Comparison

PassDiary Password Manager vs Password Manager iPassSafe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PassDiary Password Manager

Securely store all your important account information in a private vault. This app keeps your data offline and encrypted, accessible only with your master password. It supports storing details for emails, social media, cards, and more.

Highlights
  • Securely store account information
  • Offline data storage
  • Strong encryption (256-bit AES)
  • Random password generation
  • Smart search functionality
  • Backup utility for PC/Mac
Features
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Passdiary is a password manager and password wallet that let you securely store all your accounts important information in a vault. Passdiary does not access any of your precious information and none of your data will be stored in cloud or any other server. To access all your stored accounts passwords you just required to remember one password of Passdiary. Passdiary can be used to store the information of your email accounts, shopping accounts, social accounts, credit/debit cards, device logins and a lot.

Using Passdiary first time?
Passdiary is available just for $1 with lifetime access for iOS platforms and can be accessed on mobiles, tablets and iPad. Passdiary Features:- -Passdiary App is very simple and easy to use -Smart search to Password listing page -Password details can be saved with website URL, title, username & password with description -Random password generation using alphabets, numbers, special characters -Working offline (Does not require internet connectivity) -Passwords are safely stored on the device -Application is very highly secured against vulnerabilities -Strong Encryption (256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard -Backup utility to back up your passwords on a PC/Mac which is having Java installed. -Every query related on how to use the app is provided on website. Password diary – Makes easy to keep a record of all your account password with descriptions Password vault for storage – Let you store and easily search all your passwords at a single place Secure password vault – Passdiary does not connect with internet and does not synchronize with any of your accounts. What is Backup utility? Backup Utility is developed for Passdiary users, so as to save and restore passwords whenever required. The backup utility is a Desktop software for Windows/Mac devices which transfers your passwords from your Tablet/iPhone/iPod device to your computer and vice-versa with some easy steps. How Backup utility works? In the back up process a file (.epk) is exported to Windows/Mac device from your mobile uses 256 Bit encryption security. Your backup file on PC cannot be opened by any other program. Desktop utility will never connect to Internet and all your passwords are safe with 256 Bit encryption security used to encrypt backup file. Desktop utility also works with Mountain Lion OS. The use of this facility is recommended in situations where you are resetting your device to factory settings or formatting your desktop with iTunes or re-installing the iTunes. It also works for circumstances in which your Computer iTunes is infected with Trojan, or you want to switch to another device. iTunes also provides backup features but it may not necessarily support backups in situations mentioned above Backup Utility is available as an In App purchase just for $0.99 or price equivalent to your country’s currency. Please check http://passdiary.com to see the snapshots that will give you an idea as to how you can do this and get going.

About

Password Manager iPassSafe

Securely manage all your digital credentials with advanced encryption and local storage. Offers optional cloud sync and autofill across Apple devices. Protects your data with a strict no-tracking privacy policy.

Highlights
  • AES-256 encryption with PBKDF2 key strengthening
  • Exclusive use of Apple's official frameworks
  • No user data collection or tracking
  • Local data storage with optional secure iCloud sync
  • Safari and AutoFill extension support
  • Face/Touch ID support
  • Customizable categories for storing various data types
Features
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iPassSafe – Advanced Privacy and Security in Password Management > WHY IPASSSAFE IS THE SECURE CHOICE? ○ ADVANCED ENCRYPTION: iPassSafe uses AES-256 encryption combined with PBKDF2 key strengthening to secure your data. This industry-standard encryption ensures your information is protected from unauthorized access, even if a backup is compromised, offering robust defense against any threats. ○ EXCLUSIVE USE OF APPLE’S OFFICIAL FRAMEWORKS: Unlike many competitors that integrate third-party libraries for analytics, push notifications, and other services, iPassSafe relies solely on Apple’s official frameworks. By avoiding external code, iPassSafe minimizes potential security risks and ensures that your data is handled within a highly secure and trusted environment. ○ PRIVACY POLICY: Our privacy policy is straightforward—iPassSafe does NOT collect or track ANY user data. iPassSafe stands out by NOT collecting or tracking ANY user data. Unlike most other apps, your information stays completely private and secure, with NO third-party involvement. ○ LOCAL DATA STORAGE WITH SECURE CLOUD SYNC OPTION: Unlike some popular password managers that have been compromised due to reliance on centralized private clouds, which have faced security breaches, iPassSafe avoids these risks. Your data is stored directly on your device and in your iCloud (optional), benefiting from Apple’s secure infrastructure. This approach makes such breaches impossible and ensures robust privacy and control while offering seamless sync and password autofill across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Safari. ◆ Available on both iOS and macOS! I PassSafe offers the same high level of security and convenience across all your Apple devices, with a macOS version available on the Mac App Store. > ALL YOUR DATA • 24 x Custom categories you can design as you want • 19 x Built-in categories including: ○ Logins (Web, Email, FTP...) ○ Credit Cards ○ Photos (from Gallery/Camera) ○ Bank accounts details ○ Safe/PIN numbers ○ Text notes ○ Documents (PDF, Word, Excel, PPT ...) ○ Contacts with Build-it call/send email option ○ ID cards ○ Passports ○ Driving License ○ Software License > ADVANCED FEATURES ○ Safari extension support ○ AutoFill extension support ○ Built-in search tool ○ Face/Touch ID support ○ Private Reminders ○ Air Print > NOTES: 1. Remember Your Password ! without it , you will not be able to see your data. 2. Backup is not done automatically, the user is responsible for such a backup (IDB file) using features (iCloud, Dropbox, email, FTP ...) exists in iPassSafe to avoid loss of data when device is lost, damaged or any other reason, furthermore iPassSafe is NOT providing any direct cloud service, password retrieval, or backup service for security reason (all data stored on your device only!), user need to decide where to do the backup (iCloud, user's private Dropbox account, user's diskonkey using FTP, or user's email ...), the user is also responsible for this backup safety. 3. Sync is not merging data, you have to keep all updated data on one device and use sync option upload file, then load and activate with a password on all your other devices 4. Incase you used in-app purchase to upgrade app (unlimited records + backup support), and you want to use it on your other iOS devices please goto "settings" on your new device iPassSafe free app and select "restore purchase" on new device to restore it without any additional cost. "One of the most useful apps I purchased" iPassSafe is a yearly subscription that costs $5.99 (unlimited password, backup and restore and password autofill) for individuals or family. payment will be charged to itunes account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in itunes account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. your subscription can be managed in your itunes account settings. Terms of use: https://www.msnet-solutions.com/terms.html

Screenshots

PassDiary Password Manager4 screens
Password Manager iPassSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Password Manager iPassSafe at Free against PassDiary Password Manager's $0.99. Password Manager iPassSafe also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). PassDiary Password Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Password Manager iPassSafe is free to download; PassDiary Password Manager costs $0.99 up front. PassDiary Password Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Password Manager iPassSafe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Password Manager iPassSafe holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Password Manager iPassSafe has 803 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 51% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PassDiary Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, Password Manager iPassSafe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PassDiary Password Manager versus Password Manager iPassSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassDiary Password ManagerPassword Manager iPassSafe
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (24 ratings)4.3 (803 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews51.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24803 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEpicomm Technologies LtdNetanel Software

Customer experience

PassDiary Password Manager

All ratings24 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive50.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative39.2%

Password Manager iPassSafe

All ratings803 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative45.6%

User reviews

PassDiary Password Manager

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure password storage
  • 💡 Useful password generator
  • 🚀 Simple and fast
  • 🔒 Password-protected

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes after updates
  • 🐛 Lost all passwords after update
  • 🐛 Backup utility doesn't work
  • 🐛 Can't edit passwords
  • 🐛 Incompatible with new iOS versions

Password Manager iPassSafe

From 803 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent password management
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💾 Backup and sync options
  • 🕰 Long-term user satisfaction

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • 🆘 Lack of customer support
  • 💸 Paid version required for full functionality
  • 🔄 Data loss and reset issues
  • 🔒 Concerns about data security

Bugs and requests

PassDiary Password Manager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to edit passwords
  • Passwords disappearing after updates
  • Backup utility not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with new iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to organize passwords into folders
  • Cloud sync between devices
  • Ability to view/copy passwords directly from the app
  • Improved backup and restore functionality
  • More customization options

Password Manager iPassSafe

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Passwords disappearing after updates
  • Inability to access saved data
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Sync and backup failures

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved syncing between devices
  • Password recovery options
  • Customizable categories and organization
  • Printing and exporting capabilities
  • Automatic password generation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PassDiary Password Manager

One-time1
  • Backup Utility$0.99
3 purchases

Password Manager iPassSafe

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Upgrade to full unlimited iPod-touch, iPhone & iPad Version$10.99
  • upgrade to full version$10.99

Questions

Is PassDiary Password Manager free?
PassDiary Password Manager costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Password Manager iPassSafe free?
Password Manager iPassSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PassDiary Password Manager or Password Manager iPassSafe?
Password Manager iPassSafe is rated higher. PassDiary Password Manager averages 3.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Password Manager iPassSafe averages 4.3 from 803 ratings.
Do PassDiary Password Manager or Password Manager iPassSafe have ads?
Neither PassDiary Password Manager nor Password Manager iPassSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PassDiary Password Manager or Password Manager iPassSafe?
PassDiary Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Password Manager iPassSafe fortnightly. Most recently, PassDiary Password Manager was updated on September 23, 2026 and Password Manager iPassSafe on September 24, 2026.

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