Comparison

PIN VAULT vs Dark Mode Plus

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

Head to head
About

PIN VAULT

Securely store and manage all your passwords, account details, and private notes locally on your device. This app offers a password generator, quick copy features, and a simple interface for easy organization and access.

Highlights
  • Securely store passwords and private details
  • Local device storage, no cloud sync
  • Password generator for strong new passwords
  • Quickly copy passwords and details
  • Search saved items by title or detail
  • Encrypted backup and restore
Features
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PIN VAULT helps you store and manage passwords, account details, security codes, banking information, and other private notes safely on your own device. Your saved information stays on your device. PIN VAULT does not require an online account or cloud sync, so your passwords are not stored on an external server. With PIN VAULT, you can create unique passwords for different services and keep them organized in a simple, secure, and easy-to-use vault. Key Features - Store passwords and private details securely - Passwords are saved locally on your device - Password generator for creating strong new passwords - Show or hide passwords while editing - Quickly copy passwords and detail information - Search your saved items by title or detail - Case-insensitive alphabetical sorting - Security Slider for additional protection when viewing passwords - Automatic serial numbers for saved items - Easy backup and restore with passcode-protected encrypted backup files - Simple interface for adding, editing, and deleting items PIN VAULT is designed for people who want a straightforward password vault without unnecessary complexity. Keep your important passwords organized, protected, and always available on your iPhone.

About

Dark Mode Plus

Enhance your browsing with a customizable dark mode experience for Safari. Effortlessly switch between light and dark themes, set per-site preferences, and sync your settings across all your Apple devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Customizable dark mode
  • Per-site appearance settings
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Intuitive interface
  • Global theme management
Features
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Dark Mode Plus for Safari brings a smarter dark mode experience to your browsing. Easily switch between light, dark, and per-site appearance preferences with a clean, intuitive interface designed for Safari on iPhone and Mac. With iCloud sync, your settings stay up to date across all your devices. Turn on dark mode for one site on your iPhone and see the same preference on your Mac, automatically. Create site-specific rules, manage your global theme, and keep everything in sync without having to reconfigure each device separately. Whether you want a darker browsing experience at night or a consistent look across all your devices, Dark Mode Plus for Safari gives you simple control with seamless synchronization.

Screenshots

PIN VAULT4 screens
Dark Mode Plus2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PIN VAULT at Free against Dark Mode Plus's $0.99. PIN VAULT also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Dark Mode Plus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

PIN VAULT is free to download; Dark Mode Plus costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dark Mode Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIN VAULT has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of PIN VAULT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dark Mode Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIN VAULT ships an update every 2 months, Dark Mode Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PIN VAULT versus Dark Mode Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIN VAULTDark Mode Plus
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (11 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNIKLuan Cu Xuan

Customer experience

PIN VAULT

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

Dark Mode Plus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PIN VAULT

No in-app purchases

None

Dark Mode Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PIN VAULT free?
PIN VAULT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dark Mode Plus free?
Dark Mode Plus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PIN VAULT or Dark Mode Plus?
Dark Mode Plus is rated higher. PIN VAULT averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Dark Mode Plus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PIN VAULT or Dark Mode Plus have ads?
Neither PIN VAULT nor Dark Mode Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PIN VAULT or Dark Mode Plus?
PIN VAULT ships an update every 2 months, and Dark Mode Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, PIN VAULT was updated on September 9, 2026 and Dark Mode Plus on September 16, 2026.

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