Comparison

PIN VAULT vs LookOnce

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

LookOnce

This utility app helps you quickly confirm tasks in various daily situations without complex tracking. Data is stored locally for enhanced privacy. Create custom check scenes for different routines and easily manage, share, or export your completed confirmations.

Highlights
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Customizable check scenes
  • Focused, simple check process
  • Scene management with favorites
  • Swipe-left deletion for scenes
  • Sharing and export of results
Features
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LookOnce is a quick check tool for different moments in daily life.Your data is stored locally, giving you more peace of mind about privacy. It is not a to-do list, and it is not a complicated tracking app. It is designed for moments when you simply want to confirm something once before moving on — leaving home, traveling, commuting, starting work, preparing for sleep, running errands, or any small routine that you do not want to keep worrying about. You can create separate check scenes for different situations. Open the scene you need, go through the items, and finish the check in a simple, focused way. LookOnce 1.2 improves scene management with favorites and swipe-left deletion. It also adds sharing and export for completed check results, making it easier to save or use your confirmation record when needed. Check once, then let it go.

Screenshots

PIN VAULT4 screens
LookOnce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LookOnce at 5.0 against PIN VAULT's 4.2. LookOnce also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). PIN VAULT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. LookOnce sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PIN VAULT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LookOnce 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIN VAULT ships an update every 2 months, LookOnce every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PIN VAULT versus LookOnce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIN VAULTLookOnce
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNIK楷文 罗

Customer experience

PIN VAULT

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

LookOnce

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PIN VAULT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LookOnce

One-time1
  • LookOnce Pro$4.99

Questions

Is PIN VAULT free?
PIN VAULT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LookOnce free?
LookOnce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PIN VAULT or LookOnce?
LookOnce is rated higher. PIN VAULT averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while LookOnce averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PIN VAULT or LookOnce have ads?
Neither PIN VAULT nor LookOnce shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PIN VAULT or LookOnce?
PIN VAULT ships an update every 2 months, and LookOnce every 9 days. Most recently, PIN VAULT was updated on October 23, 2026 and LookOnce on October 24, 2026.

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