Comparison

Password Manager iPassSafe+ vs Author

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

Head to head
About

Password Manager iPassSafe+

Securely manage all your digital credentials with advanced encryption and local data storage. Generate strong passwords, autofill logins across devices, and protect sensitive information with robust privacy features. Your data remains private and under your control.

Highlights
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Local data storage
  • Secure cloud sync option
  • Password generator
  • Autofill logins
  • Face/Touch ID support
  • Multiple sync options
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! > TOP SECURITY ○ Utilizes iOS AES-256 encryption to automatically encrypt all your data with a Master Password known only to you ○ All data is stored locally on your device; cloud storage is optional and encrypted ○ Self destruct option after 10 tries ○ Logout timer when inactive ○ Lock timer when using other App ○ Delete clipboard (optional) ○ Strong Built-In Password Generator to create unique passwords ○ Stay anonymous, account creation is not needed ○ Face/Touch ID support > 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 > SYNC/BACKUP ○ 4 Sync options: iCloud, FTP, AirDrop (Files,Dropbox, iOS devices ...) ○ All data get encrypted before sync > ADVANCED FEATURES ○ Safari extension support ○ AutoFill extension support ○ Icons pulled in from any of your websites automatically ! ○ Seamlessly autofill usernames and passwords directly from the QuickType bar to apps and Safari ○ Contact import from Address Book ○ Built-in search tool ○ Dynamic sorting option ○ Multiple Databases (per users or contents) ○ Available in 17 languages ○ Air Print ○ Private Reminders > 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. Smart auto login algorithm is compatible with most web sites

About

Author

This app serves as a companion to its macOS counterpart, offering a minimalist and powerful writing experience on iOS devices. It allows users to create and manage their written content seamlessly across platforms.

Highlights
  • Minimalist writing interface
  • Powerful writing tools
  • iOS companion app
  • Syncs with macOS version
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The iOS companion to Author macOS.

Screenshots

Password Manager iPassSafe+4 screens
Author4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Password Manager iPassSafe+ at 4.4 against Author's 3.0. Password Manager iPassSafe+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and price ($12.99 vs $19.99). Author's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On review sentiment and ads 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+ costs $12.99 and Author $19.99 up front. Author sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Password Manager iPassSafe+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Password Manager iPassSafe+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Password Manager iPassSafe+ has 573 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Password Manager iPassSafe+'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Author's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager iPassSafe+ ships an update fortnightly, Author every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Password Manager iPassSafe+ versus Author: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword Manager iPassSafe+Author
Price$12.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.4 (573 ratings) — better3.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews71.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings573 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetanel SoftwareThe Augmented Text Company LTD

Customer experience

Password Manager iPassSafe+

All ratings573 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative31.0%

Author

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative21.9%

User reviews

Password Manager iPassSafe+

From 573 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 🔒 Secure
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable
  • 👍 Reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy
  • 🐛 Crashes
  • 🐛 Loses data
  • 🐛 Syncing issues
  • 🐛 Unstable after updates

Author

From 5 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Clean, minimalist interface design
  • 💡 Innovative concept mapping and mind mapping features
  • 📚 Excellent citation and reference management
  • ⌨️ Useful keyboard shortcuts and productivity features
  • 🎯 Powerful outlining and document folding capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss issues
  • 📱 iOS/iPad app severely broken and non-functional
  • 🔄 Syncing problems between devices
  • 🎨 Limited formatting and customization options
  • 📊 Poor image handling capabilities

Bugs and requests

Password Manager iPassSafe+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Deletes all passwords after updates
  • Passwords disappearing
  • App crashing on launch
  • Inability to access or edit passwords
  • Syncing not working as expected

Requested features

7 requests
  • Improved syncing between devices
  • Better backup and restore options
  • Search function
  • Ability to rearrange categories
  • More customization options
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  • Automatic password generation
  • Fingerprint/Face ID support

Author

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes frequently, causing data loss
  • iOS app shows blank screen and won't open documents
  • iPad app completely non-functional
  • Text disappears or becomes greyed out during iCloud saves
  • Vision OS app lacks cursor for text input
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  • Ask AI feature shows infinite loading spinner
  • Unexpected Russian pricing text displayed to US users
  • App doesn't launch or open on some systems
  • Files not detected in Downloads folder
  • Cannot open documents created in desktop version on iOS
  • Automatic file conversion to Liquid format breaks iOS compatibility
  • Text rendering issues (white text on white background)
  • Table function broken - cannot write in cells
  • App lags and deletes lines when typing quickly
  • Highlight feature not working
  • Citations not resolving automatically
  • Markdown export only exports preamble
  • Copy-paste functionality issues
  • French localization not working despite being advertised
  • App not compatible with iOS 18 and latest macOS versions

Requested features

20 requests
  • iPad and iOS app that actually works
  • Typewriter scrolling mode
  • Variable screen width for large displays
  • Complete LaTeX export with full file support
  • Markdown support
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  • Better image handling and integration
  • Find and replace functionality
  • Dark mode for older macOS versions
  • Inline predictive text support
  • Nested list creation and editing
  • Paragraph indentation options
  • Photo support on macOS version
  • Keyboard shortcut reference guide
  • Table editing improvements
  • Integration with reference management software (Zotero, EndNote)
  • Local AI endpoints or BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) for privacy
  • Better onboarding and UI guidance for new users
  • Typeface options (Courier, American Typewriter, serif fonts)
  • Line spacing options (1.5, double spacing)
  • Color themes and dark mode options

In-app purchases

None

Password Manager iPassSafe+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Author

One-time2
  • Export & AIFree
  • Eng$1.99

Questions

Is Password Manager iPassSafe+ free?
Password Manager iPassSafe+ costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Author free?
Author costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Password Manager iPassSafe+ or Author?
Password Manager iPassSafe+ is rated higher. Password Manager iPassSafe+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 573 ratings, while Author averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Password Manager iPassSafe+ or Author have ads?
Neither Password Manager iPassSafe+ nor Author shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager iPassSafe+ or Author?
Password Manager iPassSafe+ ships an update fortnightly, and Author every 2 months. Most recently, Password Manager iPassSafe+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Author on October 10, 2026.

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