# The Vault vs Stashword

The clearest difference is rating: Stashword at 4.7 against The Vault's 3.7. Stashword also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 65%). The Vault's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Vault sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Stashword sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stashword holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 135 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of The Vault's written reviews are positive against 82% of Stashword's.

The Vault ships an update every 9 days, Stashword every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Vault | Stashword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vault-security-made-easy/id436982968/reviews) | **[4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashword-digital-vault/id942371713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 135 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 66 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BestApps BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/329677410) | [FireArc Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658796782) |

## What reviewers say

### The Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vault-security-made-easy/id436982968)

Securely store passwords, documents, photos, and more with robust encryption. Keep all your confidential information safe and easily accessible on your device, without subscriptions or ads.

**Highlights:** Password management, Secure document storage, Photo and GIF storage, 256-bit AES encryption, No subscriptions, Local device storage, Automatic backups

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| theVault Import | $1.99 | one-time |
| theVault Export | $1.99 | one-time |
| theVault Secure Backup & Restore | $1.99 | one-time |
| theVault securePDF | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Folders | $4.99 | one-time |
| SecureShare | $4.99 | one-time |
| Automatic Bulleted List | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rich Text Formatting | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Vault Secure Synchronization | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Vault - Password AutoFill | $9.99 | one-time |


### Stashword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashword-digital-vault/id942371713)

Securely store passwords, documents, and credit cards with military-grade encryption. Generate strong passwords, sync across devices, and access your information easily with biometric authentication.

**Highlights:** Secure digital vault, Password generation, Cross-device synchronization, Biometric unlock (Face ID/fingerprint), Military-grade AES-256 encryption, Document scanning and storage, Password strength meter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stashword Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Stashword Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Stashword Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Stashword Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription to Stashword | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
- 🔒 Securely stores passwords and documents
- 💰 Good price for features
- ⏱️ Saves time and effort
- 💡 Useful for remembering many passwords

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty changing master password
- 🐛 Account recovery issues
- 🐛 Subscription renewal problems
- 🐛 Inability to add new information
- 🐛 Locked out of account

**Reported bugs**

- Master password change process is difficult
- Unable to recover account after password change
- Passwords displayed as empty folders after password change
- Subscription renewal not recognized
- Unable to add new information after renewal

**Requested features**

- Bring back Apple Watch app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Vault free?

The Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stashword free?

Stashword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Vault or Stashword?

Stashword is rated higher. The Vault averages 3.7 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Stashword averages 4.7 from 135 ratings.

### Do The Vault or Stashword have ads?

Neither The Vault nor Stashword shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Vault or Stashword?

The Vault ships an update every 9 days, and Stashword every 4 months. Most recently, The Vault was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stashword on November 1, 2026.

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