# Norton Password Manager vs TotalAV

Norton Password Manager and TotalAV both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Norton Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 24% of TotalAV's. Norton Password Manager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). TotalAV's advantage is chart position (#81 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TotalAV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Norton Password Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Norton Password Manager against 4.6 for TotalAV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41K and 72K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Norton Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 24% of TotalAV's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Norton Password Manager | TotalAV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norton-password-manager/id504750161/reviews) | **[4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalav/id1130411958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41K | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 24.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 261 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gen Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/355033599) | [Total Security Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125352474) |

## What reviewers say

### Norton Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norton-password-manager/id504750161)

This app securely stores and manages your passwords across multiple devices. It offers features like one-tap autofill, encrypted storage with zero-knowledge encryption, and password strength assessment to enhance your online security.

**Highlights:** One-tap password autofill, Zero-knowledge encryption, Cross-device syncing, Biometric unlock (Touch ID/Face ID), Password strength assessment, Generate strong passwords

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Safe and secure
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Convenient password management
- 💡 Helpful password generator
- 👍 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Unreliable sync between devices
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 👎 Intrusive notifications and popups
- 👎 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly deleting saved passwords
- Inability to reset vault password
- Inconsistent password autofill behavior
- Compatibility issues with certain browsers and devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create password folders or groups
- Option to use longer vault passcodes for increased security
- Seamless integration with other password managers
- Backup and export functionality for passwords
- Biometric authentication support on all platforms


### TotalAV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalav/id1130411958)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Enhance your mobile security with features like dangerous website blocking, VPN protection for public Wi-Fi, and spam text filtering. It also offers tools to clean up your device by removing duplicate photos and contacts, and alerts you to potential data breaches.

**Highlights:** Smart Scan for security updates, Data Breach Check, Photos & Video Cleanup, Duplicate Contact Finder, WebShield (Premium), VPN for Public Wi-Fi (Premium)

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TotalAV VPN | $4.99 | per month |
| Total AV | $7.99 | per month |
| Total AV Monthly 2 | $7.99 | per month |
| TotalAV Monthly 4 | $7.99 | per month |
| TotalAV Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| TotalAV WebShield Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| TotalAV Monthly 2025 | $10.99 | per month |
| TotalAV Annual 2025 | $47.90 | per year |
| TotalAV 1 Year Subscription | $53.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient photo cleaning
- 💡 Useful security features
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Protects against phishing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections of VPN
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Deceptive pricing and hidden costs
- 🔒 Ineffective security
- 👎 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Freezes and crashes phone
- Interferes with device connectivity

**Requested features**

- Automatic malware scanning
- Improved VPN reliability
- Transparent pricing and subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Norton Password Manager free?

Norton Password Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TotalAV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Norton Password Manager or TotalAV?

TotalAV is rated higher. Norton Password Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while TotalAV averages 4.6 from 72K ratings.

### Do Norton Password Manager or TotalAV have ads?

Neither Norton Password Manager nor TotalAV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Norton Password Manager or TotalAV?

Norton Password Manager ships an update every 6 weeks, and TotalAV every 6 weeks. Most recently, Norton Password Manager was updated on September 24, 2026 and TotalAV on September 24, 2026.

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