Comparison

SafeVault Pro vs Sherlocked

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

Head to head
About

SafeVault Pro

Securely store your sensitive information with advanced encryption. Organize your data with custom headings and protect it with a password. Encrypted data can be emailed for backup and imported later.

Highlights
  • Password protection
  • AES 256-bit encryption
  • Custom data headings
  • Encrypted data backup
  • Data import functionality
Features
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SafeVault saves your secret data on your iPhone. Only you will be able to access the data you stored with this application. The only way to read your secret information is to enter your password. No on can read your data with unless they have your password.
 
The data is encrypted with military level Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256 bit which is an encryption standard adopted by the U.S. government. It is almost impossible to crack this level of encryption. AES is the first publicly accessible and open cipher approved by the NSA for top secret information.
 
It is very easy to enter your secret data with the application. You can create headings for your data and then simply enter the data. Then you can access your secret data by entering your password next time you open the application. 
 
You can email the encrypted data so that it can be saved for safe keeping and then this file can be imported back to the SafeVault application again later.

About

Sherlocked

Securely store and manage passwords, passkeys, credit cards, and documents across your Apple devices. Log in to apps and websites with a single tap using Face ID or Touch ID. Offers a free tier with limited items and a one-time purchase or subscription for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Password and passkey management
  • Secure document storage
  • Automatic form filling
  • Face ID/Touch ID unlock
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
  • Built-in authenticator
Features
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A private, secure vault for passwords, passkeys, AND MORE — built exclusively for the Apple ecosystem. Sherlocked remembers all your passwords and passkeys and logs you in to websites and apps with a single tap — across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. SIMPLE. SECURE. PRIVATE. Simple A clean, thoughtfully designed Apple-native interface that feels right at home on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Secure Your vault is protected with strong, industry-standard AES-256 encryption and secured by a master password only you know. Private Your data lives in your own private iCloud database. It’s never sent to our servers. LOGIN WITH A TAP • Create strong, unique passwords for every website and app • Store, manage, and sign in seamlessly with modern Passkeys • Automatically fill passwords in apps and websites • Use Face ID or Touch ID to unlock instantly STORE MORE THAN JUST PASSWORDS • Passwords, credit cards, notes, codes, and more • Scan and securely store documents • Organize everything with tags and custom fields • Share selected items securely using QR codes AVAILABLE ON ALL YOUR APPLE DEVICES Your vault syncs automatically across iPhone, iPad, and Mac using iCloud. Always up to date. Always with you. SECURITY, BY DESIGN Your data is encrypted before it’s stored and can only be decrypted with your master password. We don’t have access to your information. • Built-in authenticator for two-factor authentication (2FA) • Quick lock/unlock with Face ID or Touch ID FLEXIBLE PRICING FREE FOREVER Store up to 10 items — no time limit. ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock unlimited items for life with a single payment. No more subscriptions. SUBSCRIPTION OPTION Choose an auto-renewable subscription if you prefer. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. • Privacy policy: https://sherlockedapp.com/privacy.html • Terms of use: https://sherlockedapp.com/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

SafeVault Pro4 screens
Sherlocked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sherlocked at 86% against SafeVault Pro's 33%. Sherlocked also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.5). SafeVault Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ratings volume 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

Sherlocked is free to download; SafeVault Pro costs $0.99 up front. Sherlocked sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. SafeVault Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sherlocked holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of SafeVault Pro's written reviews are positive against 86% of Sherlocked's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafeVault Pro ships an update every 47 months, Sherlocked every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SafeVault Pro versus Sherlocked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeVault ProSherlocked
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZestechStashword Inc.

Customer experience

SafeVault Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Sherlocked

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SafeVault Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sherlocked

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Items$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is SafeVault Pro free?
SafeVault Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sherlocked free?
Sherlocked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SafeVault Pro or Sherlocked?
Sherlocked is rated higher. SafeVault Pro averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sherlocked averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SafeVault Pro or Sherlocked have ads?
Neither SafeVault Pro nor Sherlocked shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SafeVault Pro or Sherlocked?
SafeVault Pro ships an update every 47 months, and Sherlocked every 2 months. Most recently, SafeVault Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sherlocked on November 3, 2026.

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