# Password Control vs Password Manager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Password Control at none against Password Manager's 7. Password Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Password Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (752 vs 146). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Password Manager sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Password Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Password Control holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Password Manager has 752 ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Password Control's written reviews are positive against 78% of Password Manager's.

Password Control ships an update every 8 months, Password Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Password Control | Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-control/id546347569/reviews)** | [4.6 (752 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-secure/id934286423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 146 | **752** |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 77.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Adryco Estudio SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/530094263) | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) |

## What reviewers say

### Password Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-control/id546347569)

Securely store and manage all your iPhone passwords with ease. This app offers password-protected access and utilizes the operating system's Keychain for maximum security. Organize passwords by groups and create secure, individual backups to prevent data loss.

**Highlights:** Password protected access, Secure Keychain storage, Organize passwords by groups, Easy, secure backup copies, Passwords hidden onscreen

**In-app purchases:** none


### Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-secure/id934286423)

Securely store login credentials, photos, videos, and notes with robust encryption. Features include automatic form filling, a password generator, and a private media vault. Protect your digital life with advanced privacy options.

**Highlights:** Secure password storage, Automatic form filling, Password generator, Private photo and video vault, Built-in secure browser, AES 256-bit encryption

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP Plus | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Plus | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🚀 Efficient app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔑 Password reset/recovery problems
- 🤔 Unclear pricing and feature differences

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 13 update
- Fingerprint/Face ID not working
- Inability to access stored data

**Requested features**

- Password reset/recovery option
- Improved support and communication
- Clearer pricing and feature information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Password Control free?

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

### Is Password Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Password Control or Password Manager?

Password Control is rated higher. Password Control averages 4.9 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Password Manager averages 4.6 from 752 ratings.

### Do Password Control or Password Manager have ads?

Password Manager shows ads; Password Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Password Control or Password Manager?

Password Control ships an update every 8 months, and Password Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Password Control was updated on September 23, 2026 and Password Manager on August 22, 2026.

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