Comparison

Guarded Key vs ReadySignOn

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

Head to head
About

Guarded Key

Securely store all your online identities, financial details, and product codes with robust 4096-bit encryption. Synchronize data across devices using iCloud or manage it locally for complete control. Generate strong passwords and receive reminders for expiring items.

Highlights
  • 4096-bit encryption
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Password generation
  • Secure storage for cards and contacts
  • Automatic sign-in
  • Portable license
Features
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Guarded Key is the most secure password manager which uses encrypted database to store all your online identities, bank accounts, credit/debit cards, contact information, product codes (software activation keys, serial numbers, registration codes). Optional iCloud - Synchronize iPhone/iPod/iPad and Mac OS X devices. FREE VERSION: Never expires, no ads, up to 32 records in the database (8 passwords + 8 cash items + 8 contacts + 8 products) FULL VERSION: Never expires, no ads, unlimited records in the database Demo database: load it and see Guarded Key in action! DATA MANAGEMENT Encrypted database is stored on your device. Use cloud service to enable database mirroring and synchronize data on all your devices from the cloud. The database uses very strong encryption, so database in the cloud and upload/download is absolutely safe. Local database on the device is the primary data source for the app. If the cloud service (or the internet) is not accessible for any reason, the app works with local database and you have your data under total control (unlike online password managers). Transition between offline and online is made seamlessly without any user interaction. You can always backup/restore data through iTunes on your desktop computer. DATA SECURITY Each record in the database is encrypted with 4096-bit key and 8 layers of encryption consisting of different encryption standards (AES, Triple DES, Blowfish, Twofish). Encrypted database can only be accessed after providing username and password (this is the only password you have to remember). Database is protected so well, that breaking 10 character password would take on a personal computer 8 billion years. FEATURES: * One master password - use one password forever * iCloud - enable cloud service to synchronize data between iOS and Mac OS. * Portable license - copy your database to USB flash drive and use with desktop/laptop version of the app * Passwords - manage all your online accounts and passwords, sign into your favorite web sites with one-tap, or copy user name and password into pasteboard * Automatic (cryptographic) password - let Guarded Key generate strong passwords * Custom password - enter password manually or generate random password with one tap * Cryptographic Security Token - dynamic security token based on Certificate/RSA Signature * Cash - manage bank accounts and credit/debit cards * Contacts (address book) - names, birth dates, addresses, phone numbers, emails, social networks, Skype id * Products - product codes, serial numbers, software activation keys * Animated gauges - visual check of password strength and expiration dates * Reminders - birthdays and items about to expire * Strong encryption - 4096-bit key and 8 layers of encryption * Platform independent - use operating system of your choice * Browser independence - use with any web browser of your choice * Automatic sign in - the app starts web browser, navigates to web page and enters username and password * Shredder - database record is decrypted only when used and shredded (overwritten with zeros) when no longer needed * Computer and Mobile Device management - enhance safety by authorizing specific computers and mobile devices for Guarded Key sign-in * User management - add users with their own passwords for access to shared online accounts (great for managing online accounts of your children, companies can manage their online resources and social networks in case of changes in staff) * Interactivity - open links in web browser, tap on email address to compose email message, dial phone numbers using your wireless carrier or Skype * Import contacts - import contacts from your device Guarded Key (Strong password to the Internet)

About

ReadySignOn

This app streamlines online logins by replacing passwords with secure digital signatures. It offers robust encryption, autofill capabilities, and customizable security settings for a faster and safer digital experience.

Highlights
  • Passwordless login with digital signatures
  • AES256 encrypted secure vault
  • Autofill support for browsers and apps
  • KeePass desktop integration
  • User consent for data extraction
  • Time and location-based auto-locks
  • Customizable security levels
Features
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ReadySignOn allows users to sign in to websites or applications without the clunky passwords! It transforms the cumbersome user registration and login steps into snappy and delightful online experiences. By reducing user inputs to a bare minimum it affords unmatched security and privacy protection to consumers and average end users. The app's innovative use of cryptographic identifiers effectively thwarts all common hacking attempts. It replaces the traditional usernames and passwords with digital signatures which are drastically more secure in addition to being privacy conscient. = Highlights = -A secure vault that is ALWAYS holistically encrypted using AES256. This means ALL metadata including tags, icons, images and record management info are also encrypted in the same way as your sensitive records to ensure no leakage of information of any kind. -Supports password AutoFill in both browsers and apps. -Compatible with the award winning open-source KeePass desktop password manager (via our free open-source plug-in). -Use ReadyTicket to expedite and approve login requests submitted from any online devices. -Always demands explicit user consent before any information can be extracted from this app. There is no automatic data sync or stealth backup to the cloud without explicit acknowledgement from the user. The vault is fully functional even without a network connectivity. Internet access is only needed for approving remote authentication requests. -Takes full advantage of the security measures offered by the platform such as the keychain, hardware backed data protection and sensors for device ownership verification. -Supports time and location based auto locks of the vault. -Offers a specifically designed full-screen keyboard for easy and secure entering of long passphrases. -Various security levels and mode settings for users who need to balance between productivity and security. -The app comes with templates for 70+ popular websites and 1,000 more through downloadable packages. It also allows users to create and share new templates without limit. -The app was built and tested with a robust data engine that is capable of handling thousands of record with highly reliable performance and data integrity. -The reserved vault feature affords information workers a unique level of security from plausible deniability. -The UI of the app has been natively optimized for both iPhone and iPads with split-view support. -The app provides filters, indexers and deep search capabilities that are especially valuable to enterprise users who often have the need to quickly locate records within a very large set. -Automatically generates passwords of a given length and composition complexity. -Custom password inspector with absolute clarity to help users avoid account lockouts caused by misreadings. -A companion watchOS app further simplifies the login experience to a single tap on the wrist. -URL based inter-app communication scheme for seamless local app login authentication. -Supports readyPay express checkout and expediated secure mobile payment from any connected device. = Security Highlights = -Holistic encryption of vaults and all metadata using AES256. (layer-1) -Direct bitwise on sensitive fields with high entropy keys. (layer-2) -Exported records are encrypted using AES with 1,000, 000 PBKDF2 key derivation count to guard against aggressive and potent offline attacks. -Transparent disk encryption and instantaneous remote wipe for at-rest data protection. (layer-3) -Biometric authentication for device ownership verification. (layer-4) -Custom full-screen keyboard for entering long brain passphrases securely and efficiently. -Static user cryptographic identifiers based on RSA2048. -Dynamic user identifiers and RP session authentication based on ECC384 and ECDSA.

Screenshots

Guarded Key4 screens
ReadySignOn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Guarded Key at Free against ReadySignOn's $5.99. ReadySignOn's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, 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

Guarded Key is free to download; ReadySignOn costs $5.99 up front. Guarded Key sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ReadySignOn sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Guarded Key against 5.0 for ReadySignOn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guarded Key ships an update every 2 months, ReadySignOn every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Guarded Key versus ReadySignOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuarded KeyReadySignOn
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert JanikReadySignOn.com

Customer experience

Guarded Key

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ReadySignOn

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Guarded Key

One-time1
  • Full version$19.99
9 purchases

ReadySignOn

One-time9
  • English website templates (0-A)$0.99
  • English website templates (B-C)$0.99
  • English website templates (D-F)$0.99
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  • English website templates (G-I)$0.99
  • English website templates (J-M)$0.99
  • English website templates (N-R)$0.99
  • English website templates (S-T)$0.99
  • English website templates (U-Z)$0.99
  • English website templates$5.99

Questions

Is Guarded Key free?
Guarded Key is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadySignOn free?
ReadySignOn costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Guarded Key or ReadySignOn?
Guarded Key and ReadySignOn are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Guarded Key or ReadySignOn have ads?
Neither Guarded Key nor ReadySignOn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guarded Key or ReadySignOn?
Guarded Key ships an update every 2 months, and ReadySignOn every 2 weeks. Most recently, Guarded Key was updated on September 17, 2026 and ReadySignOn on June 11, 2026.

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