Comparison

Guarded Key vs password123

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 (Face ID is optional and can be enabled for convenience) * 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/mobile devices for Guarded Key sign-in * Import contacts from your device SUBSCRIPTIONS: • You can subscribe to access all premium features. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Guarded Key (Strong password to the Internet) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

password123

Features
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Retire from being your family’s 24/7 IT support. If you’re the designated helpdesk for parents or friends who struggle with tech, password123 is built for you. Stop the endless "What’s my Netflix password?" texts with a password manager designed for simplicity. Password Management via Chat: Skip confusing menus and browser extensions. Users simply type or speak naturally: "What is my Amazon login?" or "Save my Facebook password." Built-in AI Assistant: Our patient AI guides non-tech-savvy users through password resets and account recovery so they don't have to call you. Bank-Grade Security: Features zero-knowledge on-device encryption, Face ID/Touch ID access, and end-to-end encrypted cloud backups. Proactive Security Audits: Gently flags weak or reused passwords and helps update them step-by-step. Give your family their digital independence back, and get your time back. Download password123 today.

Screenshots

Guarded Key4 screens
password1233 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: password123 at 15.1 against Guarded Key's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Guarded Key sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and password123 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guarded Key ships an update every 2 months, password123 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Guarded Key versus password123: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuarded Keypassword123
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert JanikRelevant Labs

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Guarded Key

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription (1 Month)$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription (1 year)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full version$19.99
2 purchases

password123

Subscriptions2
  • password123 Unlimited Weekly$1.997 Days
  • password123 Unlimited Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Guarded Key free?
Guarded Key is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is password123 free?
password123 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guarded Key or password123 have ads?
Neither Guarded Key nor password123 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guarded Key or password123?
Guarded Key ships an update every 2 months, and password123 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Guarded Key was updated on November 1, 2026 and password123 on October 30, 2026.

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