Passwords41 vs Ciphro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Passwords41
Securely manage your passwords with this user-friendly application. It utilizes government-approved encryption to protect your login credentials, offering fast access and local storage with no set limit. Your data is automatically cleared when your device sleeps or locks.
- AES encryption
- Fast startup and access
- Local password storage
- Auto-locking
- Backup and restore
- Simple user interface
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Passwords41, a password manager that is simple on the outside and strong on the inside. This is the most secure password manager of release date. Passwords41 was designed to be simple to use with barley a learning curve, if any. With an extremely fast startup time, one tap is all that's needed to view a password entry. Passwords41 was designed to be strong inside. Using the standardized encryption algorithm, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), your user ID's and passwords are extremely secure. AES has been adopted by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in 2001 and is now being used worldwide by other government's, corporations, and individuals. FEATURES: U.S. Government approved encryption standard for classified information up to and including, Top Secret (Highest Level). National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) established Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Federal government standard on May 26, 2002 Simple and fast user interface Password accounts are stored locally with no set limit (limited by amount of storage available) User ID's & Passwords are decrypted on the fly and cleared at sleep and/or locking of phone Sort accounts alphabitically or order them to your liking Auto locking with option to manually lock app Backup & restore data via iTunes File Share
Ciphro
Securely store and access your passwords across all your devices with advanced encryption. This user-friendly manager consolidates your sensitive data in one safe place, ensuring protection and convenience.
- Cross-device synchronization
- Top-tier encryption
- User-friendly interface
- Safe password storage
- Seamless access
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Manage your passwords securely and conveniently with a password manager that allows safe storage and access across multiple devices. Ensure your sensitive data remains protected with advanced encryption, making it accessible whenever you need it, without compromising security. Features: Cross-Device Access: Effortlessly synchronize your passwords across phones, tablets, and computers for seamless access on any device. Top-Tier Encryption: Your security is our top priority. All sensitive data is encrypted before saving, providing robust protection and peace of mind. Easy to Use: Enjoy a user-friendly interface that simplifies managing your passwords. Save, retrieve, and manage your information effortlessly. Safe Storage: Consolidate all your passwords in one secure location. Eliminate the risks associated with losing them or writing them down, ensuring your information is always safe and sound.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ciphro at every 5 days against Passwords41's every 26 months. Passwords41's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Passwords41 against 5.0 for Ciphro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Passwords41 ships an update every 26 months, Ciphro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Passwords41 | Ciphro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Demetrious Tringas | ENTROPIC CODE, LLC |
Customer experience
Passwords41
Ciphro
In-app purchases
Passwords41
No in-app purchases
Ciphro
No in-app purchases







