Passwords41 vs Zero Password
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
Zero Password
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Why is Zero Password Manager more trustworthy? - We have been developing many verifiable security technologies instead of "Please trust the developers". - We have consistently improved the security instead of always saying, "The UI has been updated again". 【Solid security model】 - True offline keeps your data isolated from the Internet. Your passwords are only stored on your phone and can never be uploaded to the cloud secretly. - Security chip encrypts your data on your device. Mobile wallets use the same chip to protect your card information, so if you trust the mobile wallet, you can trust Zero. - Neither require sign-up nor collect personal information. We don't have any information on you and don't know who you are, let alone bother you with ad tracking. - Biometric authentication to safely unlock the app. Or you can set a master password for an extra layer of protection. Of course, we also use other standard encryption technologies like AES-256 and PBKDF2. 【Feature-rich and easy to use】 - Account security templates Hundreds of account templates, including Apple ID, Capital One, Binance, Epic, etc., can hold all sorts of security information you can think of, such as passwords, recovery keys, and security q&a. Some templates also have security tips. - Save payment cards As long as you enter the card number, Zero password manager can automatically identify the card issuer, card organization, etc. It's easier than ever to store payment card information. - Autofill passwords Fill in your username and password on mobile apps or websites with only two taps. Zero password manager will also automatically check the security of the app or website you are filling in. - OTP authenticator Zero password manager integrates OTP (one-time password) authenticator to facilitate 2FA. You can keep passwords and OTPs in just one record. - Desktop browser extension With the extension, you can scan QR codes with the app to safely fill passwords into desktop browsers (Safari, Chrome, Edge, and Firefox). - Password generator Besides the most basic options like numbers, letters, and length, you can also choose to include certain special symbols, emojis, etc., in your passwords. It works for websites with complex password rules. - Find back master password Forgot your master password? Don't worry. You can ask your friends to help find it back; they can't peek at any data. More great features like password meter, password timeline, password change reminder, etc. are all available in Zero password manager.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Passwords41 at 11.0 against Zero Password's 16.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Passwords41 ships an update every 26 months, Zero Password every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Passwords41 | Zero Password |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 15 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Demetrious Tringas | Li Wei |
In-app purchases
Passwords41
No in-app purchases
Zero Password
No in-app purchases
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