Comparison

Passmaster vs Rimote

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

Head to head
About

Passmaster

Securely store and manage all your login credentials in the cloud. Generate strong passwords, access your accounts with a single tap, and enjoy offline access to your encrypted data. Your information is protected with host-proof encryption and optional multi-factor authentication.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based secure storage
  • Single-tap copy/paste
  • TouchID/FaceID unlock
  • Secure password generator
  • Host-proof encryption
  • Automatic backups
  • Offline access
  • Multi-factor authentication
Features
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Passmaster is a simple tool for storing usernames and passwords securely in the cloud. All of your account details are encrypted with a single master password making it easy to use different passwords for each site you visit. This app provides single-tap copy to clipboard of usernames/passwords and unlocking via TouchID/FaceID. Check out the rest of the features. WORKS EVERYWHERE Passmaster works on any modern browser on all operating systems. No browser extensions or special software is required. Just browse to https://passmaster.io or use one of the free mobile apps. SECURE PASSWORD GENERATOR Use the built-in generator to create cryptographically secure random passwords for all your accounts. If any one of your passwords is compromised you can easily generate a new one while the rest of your accounts remain safe. The length and character set is configurable to match each site's requirements. STORE EVERYTHING Passmaster is designed to store usernames and passwords for all the websites you use but can store other related information as well. There's space for account numbers, security questions, website URLs, or anything else you else you might need. HOST-PROOF ENCRYPTION Your account details are for your eyes only so everything is encrypted with javascript directly on your computer or mobile device before being saved to the cloud. Only you know the master password so no one, not even the server admins, can see anything about your account details. AUTOMATIC BACKUPS Enable automatic backups to receive an email with your encrypted account details each time you make a change. This is a great way to ensure you always have a backup of your data. You can also download a backup file to your computer at any time from your account settings. OFFLINE ACCESS Passmaster uses service workers and local storage to make your account details accessible even while you are offline. Your data is automatically synced each time you use Passmaster ensuring it is available whenever you need it. PORTABLE AND DURABLE Passmaster isn't going anywhere but in the event of an extended outage you will always be able to access your accounts details from a backup. Each Passmaster backup contains an "Account Viewer" HTML file which contains everything needed to view your account data. Just open the account viewer and use it to decrypt the backup. MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION Increase the security of your account by enabling multi-factor authentication. Accessing your accounts from a new device will require a randomly generated password in addition to your master password. OPEN SOURCE Passmaster server and the mobile apps are open source and all the code is available at https://github.com/ryanjohns/passmaster. Because everything is public, you can be certain that there is no tainted or malicious code. If you want to make an improvement, please feel free. Contributions are always welcome!

About

Rimote

Transform your iPhone into a sleek remote for your Mac. Effortlessly sleep, lock, adjust volume, control media playback, and navigate presentations. Connects directly over Wi-Fi for ultimate privacy and simplicity.

Highlights
  • Sleep and lock Mac screen
  • Volume and media control
  • Presentation navigation
  • Screen brightness adjustment
  • Direct Wi-Fi connection
  • No account or cloud needed
Features
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Rimote turns your iPhone into a beautifully simple remote for your Mac. Sleep it, lock it, control volume and playback, and click through slides, all from across the room. No cloud. No account. No setup headache. Rimote talks to your Mac directly over your own Wi-Fi network, so your commands never leave home. CONTROL YOUR MAC • Sleep or lock the screen with one tap • Volume up, down, and mute • Play / pause, next, and previous track • Screen brightness up and down • Arrow keys and select: perfect for Presentations • Enter / Return: approve AI agent workflows without walking back to your desk • Restart or shut down (with confirmation) DESIGNED TO DISAPPEAR A pure-black, single-screen remote with big, tactile controls. No clutter, no menus to learn. Open it and it just works. PAIR IN UNDER A MINUTE 1. Install the free Rimote companion app on your Mac (rimote.app/download). 2. Open Rimote on your iPhone and pick your Mac. 3. Enter the 4-digit code shown on your Mac. Done. Pair as many Macs as you like and switch between them in a tap. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Rimote works entirely on your local Wi-Fi network. There are no accounts, no servers, no analytics, and nothing is ever sent to the internet. Each connection is secured with a unique key that only your paired devices know. REQUIREMENTS • A Mac running macOS 13 or later, with the free Rimote companion app installed. • Both devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Note: Some workplace and campus networks block device-to-device connections. If your Mac doesn't appear, you can connect by typing its IP address, or use a personal hotspot.

Screenshots

Passmaster4 screens
Rimote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rimote at every 3 days against Passmaster's every 12 months. Passmaster's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Passmaster against 5.0 for Rimote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Passmaster has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Passmaster ships an update every 12 months, Rimote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Passmaster versus Rimote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassmasterRimote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan JohnsFarhaj Shahid

Customer experience

Passmaster

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rimote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Passmaster

No in-app purchases

None

Rimote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Passmaster free?
Passmaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rimote free?
Rimote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Passmaster or Rimote?
Passmaster and Rimote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Passmaster or Rimote have ads?
Neither Passmaster nor Rimote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Passmaster or Rimote?
Passmaster ships an update every 12 months, and Rimote every 3 days. Most recently, Passmaster was updated on September 27, 2026 and Rimote on September 24, 2026.

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