Comparison

PasteKey vs Passwords & Vault

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

Head to head
About

PasteKey

This utility app allows you to save frequently used texts and paste them with a single tap. It offers customizable settings for repeat pasting and easy management of unlimited text templates to boost your productivity.

Highlights
  • Save frequent texts
  • One-tap text insertion
  • Repeat pasting from templates
  • Customizable paste settings
  • Unlimited template management
Features
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PasteKey is your ultimate tool for efficiency. Save frequent texts and paste them with a single tap. Customize settings to fit your workflow and use repeat pasting from templates to save time. Whether you need to fill out forms, send repetitive messages, or manage templates, PasteKey makes it seamless and effortless. Try PasteKey today and experience a new level of productivity! - Save frequent texts for quick access - One-tap to insert text from templates - Repeat pasting from templates - Customizable settings for repeating paste - Easy management of text templates - Add unlimited templates as you like! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/wcd02/PasteKey-Privacy-Policy-e5e5fca8838049f2881450d5be716360

About

Passwords & Vault

This app provides a secure, encrypted space on your device to store sensitive information like passwords, notes, and photos. Access is protected by device-level authentication, ensuring your data remains private and offline.

Highlights
  • Encrypted data storage
  • Password, note, and photo protection
  • Device-level authentication (Face ID/passcode)
  • Offline data storage
  • Intuitive file management
Features
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YOUR PRIVATE VAULT, ON YOUR IPHONE Keep passwords, private notes, audio, documents and photos in one encrypted place. No SecureKit account or cloud synchronization is required. START FREE New users can save up to: • 30 passwords • 30 private notes • 10 audio items, combining recordings and imports • 3 documents • 50 private photos Each category has its own allowance. Recently Deleted items do not count. No purchase is required to enter the app; you can close the Premium offer and continue free. PASSWORDS, PHOTOS, DOCUMENTS, NOTES & AUDIO Organize passwords and account notes into groups. Import private photos and optionally remove originals from Photos with iOS confirmation. Scan or import multipage documents, save document numbers and expiry dates, and receive expiry reminders. Turn scanned printed text into notes. Record voice notes or import audio files. PRIVACY & SECURITY • 256-bit AES-GCM encryption • Vault key protected by the iOS Keychain • Face ID, Touch ID or device-passcode authentication • Local vault storage without cloud synchronization • Sensitive content hidden from the app switcher • Automatic locking and Shake to Lock OPTIONAL PREMIUM Monthly Premium or a one-time Lifetime purchase unlocks: • Unlimited items in all five categories • Password AutoFill in compatible apps and websites • Adding 2FA accounts by QR code or manual key • Creating password-protected encrypted backups Enable SecureKit in the iOS AutoFill settings and save the website domain with each account. AutoFill fills credentials; the app or website handles sign-in. Monthly subscriptions renew unless cancelled. If you cancel, Premium remains active through the paid period. Lifetime provides permanent Premium access with one payment and no recurring charge. The purchase screen shows your local price. Previous purchases can be restored. YOUR SAVED DATA STAYS USABLE After Premium ends, you can still view, edit and export saved items and use existing 2FA codes. New items follow your free allowance or permanent legacy rights. AutoFill, adding new 2FA accounts and creating new backups require Premium. Restoring an encrypted backup is always free. Restore missing content without overwriting existing items. Your recovery password is not stored and your vault key is not included in the backup. PERMANENT LEGACY ACCESS Recognized legacy installations keep unlimited passwords, notes, audio and documents. Adding photos and using Premium features requires Premium. Purchasing or ending a subscription does not remove legacy rights. A reinstall without saved settings follows the new-installation rules; verified purchases can be restored. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PasteKey4 screens
Passwords & Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Passwords & Vault at free against PasteKey's freemium. PasteKey's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. PasteKey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Passwords & Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Passwords & Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PasteKey has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PasteKey ships an update fortnightly, Passwords & Vault every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PasteKey versus Passwords & Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasteKeyPasswords & Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAditya Daniel IstyanaNiko Inas

Customer experience

PasteKey

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Passwords & Vault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PasteKey

Subscriptions2
  • PasteKey Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PasteKey Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • PasteKey Pro Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Passwords & Vault

Subscriptions1
  • SecureKit Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • SecureKit Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is PasteKey free?
PasteKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Passwords & Vault free?
Passwords & Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PasteKey or Passwords & Vault?
Passwords & Vault is rated higher. PasteKey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Passwords & Vault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PasteKey or Passwords & Vault have ads?
Neither PasteKey nor Passwords & Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PasteKey or Passwords & Vault?
PasteKey ships an update fortnightly, and Passwords & Vault every 2 weeks. Most recently, PasteKey was updated on November 12, 2026 and Passwords & Vault on October 31, 2026.

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