Comparison

ChipMate vs Phrase Manager

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

Head to head
About

ChipMate

Features
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Chip Mate APP is a user-friendly application tailored for upgrading the MS-02 device.With Bluetooth integration, it allows rapid pairing and data transfer between the app and device. The interface is streamlined and easy to navigate, guiding users through every step for a smooth experience. When connected to the internet, users can conveniently access the latest firmware updates. Designed for simplicity, Chip Mate APP enables quick chip upgrades with just a few taps, eliminating the need for intricate setups or specialized knowledge—perfect for both tech-savvy users and beginners.

About

Phrase Manager

Securely store passwords and PGP keys locally. Organize with categories, generate strong passwords, and access them quickly with biometrics. Share and import entries easily via QR codes, all without accounts or tracking.

Highlights
  • Private local vault
  • Password and PGP key storage
  • Category organization
  • Strong password generation
  • Biometric unlock
  • QR code import/export
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Phrase Manager keeps your passwords, passkeys, verification codes and confidential records encrypted on your iPhone, iPad and Mac, behind Face ID or Touch ID. No account. No servers of our own. No ads or tracking. Sync is optional, travels through your own iCloud and is encrypted on your device, so only you can read it. YOUR MAIN PASSWORD MANAGER Turn it on in Settings › General › AutoFill & Passwords and your passwords appear above the keyboard in Safari and in apps. You can also save new passwords from Safari and let Phrase Manager generate the strong password each site asks for. NOW ON THE MAC The same vault in a native Mac app, with a sidebar, menu commands and keyboard shortcuts. Fill passwords, passkeys and codes in Safari and unlock with Touch ID. One app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. SYNC THAT ONLY YOU CAN READ Turn on iCloud Sync and every record is encrypted on your device before it travels through your own iCloud. The vault key never goes to iCloud: you link each device once by scanning a QR code and comparing a 6-digit code. Sync stays off until you turn it on. PASSKEYS Create passkeys on sites that already accept them and sign in with Face ID alone. They are stored encrypted in your vault. TWO-STEP VERIFICATION CODES Scan the site's QR code and your codes live next to the password, with a countdown and AutoFill. MUCH MORE THAN PASSWORDS Private notes, bank accounts, cards, social security, ID documents, Wi-Fi networks, licenses and security questions. Sensitive numbers stay masked and ask for Face ID before they are revealed. CAPTURE WITH THE CAMERA Photograph a router label or a letter from the bank: the app reads the text and lets you check it character by character, highlighting the ones that get confused (0 and O, 1 and l). SMART IMPORT Paste an email or pick a photo and the app fills in a record for you to review. The analysis happens on your device, using the on-device language model when your device supports it. GENERATOR Memorable phrases in Spanish or English, random passwords or PINs, always with the real strength of each option. VAULT HEALTH See at a glance which passwords are weak, reused, overdue or saved twice. A BACKUP YOU CAN ACTUALLY KEEP Create an encrypted backup file with a passphrase you choose and store it wherever you like. PRIVACY Everything is encrypted with AES-256 and the key lives in the keychain behind Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. The developer cannot see or recover your information.

Screenshots

ChipMate4 screens
Phrase Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phrase Manager at monthly against ChipMate's every 5 months. ChipMate's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChipMate ships an update every 5 months, Phrase Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ChipMate versus Phrase Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChipMatePhrase Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer坤博 陈Eduardo Garcia-Ruiz

In-app purchases

None

ChipMate

No in-app purchases

None

Phrase Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChipMate free?
ChipMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phrase Manager free?
Phrase Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChipMate or Phrase Manager have ads?
Neither ChipMate nor Phrase Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChipMate or Phrase Manager?
ChipMate ships an update every 5 months, and Phrase Manager monthly. Most recently, ChipMate was updated on November 8, 2026 and Phrase Manager on October 31, 2026.

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