Passwords vs SafeKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Passwords
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Securely manage all your passwords in one place with our intuitive password manager. Easily add existing passwords or generate strong, random passwords for new accounts. Our app allows you to conveniently export your passwords to CSV or JSON formats for backup or migration, and import existing password files to get started quickly. Take control of your digital security and never forget a password again!
SafeKey
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SafeKey โ Your Private Password Vault In a world full of accounts and breaches, reusing weak passwords is your biggest risk. SafeKey helps you securely manage all your passwords, so you never get locked out again. Military-Grade Encryption All data is encrypted with AES-256-GCM. Your master password is never stored โ only a derived key via PBKDF2 is used. Even if your device is lost, your data stays safe. 100% Offline SafeKey requests zero network permissions. Your passwords live only on your device โ no cloud sync, no server uploads, no third-party access. What you store stays with you. Face ID / Touch ID Unlock Unlock instantly with Face ID or Touch ID. No need to type your master password every time โ secure and convenient at the same time. Organized by Category Sort your passwords into Social, Finance, Shopping, Games, and Other. Find what you need in seconds with built-in search. Strong Password Generator Generate strong, random passwords with custom length and character sets. A real-time strength meter guides you toward better security. Auto-Lock Protection Set your preferred auto-lock timer. SafeKey locks automatically when you leave the app. Too many wrong attempts trigger a temporary lockout to stop brute-force attacks. Backup and Restore Export an encrypted backup to safeguard your data or move it to a new device โ entirely under your control. Our Privacy Promise No account required. No personal information collected. No network requests. No data uploads. No ads. No in-app purchases. No subscriptions. SafeKey believes the most secure password manager is one where your data never leaves your device. Take control of your digital security today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Passwords at Free against SafeKey's $0.99. SafeKey's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Passwords is free to download; SafeKey costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Passwords ships an update every 4 months, SafeKey weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Passwords | SafeKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hyukho Song | ๆๅฅ ๅฐน |
In-app purchases
Passwords
No in-app purchases
SafeKey
No in-app purchases









