Phrase Manager vs Idum Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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 on your iPhone, encrypted and behind Face ID. No account. No servers. No ads or tracking. Nothing leaves your iPhone. YOUR MAIN MANAGER ON IPHONE 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. 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 iPhone, using the on-device language model when your iPhone 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 or overdue. A BACKUP YOU CAN ACTUALLY KEEP Create an encrypted backup file with a passphrase you choose and store it wherever you like. It is the only way to move to another iPhone, because nobody else holds your data. PRIVACY Everything is encrypted with AES-256 and the key lives in the iOS keychain behind Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. The developer cannot see or recover your information.
Idum Authenticator
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Idum Authenticator keeps your two-factor codes private and locked behind Face ID. Lost your phone or upgrading to a new iPhone? Turn on iCloud Sync in Settings and your codes come back automatically—end-to-end encrypted via iCloud Keychain. Generate TOTP and HOTP codes for the sites and apps you already use. Scan a QR code or paste an otpauth:// URI. By default, secrets stay on this device only. When you enable iCloud Sync in the app AND iCloud Keychain in iOS Settings, your Spaces and OTP secrets are stored in iCloud Keychain (E2E encrypted, not iCloud Drive or CloudKit). No Idum account required. The free plan stores up to 4 accounts; Idum Authenticator Pro unlocks unlimited accounts. WHY IDUM AUTHENTICATOR • Optional iCloud Keychain sync—OFF by default; you control it • Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID, then a 6-digit PIN • TOTP and HOTP (SHA-1 / SHA-256 / SHA-512, 6–8 digits) • Scan setup QR codes with the camera, or import from Photos / Files • Copy a code with one tap • No Idum account, no analytics, no ads GET STARTED • Create a PIN on first launch • Tap Add account and scan your service's QR code • Codes refresh automatically; HOTP counters increment when you copy • Enable iCloud Sync in Settings if you want restore on a new device PRIVACY • Default is local-only (Keychain on this iPhone) • Optional iCloud Keychain sync (E2E encrypted, user must enable) • PIN and Face ID unlock never sync—always this device only • Camera is used only to scan setup QR codes • Face ID is used only to unlock the app SUBSCRIPTIONS Idum Authenticator Pro (unlimited accounts) is available as: • Weekly auto-renewable subscription — €4.99 per week • Yearly auto-renewable subscription — €32.99 per year • Lifetime unlock — €78, one-time (non-consumable) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Prices are for the France / Euro storefront; other regions may differ. Support: https://macapps.idum.app/support/ Privacy Policy: https://macapps.idum.app/apps-privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phrase Manager at none against Idum Authenticator's 3. Idum Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Idum Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Phrase Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.
Phrase Manager ships an update every 4 months, Idum Authenticator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phrase Manager | Idum Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eduardo Garcia-Ruiz | IDUM |
In-app purchases
Phrase Manager
No in-app purchases
Idum Authenticator
- Idum Authenticator Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- Idum Authenticator Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- Idum Authenticator Lifetime$69.00
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