Comparison

PassVault Pro vs DotBGE

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

Head to head
About

PassVault Pro

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Stop reusing weak passwords. Password Vault stores every login in an encrypted vault that lives on your device — protected by a master password only you know. KEY FEATURES • AES-256 encryption — the same standard banks and governments use • Works fully offline — no account or internet required • Strong password generator — customize length, letters, numbers, and symbols • Secure Notes — store recovery codes, license keys, and private text • Smart categories — Social, Finance, Work, Shopping, and more • Master password protected — only you can unlock the vault • Auto-lock and clipboard auto-clear keep your data safe if your phone is unattended SECURITY YOU CONTROL Your passwords are encrypted on your device before anything is saved. We have no servers storing your secrets, no recovery shortcut, no backdoor. If you forget your master password, even we can't read your data — that's the point. PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock: • Biometric Unlock — open the vault with Face ID or Touch ID • Cloud Backup — encrypted sync across your iPhone and iPad • Two-Factor Authentication on your master account • Unlimited password storage (free tier includes 5) • Premium categories: Finance, Work, Shopping, Entertainment, Email, Development SUBSCRIPTION Start with a 3-day free trial. Auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription (annual saves 40%). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscriptions settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/Privacy Policy: https://www.nextechlabs.org/projects/password-manager/privacy

About

DotBGE

Securely encrypt and decrypt files, photos, and text messages on your iPhone and iPad. Share encrypted content with trusted contacts or password-protect sensitive data. Your files and encryption keys remain private and under your control.

Highlights
  • RSA-4096 and AES-256-GCM encryption
  • Encrypt for specific contacts or with a password
  • Identity cards for secure sharing
  • Encrypt text messages
  • Open .bge files from any app
  • Face ID/Touch ID protected vault
  • Preview decrypted files without saving
Features
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DotBGE encrypts your files right on your iPhone and iPad. No accounts, no DotBGE servers, no tracking. Your files and keys stay yours. Built on the open .bge format, DotBGE uses RSA-4096 and AES-256-GCM encryption to protect documents, photos, PDFs, media, archives, and folders. Share encrypted files with people you trust using identity cards, or lock files with a password only you know. ENCRYPT FOR A FRIEND Encrypt a file so only a specific person's identity can unlock it. Add trusted contacts, then encrypt in a few taps. No passwords to exchange and no shared secret to leak. ENCRYPT TEXT MESSAGES Type or paste text, encrypt it for yourself, a trusted contact, or a password, then share it as a .bge message file through any chat app. The recipient opens it in DotBGE to read and copy the decrypted message. IDENTITY CARDS, NOT RAW KEYS Share your identity card with a QR code or .bgekey file so others can encrypt files for you. No copy-pasting long public keys. PASSWORD MODE No contact yet? Encrypt with a passphrase instead. Anyone with the password can decrypt, which is useful for one-time sharing. OPEN .bge FILES FROM ANYWHERE Open encrypted files from Files, Mail, or any app that offers document handoff. DotBGE routes .bge files into a private decrypt-and-preview flow. OPEN .bge FORMAT Your encrypted files use a documented, self-describing container. They are portable and not locked to any account or service. FACE ID VAULT Keep encrypted files in a local vault protected by Face ID or Touch ID. Optional iCloud sync keeps your encrypted vault available across your own devices. PREVIEW AFTER DECRYPTING View photos, PDFs, text, audio, and video inside the app after decrypting without writing decrypted copies to disk. ENCRYPT FROM ANYWHERE Encrypt from Photos, Files, or other apps through the share sheet. Single-file encryption, preview, and decryption are always free. FOLDER ENCRYPTION WITH PRO Create one encrypted package or encrypt files separately. Choose where to save and whether to keep originals, and optionally hide file and folder names. Save Quick Tasks for repeated runs. Existing encrypted outputs are skipped, even if the source files have changed. DOTBGE PRO Unlock batch encryption, folder encryption, an unlimited vault, and multiple identities. A monthly option is available for short-term projects. Decryption, preview, and single-file encryption stay free. Perfect for: • Sending sensitive documents to a specific person • Keeping private files encrypted before sharing or storing them • Professionals handling confidential files on the go • People who want their own keys, on their own device Encrypt your files. Keep your keys. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdfla/ Privacy Policy: https://dotbge.app/privacy

Screenshots

PassVault Pro4 screens
DotBGE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DotBGE at every 11 days against PassVault Pro's every 5 weeks. PassVault Pro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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. PassVault Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DotBGE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PassVault Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, DotBGE every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PassVault Pro versus DotBGE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassVault ProDotBGE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUmer Ismail刚 熊

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PassVault Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
2 purchases

DotBGE

Subscriptions1
  • DotBGE Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • DotBGE Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is PassVault Pro free?
PassVault Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotBGE free?
DotBGE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PassVault Pro or DotBGE have ads?
Neither PassVault Pro nor DotBGE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PassVault Pro or DotBGE?
PassVault Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and DotBGE every 11 days. Most recently, PassVault Pro was updated on October 8, 2026 and DotBGE on October 8, 2026.

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