PassNote vs CypherAir
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PassNote
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PassNote β Secure, Synced & Simple Tired of forgetting passwords or using the same weak PIN for everything? PassNote is your personal, ultra-secure digital vault. Built with military-grade AES-256 encryption, PassNote securely stores your passwords, bank cards, and private notes, generates unbreakable keys, and syncs seamlessly across all your devices. Your security is our priority. With our strict zero-knowledge architecture, ONLY YOU hold the key to your data. We can't see, track, or access your sensitive informationβever. WHY CHOOSE PASSNOTE? Unbreakable, Military-Grade Security β’ Industry-leading AES-256-GCM end-to-end encryption. β’ 100% Zero-knowledge model: Your master key never leaves your device. β’ Biometric Authentication: Unlock instantly with your fingerprint or face. β’ Auto-Lock: Set timeouts to secure your vault the moment you step away. Seamless Cloud Sync & Offline Access β’ Access your vault across all your devices, anytime, anywhere. β’ Real-time encrypted cloud backup prevents data loss. β’ Fully functional offline modeβadd or view items even without an internet connection. Advanced Password Generator β’ Instantly generate complex, unbreakable passwords. β’ Highly customizable: Choose length (up to 32 characters), letters, numbers, and symbols. β’ Say goodbye to weak or reused passwords. Smart & Intuitive Organization β’ Categorize everything: Bank accounts, Emails, Social Media, Shopping, Wi-Fi, and more. β’ Powerful search & filter to find exactly what you need in seconds. β’ Mark favorites for lightning-fast access to your most-used items. PASSNOTE PREMIUM (One-Time Purchase!) Start protecting your digital life for free. Need more? Upgrade to Premium with a single, one-time paymentβNO monthly subscriptions! β’ Unlimited Storage: Store as many passwords and cards as you need. β’ 100% Ad-Free Experience β’ Lifetime Updates & Sync Support β’ Pay once, own it forever. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Unlike other password managers, we don't hold the keys to your vault. β’ Everything is encrypted LOCALLY on your device before syncing. β’ No backdoors. No tracking. No compromises. β’ Important: If you lose your encryption key, we cannot recover your data. Keep it safe! GETTING STARTED IS EASY 1. Sign in securely via Google or Apple. 2. Create your unique, private Master Key. 3. Start adding your passwords & cardsβthey are encrypted automatically. 4. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your digital life is safe. Download PassNote today and take absolute control of your digital security! Need help? Contact us: support@xappstudio.dev --- Information regarding the auto-renewable nature of subscriptions: β’ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. β’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. β’ Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. β’ You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://passnote.dev/privacy-policy
CypherAir
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CypherAir is a fully offline, open-source OpenPGP encryption tool built for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and VisionOS. It makes zero network connections. There is no telemetry, no tracking, and no possibility of data leakage. Two Encryption Profiles β’ Universal (Profile A) β Interoperable with GnuPG and all major PGP implementations. RFC 4880 compliant, employing Ed25519 and X25519 with SEIPDv1. β’ Advanced (Profile B) β Implements the latest OpenPGP standard, RFC 9580, with Ed448 and X448, authenticated encryption via AEAD (SEIPDv2), and Argon2id passphrase protection. Capabilities β’ Encrypt and decrypt text and files, processed as streams for efficiency β’ Create digital signatures β cleartext for messages, detached for files β’ Exchange public keys through QR codes using the system Camera, with no camera permission required β’ Manage multiple keys, each with its own encryption profile β’ Safeguard private keys in the Secure Enclave, unlocked only by Face ID or Touch ID Privacy Through Architecture β’ The sole system permission is the Face ID usage description β’ Private keys never leave the protection of Secure Enclave wrapping Open Source CypherAir is open source and available under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later (GPL-3.0-or-later) or the Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL-2.0). Additional languages are in progress. Disclaimer No Warranty: You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Licensed Application is at your sole risk. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Licensed Application and any services performed or provided by the Licensed Application are provided "as is" and "as available," with all faults and without warranty of any kind, and Licensor hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with respect to the Licensed Application and any services, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties and/or conditions of merchantability, of satisfactory quality, of fitness for a particular purpose, of accuracy, of quiet enjoyment, and of noninfringement of third-party rights. No oral or written information or advice given by Licensor or its authorized representative shall create a warranty. Should the Licensed Application or services prove defective, you assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on applicable statutory rights of a consumer, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CypherAir at none against PassNote's 1. CypherAir also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). PassNote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PassNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CypherAir asks for nothing beyond the download.
PassNote ships an update every 2 months, CypherAir every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PassNote | CypherAir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thanh Nguyen Van | εΊ· ι |
In-app purchases
PassNote
- Upgrade to Premium$9.99
CypherAir
No in-app purchases









