PassNote vs DotBGE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PassNote
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PassNote – 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 information—ever. WHY CHOOSE PASSNOTE? Unbreakable, Military-Grade Security • Industry-leading AES-256-GCM end-to-end encryption. • 100% Zero-knowledge model: Your master key never leaves your device. • Biometric Authentication: Unlock instantly with your fingerprint or face. • Auto-Lock: Set timeouts to secure your vault the moment you step away. Seamless Cloud Sync & Offline Access • Access your vault across all your devices, anytime, anywhere. • Real-time encrypted cloud backup prevents data loss. • Fully functional offline mode—add or view items even without an internet connection. Advanced Password Generator • Instantly generate complex, unbreakable passwords. • Highly customizable: Choose length (up to 32 characters), letters, numbers, and symbols. • Say goodbye to weak or reused passwords. Smart & Intuitive Organization • Categorize everything: Bank accounts, Emails, Social Media, Shopping, Wi-Fi, and more. • Powerful search & filter to find exactly what you need in seconds. • 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 payment—NO monthly subscriptions! • Unlimited Storage: Store as many passwords and cards as you need. • 100% Ad-Free Experience • Lifetime Updates & Sync Support • Pay once, own it forever. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Unlike other password managers, we don't hold the keys to your vault. • Everything is encrypted LOCALLY on your device before syncing. • No backdoors. No tracking. No compromises. • 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 & cards—they 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
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.
- 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
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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. 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DotBGE at every 8 days against PassNote's every 4 months. PassNote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. PassNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.
PassNote ships an update every 4 months, DotBGE every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PassNote | DotBGE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thanh Nguyen Van | 刚 熊 |
In-app purchases
PassNote
- Upgrade to Premium$9.99
DotBGE
- DotBGE Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- DotBGE Pro Lifetime$24.99








