Comparison

DocStore vs PassVault

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

Head to head
About

DocStore

Features
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DocStore is your personal digital vault. Store, encrypt, and organize all your important documents directly on your iPhone — no internet connection needed. MAXIMUM SECURITY • AES-256 encryption for every file • Access protected by PIN code. • Encryption key stored in your device's Secure Enclave • No data ever sent to external servers SMART DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT • Import from files, photo gallery, or camera • Supports all formats: PDF, images, Word, Excel, ODT • Instant search by document name • Customizable notes and metadata OCR & EXPIRATION DETECTION (100% OFFLINE) • Intelligent text recognition with no internet required • Automatic expiration date detection on your documents • Multilingual support (French, English, Spanish, and more) EXPIRATION REMINDERS • Automatic notifications at 30 days, 7 days, and 1 day before expiry • Color-coded alert banner on the home screen • Never let a document expire without knowing CATEGORY ORGANIZATION • 6 built-in categories: Identity, Banking, Medical, Vehicle, Housing, Other • Create your own categories with custom icons and colors BACKUP & RESTORE • Selective export as encrypted ZIP file • Automatic background backup • One-tap restore on first launch ELEGANT INTERFACE • Modern Material 3 design • Automatic light and dark mode • Available in English, French, and Spanish DocStore works entirely offline. Your documents never leave your device.

About

PassVault

Features
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PassVault is the password manager that puts security and privacy first. Store, organize, and protect all your credentials with military grade encryption, entirely on your device. KEY FEATURES • Master Password Protection: Your vault is locked behind a master password that only you know. No account creation, no email required. • Face ID / Touch ID: Unlock your vault instantly with biometrics for fast, secure access. • AES-256-GCM Encryption: Every entry is encrypted with AES-256-GCM, the same standard used by governments and security agencies worldwide. Keys are derived using Argon2id, a modern password hashing algorithm. • Password Generator: Create strong, unique passwords with customizable length, character sets, and constraints. Never reuse a weak password again. • Smart Categories: Organize entries into General, Social, Email, Work, Finance, Shopping, and Entertainment categories for quick access. • iCloud Sync & Restore: Back up your encrypted vault to iCloud and restore it on any of your Apple devices. Your data stays encrypted in transit and at rest. • Light & Dark Themes: Choose the look that suits you, with full support for system appearance settings. • 30 Languages: PassVault speaks your language with full localization across 30 languages. SECURITY YOU CAN TRUST PassVault uses AES-256-GCM encryption paired with Argon2id key derivation. Your master password never leaves your device. There are no servers, no accounts, and no way for anyone, including us, to access your data. Every encryption and decryption operation happens locally on your device. PRIVACY BY DESIGN PassVault contains zero analytics, zero trackers, and zero advertising. We don't collect your data because we can't. There is no server infrastructure, no telemetry, and no third party SDKs. Your passwords are yours alone. TERMS OF USE PassVault is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your master password. If you lose your master password, your vault cannot be recovered. By using PassVault, you agree that the developer is not liable for any data loss resulting from forgotten credentials, device failure, or misuse of the application. For the full End User License Agreement (EULA), please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DocStore4 screens
PassVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DocStore at none against PassVault's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PassVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DocStore asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
DocStore versus PassVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocStorePassVault
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuste Romaric TONDEBaris Batuhan Topal

In-app purchases

None

DocStore

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PassVault

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$0.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is DocStore free?
DocStore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PassVault free?
PassVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DocStore or PassVault have ads?
Neither DocStore nor PassVault shows ads.

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