CypherAir vs PassVault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
PassVault
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PassVault is a password manager built for people who take privacy seriously β without making security feel like work. Everything in your vault is end-to-end encrypted on your device with your master password. We can't see it, reset it, or hand it over. Unlock in a moment with Face ID, and your logins, notes, and everything are right where you need them. WHY PASSVAULT End-to-end encryption. Your data is sealed before it ever leaves your device. Face ID unlock β fast access without compromising on safety. Optional encrypted sync keeps every device in step. ONE CALM, SECURE VAULT Store logins and secure notes in one place. Favorites, folders, and instant search across titles, usernames, and URLs. Swipe to copy a username or password in a single tap. STRONG PASSWORDS, INSTANTLY Generate passwords, passphrases, UUIDs or PINs. Dial in length and character sets; avoid ambiguous characters. See real-time strength and entropy before you save. SECURITY THAT WATCHES YOUR BACK A security score with clear, fixable steps. Breach monitoring flags accounts caught in known data leaks. Surfaces weak, reused, and aging passwords. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Auto-lock with an adjustable timeout. Clipboard auto-clear after copying. Hides vault contents in the app switcher and blocks screenshots. Create your master password, save your recovery code, and you're in control. No tracking. No ads. Just your passwords, protected. PassVault Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. β’ PassVault Premium (Monthly) β $2.99 per month β’ PassVault Premium (Annual) β $24.99 per year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://thepassvault.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://thepassvault.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CypherAir at none against PassVault's 2. CypherAir also leads on device support (4 vs 2). PassVault's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 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. PassVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CypherAir asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CypherAir | PassVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | εΊ· ι | Hilal Balci |
In-app purchases
CypherAir
No in-app purchases
PassVault
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Annual$24.991 Year









