Comparison

IronKey Password Manager vs PassVault

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

Head to head
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IronKey Password Manager

Features
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IronKey is a secure password manager that stores your passwords locally on your device using military-grade AES-256 encryption. No cloud servers. No internet required. Your passwords never leave your device. SECURE PASSWORD VAULT WITH AES-256 ENCRYPTION IronKey password manager uses AES-256-GCM encryption โ€” the same encryption standard trusted by governments and military organizations โ€” to protect every piece of data you store. Unlike cloud-based password managers, IronKey keeps your encrypted password vault entirely offline on your device. Your encryption key is generated and stored inside your device's hardware-backed secure enclave. It cannot be extracted, copied, or accessed by any app, server, or person โ€” including us. This is the most secure password storage method available. WHY CHOOSE IRONKEY PASSWORD MANAGER? Military-Grade Encryption AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption protects all your stored data โ€” passwords, usernames, website URLs, notes, and titles. Every field is fully encrypted at rest. Offline Password Manager โ€” No Cloud Required IronKey is a completely offline password vault. Your passwords are never uploaded, synced, or transmitted. No servers means no data breaches. The safest password is one that never touches the internet. Biometric Login โ€” Face ID and Touch ID Unlock your password vault instantly with Face ID or Touch ID. Fast, convenient, and secure biometric access. Brute-Force Protection Your PIN is secured with PBKDF2 key stretching (100,000 iterations). After multiple failed unlock attempts, IronKey activates a security lockout timer to protect against unauthorized access. Auto-Lock and Clipboard Security IronKey automatically locks your password vault after a period of inactivity. Passwords copied to clipboard are automatically cleared after 30 seconds, leaving no trace. Password Generator Generate strong, random passwords with letters, numbers, and special characters. Create unique passwords for every account to maximize your online security. Organize With Categories Sort your passwords into customizable categories. Create, rename, and manage categories to keep your password vault organized. Search, sort by name or date, and filter by category. Favorite Passwords Mark frequently used passwords as favorites for quick access at the top of your vault. COMPLETE FEATURE LIST AES-256-GCM password encryption Hardware-backed secure key storage Offline password storage โ€” no internet needed Biometric unlock โ€” Face ID and Touch ID Strong password generator Customizable password categories Search, sort, and filter passwords Favorite passwords for quick access PIN protection with PBKDF2 hashing Brute-force lockout protection Auto-lock on inactivity Clipboard auto-clear (30 seconds) Cloud backup blocked for security Dark theme security-focused design No ads, no tracking, no analytics No account registration required Store up to 10 passwords for free Unlimited password storage with upgrade SECURITY DETAILS Encryption: AES-256-GCM (NIST-approved standard) Key Storage: Hardware-backed secure enclave PIN Security: PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256, 100,000 iterations Initialization Vector: Randomized per encryption Integrity: 128-bit GCM authentication tag Backup Policy: Fully blocked (cloud and device transfer) Network: Zero internet permissions

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PassVault

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PassVault is a password manager built for people who take privacy seriously โ€” 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 โ€” 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. โ€ข PassVault Premium (Monthly) โ€” $2.99 per month โ€ข PassVault Premium (Annual) โ€” $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

Screenshots

IronKey Password Manager3 screens
PassVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PassVault at 15.1 against IronKey Password Manager's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. IronKey Password Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PassVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
IronKey Password Manager versus PassVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIronKey Password ManagerPassVault
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTUFAN VATANDOSTHilal Balci

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IronKey Password Manager

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlimited Password Storage$7.99
2 purchases

PassVault

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is IronKey Password Manager free?
IronKey Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PassVault free?
PassVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IronKey Password Manager or PassVault have ads?
Neither IronKey Password Manager nor PassVault shows ads.

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