Comparison

Passwords & Vault vs Docarus

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

Head to head
About

Passwords & Vault

This app provides a secure, encrypted space on your device to store sensitive information like passwords, notes, and photos. Access is protected by device-level authentication, ensuring your data remains private and offline.

Highlights
  • Encrypted data storage
  • Password, note, and photo protection
  • Device-level authentication (Face ID/passcode)
  • Offline data storage
  • Intuitive file management
Features
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YOUR PRIVATE VAULT, ON YOUR IPHONE Keep passwords, private notes, audio, documents and photos in one encrypted place. No SecureKit account or cloud synchronization is required. START FREE New users can save up to: • 30 passwords • 30 private notes • 10 audio items, combining recordings and imports • 3 documents • 50 private photos Each category has its own allowance. Recently Deleted items do not count. No purchase is required to enter the app; you can close the Premium offer and continue free. PASSWORDS, PHOTOS, DOCUMENTS, NOTES & AUDIO Organize passwords and account notes into groups. Import private photos and optionally remove originals from Photos with iOS confirmation. Scan or import multipage documents, save document numbers and expiry dates, and receive expiry reminders. Turn scanned printed text into notes. Record voice notes or import audio files. PRIVACY & SECURITY • 256-bit AES-GCM encryption • Vault key protected by the iOS Keychain • Face ID, Touch ID or device-passcode authentication • Local vault storage without cloud synchronization • Sensitive content hidden from the app switcher • Automatic locking and Shake to Lock OPTIONAL PREMIUM Monthly Premium or a one-time Lifetime purchase unlocks: • Unlimited items in all five categories • Password AutoFill in compatible apps and websites • Adding 2FA accounts by QR code or manual key • Creating password-protected encrypted backups Enable SecureKit in the iOS AutoFill settings and save the website domain with each account. AutoFill fills credentials; the app or website handles sign-in. Monthly subscriptions renew unless cancelled. If you cancel, Premium remains active through the paid period. Lifetime provides permanent Premium access with one payment and no recurring charge. The purchase screen shows your local price. Previous purchases can be restored. YOUR SAVED DATA STAYS USABLE After Premium ends, you can still view, edit and export saved items and use existing 2FA codes. New items follow your free allowance or permanent legacy rights. AutoFill, adding new 2FA accounts and creating new backups require Premium. Restoring an encrypted backup is always free. Restore missing content without overwriting existing items. Your recovery password is not stored and your vault key is not included in the backup. PERMANENT LEGACY ACCESS Recognized legacy installations keep unlimited passwords, notes, audio and documents. Adding photos and using Premium features requires Premium. Purchasing or ending a subscription does not remove legacy rights. A reinstall without saved settings follows the new-installation rules; verified purchases can be restored. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Docarus

Features
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Never lose track of important documents again. Docarus helps you securely store passports, IDs, driver licenses, insurance, medical records and travel documents directly on your iPhone — with smart expiration reminders and offline access anytime. Store documents privately, find them instantly, and get notified before passports, visas, licenses or insurance expire. KEY FEATURES • Expiration Reminders Get alerts before passports, IDs, visas, insurance or driver licenses expire. • AES-256 Encrypted Storage Your documents are protected with industry-standard AES-256 encryption and secure local storage. • Secure Document Vault Protect sensitive documents with Face ID and device-level security. • 100% Offline Storage Your documents stay on your device. No cloud sync. No servers. • Private by Design No trackers, analytics, ads or data collection. • Fast Document Access Find documents instantly with smart organization and search. • NFC Passport Scanning Import supported passports and IDs using NFC chip scanning. STORE IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS • Passports & IDs • Driver Licenses • Insurance Documents • Medical Records • Vehicle Registration • Travel Documents & Visas • Vaccination Cards • Property Documents • Family Documents • Personal Records BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Access your important documents when traveling, at the airport, during emergencies, insurance checks or registrations — even without internet connection. FREE PLAN • Store up to 2 documents • Offline secure storage • Privacy features included • No account required DOCARUS PRO • Unlimited documents • Unlimited categories • Expiration reminders • Encrypted backups Download Docarus today and keep your important documents secure, organized and always ready. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docarus-app.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Passwords & Vault4 screens
Docarus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Docarus at every 3 days against Passwords & Vault's every 2 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Passwords & Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Docarus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Passwords & Vault ships an update every 2 weeks, Docarus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Passwords & Vault versus Docarus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasswords & VaultDocarus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiko InasAliaksandr Dudzinski

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Passwords & Vault

Subscriptions1
  • SecureKit Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • SecureKit Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

Docarus

Subscriptions2
  • Docarus Pro — Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Docarus Pro — Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Docarus Pro — Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Passwords & Vault free?
Passwords & Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Docarus free?
Docarus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Passwords & Vault or Docarus have ads?
Neither Passwords & Vault nor Docarus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Passwords & Vault or Docarus?
Passwords & Vault ships an update every 2 weeks, and Docarus every 3 days. Most recently, Passwords & Vault was updated on October 31, 2026 and Docarus on November 9, 2026.

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