Comparison

Passwords & Vault vs VaultaFree

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

VaultaFree

This app provides secure, offline storage for your private files, including photos, videos, and documents. It uses strong encryption and offers features like a decoy vault and security alerts for enhanced privacy. Backups are optionally encrypted and stored in your personal iCloud.

Highlights
  • Offline-first encrypted storage
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Optional encrypted iCloud backup
  • Decoy vault with secondary passcode
  • Security alerts for incorrect attempts
  • Face ID, Touch ID, and PIN authentication
Features
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Your private files belong to you. VaultaFree is an encrypted offline-first file vault that lives entirely on your iPhone. No account. No servers. No tracking. Your photos, videos, documents and files are protected with AES-256 encryption and accessible only to you. OFFLINE-FIRST PRIVACY Everything runs locally on your device by default. Your files stay under your control and remain accessible even without an internet connection. ENCRYPTED ICLOUD BACKUP Optionally back up your encrypted vault using your personal iCloud account. Files are encrypted before upload and remain unreadable without your recovery key. DECOY VAULT Create a separate vault protected by a second passcode for additional privacy when needed. SECURITY ALERTS Get notified after multiple incorrect passcode attempts. Alert photos are stored securely on your device and visible only to you. WHAT YOU CAN STORE Photos and Videos PDFs and Documents Audio Files Office Files ZIP Archives Any File Type AUTHENTICATION Face ID Touch ID 4-digit PIN 6-digit PIN Alphanumeric passcode You can also create a separate decoy passcode. RECOVERY KEY Your vault is protected by a recovery key generated on your device. Only you can recover access to your encrypted data. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. VaultaFree does not require an account and does not collect your personal data. Requires iOS 18 or later. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Apple Standard EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Passwords & Vault4 screens
VaultaFree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Passwords & Vault at free against VaultaFree's freemium. Passwords & Vault also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). VaultaFree's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 VaultaFree sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Passwords & Vault against 5.0 for VaultaFree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Passwords & Vault ships an update every 2 weeks, VaultaFree every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Passwords & Vault versus VaultaFree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasswords & VaultVaultaFree
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiko InasMartin Gabor

Customer experience

Passwords & Vault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VaultaFree

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Passwords & Vault

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

VaultaFree

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Welcome Offer$49.991 Year
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  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Passwords & Vault free?
Passwords & Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VaultaFree free?
VaultaFree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Passwords & Vault or VaultaFree?
Passwords & Vault and VaultaFree are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Passwords & Vault or VaultaFree have ads?
Neither Passwords & Vault nor VaultaFree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Passwords & Vault or VaultaFree?
Passwords & Vault ships an update every 2 weeks, and VaultaFree every 9 days. Most recently, Passwords & Vault was updated on October 31, 2026 and VaultaFree on October 31, 2026.

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