Comparison

Passwords & Vault vs Vaulta

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 Premium access requires a monthly subscription or lifetime in-app purchase. Keep passwords, 2FA codes, private photos, identity documents, notes and audio recordings in one encrypted place. No SecureKit account, cloud vault or synchronization is required. PASSWORDS & AUTOFILL Store usernames, passwords and account notes, and organize them into groups. Use SecureKit Password AutoFill to fill saved usernames and passwords in compatible apps and websites. Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode. Enable SecureKit in the iOS AutoFill settings and save the website domain with each account to help iOS suggest the right credentials. Availability depends on the app or website's login fields. AutoFill fills your credentials; the app or website handles sign-in. TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION Keep 2FA codes beside their accounts. Scan an authenticator QR code or enter its details manually. PRIVATE PHOTOS Import sensitive photos into your encrypted vault and organize them into groups. You can choose to remove originals from Photos after import, with iOS confirmation. DOCUMENTS & IDs Scan or import multipage documents, including passports and identity cards. Save document numbers and expiry dates, and receive expiry reminders. PRIVATE NOTES & AUDIO Store confidential notes and turn scanned printed text into a private note. 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 BACKUP & RESTORE Create a password-protected encrypted backup of your vault, including groups and Recently Deleted items. Your recovery password is not stored, and the vault key is not included in the backup. Restore missing content without overwriting existing items. Backup restoration remains available without Premium. PREMIUM ACCESS — IN-APP PURCHASE REQUIRED New installations require a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase to access the vault. These in-app purchases unlock the passwords, AutoFill, 2FA, photos, notes, documents, audio and encrypted backup features described above. Eligible customers can start the monthly subscription with a 7-day free trial. After the trial, payment is charged and the subscription renews monthly unless cancelled. The paywall shows the localized price and trial eligibility before purchase. The lifetime purchase provides permanent Premium access with no recurring payment. After a trial or subscription expires, passwords, AutoFill and 2FA remain functional. Other saved content remains available to view and export; adding or editing notes, photos, documents and audio, and creating backups, requires Premium. Backup restoration remains available without Premium. There are no item-count limits. Existing installations keep their previous access when updating. Free users who delete and reinstall the app follow the new purchase conditions. Previous purchases can be restored from the paywall. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Vaulta

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. Vaulta 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. Vaulta does not require an account and does not collect your personal data. VAULTA PRO INCLUDES Unlimited storage Encrypted iCloud backup and restore Decoy vault and passcode Security alerts Alternate app icons Weekly, Monthly and annual Pro plans available. 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
Vaulta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Passwords & Vault at free against Vaulta's freemium. Vaulta'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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Vaulta 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 Vaulta. 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, Vaulta every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Passwords & Vault versus Vaulta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasswords & VaultVaulta
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 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
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%

Vaulta

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Passwords & Vault

Subscriptions2
  • SecureKit Monthly$2.491 Month
  • SecureKit Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • SecureKit Lifetime$24.99
4 purchases

Vaulta

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 Vaulta free?
Vaulta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Passwords & Vault or Vaulta?
Passwords & Vault and Vaulta are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Passwords & Vault or Vaulta have ads?
Neither Passwords & Vault nor Vaulta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Passwords & Vault or Vaulta?
Passwords & Vault ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vaulta every 8 days. Most recently, Passwords & Vault was updated on October 18, 2026 and Vaulta on October 7, 2026.

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