# AES Crypt vs aWallet Cloud Password Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: aWallet Cloud Password Manager at 90% against AES Crypt's 42%. aWallet Cloud Password Manager also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). AES Crypt's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

AES Crypt is free to download; aWallet Cloud Password Manager costs $9.99 up front. AES Crypt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. aWallet Cloud Password Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

aWallet Cloud Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aWallet Cloud Password Manager has 1.9K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of AES Crypt's written reviews are positive against 90% of aWallet Cloud Password Manager's.

AES Crypt ships an update every 9 months, aWallet Cloud Password Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AES Crypt | aWallet Cloud Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [2.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aes-crypt/id791675640/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awallet-cloud-password-manager/id1194813074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Island Time Innovations](https://appshunter.io/developer/486122730) | [Petr Synek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194813073) |

## What reviewers say

### AES Crypt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aes-crypt/id791675640)

Securely decrypt and encrypt files on your iPhone or iPad using the industry-standard AES encryption. Access encrypted files from cloud storage and email, and protect your sensitive documents and photos with robust, cross-platform security.

**Highlights:** Decrypt AESCrypt.com encrypted files, Encrypt files directly on device, Open files from cloud storage, Securely share encrypted files, Preview common file types, Touch ID/Face ID protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Year Ability to Encrypt Files | $0.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Ability to Encrypt Files | $5.99 | one-time |


### aWallet Cloud Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awallet-cloud-password-manager/id1194813074)

Securely store passwords, credit card details, and other sensitive information. Encrypts data with strong algorithms and offers cloud synchronization for backup and access across devices. Includes features like a password generator and auto-lock for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Secure password storage, Cloud synchronization (Dropbox, Google Drive), AES/Blowfish encryption, Password generator, Face ID/Touch ID unlock, Auto lock feature, CSV import/export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and works well
- 🚀 Syncs across devices seamlessly
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 📁 Customizable categories
- 💻 Cross-platform compatibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync issues
- 🔑 Difficulty resetting password
- 🔒 Lack of iCloud sync option

**Reported bugs**

- App disappearing and losing passwords
- Corrupted master password

**Requested features**

- Option to backup to iCloud
- Ability to move entries between categories
- Support for storing files and documents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AES Crypt free?

AES Crypt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is aWallet Cloud Password Manager free?

aWallet Cloud Password Manager costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AES Crypt or aWallet Cloud Password Manager?

aWallet Cloud Password Manager is rated higher. AES Crypt averages 2.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while aWallet Cloud Password Manager averages 4.9 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do AES Crypt or aWallet Cloud Password Manager have ads?

Neither AES Crypt nor aWallet Cloud Password Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AES Crypt or aWallet Cloud Password Manager?

AES Crypt ships an update every 9 months, and aWallet Cloud Password Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, AES Crypt was updated on August 27, 2026 and aWallet Cloud Password Manager on September 22, 2026.

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