# AES Crypt vs aWallet Password Manager

The clearest difference is rating: aWallet Password Manager at 4.8 against AES Crypt's 2.8. aWallet Password Manager also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (69% vs 42%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AES Crypt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and aWallet Password Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

aWallet Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aWallet Password Manager has 3.5K 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 69% of aWallet Password Manager's.

AES Crypt ships an update every 9 months, aWallet 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 Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aes-crypt/id791675640/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awallet-password-manager/id1203247013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | **69.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 35 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 Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awallet-password-manager/id1203247013)

Securely manage all your sensitive information, including passwords, credit cards, and bank credentials. Organize data with custom categories and search within fields. Offers robust encryption and backup options, with advanced features available through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Securely stores passwords and sensitive data, Customizable data categories, Search within data fields, Backup and restore encrypted data, Auto-lock feature, Cloud synchronization (PRO), Unlock with Face ID/Touch ID (PRO)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All aWallet Pro features forever including cloud sync | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 💡 Helpful for organizing passwords
- 🚀 Works well offline
- 🚀 Reliable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional login issues
- 💰 Paid features required for some functionality
- 🔒 Difficult to transfer data between devices
- 🔒 No family sharing option

**Reported bugs**

- Copy/paste functionality not working
- Paid version features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to move records between categories
- Implement iCloud backup and sync
- Add option to store images and documents
- Improve user interface and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AES Crypt free?

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

### Is aWallet Password Manager free?

aWallet Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

aWallet Password Manager is rated higher. AES Crypt averages 2.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while aWallet Password Manager averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.

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

Neither AES Crypt nor aWallet Password Manager shows ads.

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

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

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