Comparison

Safe + Password Manager vs Password Safe Manager & Vault

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

Head to head
About

Safe + Password Manager

Securely manage passwords, passkeys, and sensitive documents. Protect photos, videos, and contacts with strong AES-256 encryption. Offers autofill, strong password generation, and secure syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Password and Passkey Management
  • Autofill in Safari and Apps
  • Photo, Video, and Document Protection
  • Secure Data Sync
  • Touch ID/Face ID Login
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Strong Password Generation
Features
Currently charting
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• Manage your Passwords and Passkeys • AutoFill Passwords in Safari and Apps • Protect your Photos and Contacts • Safeguard your Videos* • Protect PDF, iWork and Office Documents* • Securely Sync your Data via WiFi • Login with Touch ID or Face ID • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA / TOTP) • Generate Strong Passwords • Encrypt Stored Data with AES-256 • Add Geofences to Items • Access Items Nearby from the Widget • Import Data from other Apps and Password Managers in CSV Format Nowadays we all need passwords, PINs and TANs for almost everything we do: online banking and shopping, social networking and logging in to your computer, mobile devices, Wi-Fi routers and e-mail accounts. Safe + helps you manage and organize your passwords and provides a mobile and secure place to keep them – at home, at work and on the move. When you’re traveling, Safe + stores your health insurance data, screenshots of travel documents and boarding passes, and images of your passport, ID and credit cards. Safe + is also a secure wallet for membership, debit and loyalty cards, even QR codes - all securely stored as images in one safe place. With the sophisticated features of Safe + all passwords, photos, videos*, documents* and contacts can be quickly and easily added and protected. All data is encrypted with 256-bit AES, so secure that even the NSA has certified this standard to secure the US government’s top-secret information. You couldn’t be safer than with Safe +. Your data is always protected - even if your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen and the complexity of the algorithm used in Safe + ensures sophisticated protection against any attack. For easier data management and backup, try the separate but integrated Mac version of Safe + from the Mac App Store! Safe + was designed specifically for iPhone and iPad, making full use of the elegant iOS user interface. Easy access to your data is guaranteed anywhere and anytime – but only for you with a complex password or Touch / Face ID. Safe + allows you to perform a comprehensive range of tasks: ∙ Protect your sensitive data with your password and strong encryption ∙ Organize your data in as many folders as you want ∙ Use our handy templates for Credit cards Bank accounts User accounts Plain-text Images (from camera or photo library) Videos* Documents* Contacts or easily create your own custom forms ∙ Add comments to any item ∙ Change, move and sort folders and items in a simple way ∙ Launch Safari directly from web addresses stored in Safe + ∙ Make telephone calls on your iPhone directly from numbers stored in Safe + ∙ Create encrypted backups for data security and to transfer or sync across devices ∙ Restore encrypted backups to a new or replacement device * In-app purchase available for various document types. (Video, PDF, RTF, TXT, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

About

Password Safe Manager & Vault

This app securely stores all your passwords, passkeys, and secrets locally on your device using strong encryption. It offers an optional cloud sync for multi-device access and includes a built-in authenticator and password generator. Manage your digital identity with robust security and no tracking.

Highlights
  • Offline-first password storage
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Optional end-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
  • Face ID / Touch ID vault unlock
  • Built-in 2FA authenticator
  • Autofill passwords and passkeys
  • Password generator
Features
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Password Safe is an offline-first password manager that keeps every password, passkey, and secret on your device. No account. No tracking. Just AES-256 encryption and one master password. WHY PASSWORD SAFE • Offline-first — your vault lives on your device, not on a server • AES-256 encryption, the same standard used by banks and governments • Optional end-to-end encrypted iCloud sync across your devices (Pro) • Face ID / Touch ID vault unlock (Pro) • Passkeys, passwords, credentials, notes — one secure vault • Built-in 2FA authenticator with QR code scanning • Autofill passwords and passkeys system-wide • Built-in password generator for strong, unique passwords • Password strength indicator and vault statistics • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac • Apple Watch app for selected entries and 2FA codes FREE FEATURES • Secure password storage for logins, passkeys, and access data • Categorize and favorite your entries • One master password, AES-256 encrypted • Autofill support • Password generator • Backup, restore, and CSV password import/export • Automatic clipboard clearing and auto-logout • Password strength indicator • Vault statistics • AutoFill suggestions in the QuickType bar for all logins and passkeys • Grid or list view, category filter, sorting and quick actions • Pure black dark mode • Keyboard shortcuts on iPad • Up to 50 entries PRO FEATURES • Unlimited entries • Optional end-to-end encrypted cloud sync via iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, pCloud or WebDAV • Face ID / Touch ID unlock • Image and file attachments per entry • Custom, reorderable entry fields • Reusable fields (multiple URLs, emails, etc.) • Multiple categories per entry • Archive entries and full password history • PDF export and printing • Automatic sync that merges changes from all your devices entry by entry • Excel (.xlsx) import and export • 8 additional color schemes OFFLINE-FIRST, NEVER REQUIRED ONLINE Password Safe has no account, no analytics, and no tracking service. Your encrypted vault stays on your device — only you hold the master password. Want it on more than one device? Enable optional cloud sync: your vault is encrypted on-device before it ever leaves, so no one can read it. Prefer pure offline? Skip sync entirely and back up manually to any file provider you trust. PASSKEY SUPPORT Save and use passkeys alongside your passwords in the same secure vault. Password Safe is a private password and passkey manager — no cloud account required to get started. With sync, your passkeys are available on all your devices. SECURITY YOU CONTROL • AES-256 encryption on the entire vault • Optional end-to-end encrypted sync — off by default, you choose • Master password never leaves your device • Optional Face ID / Touch ID unlock (Pro) • Auto-logout and clipboard clearing by default VAULT INSIGHTS Statistics show which passwords are reused, weak, or too short — so you know exactly what to rotate next. EASE OF USE Remember one master password, access everything. An intuitive, categorized vault makes organizing hundreds of logins effortless. Whole vault encrypted with SQLCipher 4: AES-256 + HMAC-SHA512, key derived with PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA512 (256,000 iterations, random salt). Questions, bug reports, feature requests, or want to help translate? I'd love to hear from you. Privacy Policy: https://passwordsafe.app/policies/priv_policy.html Terms of Service: https://passwordsafe.app/policies/terms.html

Screenshots

Safe + Password Manager4 screens
Password Safe Manager & Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Password Safe Manager & Vault at Free against Safe + Password Manager's $2.99. Password Safe Manager & Vault also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 475). Safe + Password Manager's advantage is chart position (#77 vs unranked) and review sentiment (80% vs 70%). On rating, 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

Password Safe Manager & Vault is free to download; Safe + Password Manager costs $2.99 up front. Safe + Password Manager sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Password Safe Manager & Vault sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. 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 — 4.8 for Safe + Password Manager against 4.7 for Password Safe Manager & Vault. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 475 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Safe + Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 70% of Password Safe Manager & Vault's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safe + Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, Password Safe Manager & Vault every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Safe + Password Manager versus Password Safe Manager & Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafe + Password ManagerPassword Safe Manager & Vault
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (475 ratings) — better4.7 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4751.6K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeredv & medien GmbHRobert Ehrhardt

Customer experience

Safe + Password Manager

All ratings475 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews254 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative16.1%

Password Safe Manager & Vault

All ratings1,604 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative23.8%

User reviews

Safe + Password Manager

From 475 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Secure data storage
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Frequently updated
  • 💡 Useful features like syncing and backup
  • 🔒 Excellent privacy and encryption

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional data loss or deletion
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Unreliable fingerprint/biometric login
  • 🐛 Syncing and backup issues
  • 🐛 Confusing or lacking instructions

Password Safe Manager & Vault

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great Password App
  • 🔒 Secure App
  • 👍 Easy to Use
  • 👍 Customizable
  • 👍 Offline Storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Subscription Issues
  • 🐛 Backup/Restore Problems
  • 🐛 No Password Recovery
  • 🐛 Limited Free Version

Bugs and requests

Safe + Password Manager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Backup files taking up excessive storage
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Login/password reset functionality not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow overwriting of previous backups
  • Improve video playback performance
  • Add iCloud/Dropbox backup option
  • Offer free upgrades for loyal customers

Password Safe Manager & Vault

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Forgotten Password Lockout
  • Incompatibility with New Devices
  • Pro Version Not Recognized on New Devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Password Generation Customization
  • More Theming Options
  • Cross-Device Sync
  • Family Sharing

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Safe + Password Manager

One-time10
  • PDF Safe$0.99
  • Video Safe$1.99
  • Safe + v8 Feature Upgrade$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Safe + v9 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v10 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v11 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v12 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v13 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v14 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Complete Bundle$2.99
8 purchases

Password Safe Manager & Vault

Subscriptions6
  • Pro - 1 month - Individual$1.491 Month
  • Pro - 1 month - Family$1.991 Month
  • Pro - 6 months - Single user3 Days trial$6.996 Months
Show 3 more
  • Pro - 6 months - Family3 Days trial$7.996 Months
  • Pro - 1 year - Single user3 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • Pro - 1 year - Family3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro - Lifetime (Single user)$29.99
  • Pro - Lifetime (Family share)$34.99

Questions

Is Safe + Password Manager free?
Safe + Password Manager costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Password Safe Manager & Vault free?
Password Safe Manager & Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Safe + Password Manager or Password Safe Manager & Vault?
Safe + Password Manager is rated higher. Safe + Password Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 475 ratings, while Password Safe Manager & Vault averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Safe + Password Manager or Password Safe Manager & Vault have ads?
Neither Safe + Password Manager nor Password Safe Manager & Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Safe + Password Manager or Password Safe Manager & Vault?
Safe + Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, and Password Safe Manager & Vault every 6 days. Most recently, Safe + Password Manager was updated on November 9, 2026 and Password Safe Manager & Vault on November 9, 2026.

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