# Safe +  Password Manager vs Password Safe Manager & Vault

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Safe +  Password Manager | Password Safe Manager & Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (475 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-plus-password-manager/id839529762/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-safe-manager-and-vault/id1079505348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 475 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.7 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [edv & medien GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1310453576) | [Robert Ehrhardt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027013898) |

## What reviewers say

### Safe +  Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-plus-password-manager/id839529762)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Safe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video Safe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v8 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v9 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v10 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v11 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v12 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v13 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v14 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Complete Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Password Safe Manager & Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-safe-manager-and-vault/id1079505348)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - 1 month - Individual | $1.49 | per month |
| Pro - 1 month - Family | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro - 6 months - Single user | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro - 6 months - Family | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro - 1 year - Single user | $11.99 | per year |
| Pro - 1 year - Family | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime (Single user) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Lifetime (Family share) | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Forgotten Password Lockout
- Incompatibility with New Devices
- Pro Version Not Recognized on New Devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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