Comparison

Password Manager vs PM Lite

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

Head to head
About

Password Manager

This app is a secure password manager that stores your encrypted credentials and passkeys in your personal cloud storage, not on its servers. It offers features like passkey management, a built-in authenticator, and password autofill across devices.

Highlights
  • Private cloud storage for encrypted data
  • Passkey management
  • Built-in 2FA authenticator
  • Password autofill
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Password security analysis
Features
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Safe is a password manager that puts you in control. Unlike many password managers, Safe stores your encrypted passwords and passkeys in your own storage—iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or WebDAV—never on our servers. This password manager gives you full ownership of your data. For 1M+ users worldwide, Safe has been a trusted password manager since 2012—ready on any device: iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC. WHY CHOOSE SAFE PASSWORD MANAGER? • Zero-Knowledge Security – Only you can access the encrypted data stored in this password manager • Private Storage – Your encrypted vault stays in your own account, not on our servers • Passkey Support – Store and manage passkeys for passwordless login • Built-in 2FA Authenticator – Generate one-time codes without a separate app • Password Autofill – Fill credentials instantly across apps and browsers • Cross-Platform Sync – iPhone, iPad, Mac or PC—all in sync • Strong Password Generator – Create unique, unguessable passwords • Password Security Analysis – Find weak, reused, or compromised passwords • Apple Watch Support – Access passwords from your smartwatch SECURE PASSWORD STORAGE Safe password manager uses AES-256 encryption—the same standard trusted by governments and banks. Your passwords are encrypted on your device before syncing and remain encrypted at rest. Zero-knowledge architecture means only you can decrypt your vault. PASSKEYS & PASSWORDLESS LOGIN Safe password manager fully supports passkeys—the future of secure authentication. Store passkeys alongside traditional passwords and sync passkeys across all your devices. BUILT-IN AUTHENTICATOR Generate TOTP verification codes for two-factor authentication directly in Safe. No need for a separate 2FA app—manage passwords and security codes in one password manager. EASY MIGRATION Switching password managers? Import your data from LastPass, Bitwarden, Dashlane, Proton Pass, Keepass, Chrome, Firefox, and more. Migration takes just minutes. MULTIPLE PASSWORD VAULTS Safe password manager allows you to create separate vaults for personal, family, and work. Each database is independently encrypted—perfect for organized passkey and password storage. Download Safe password manager and take control of your passkey and password security. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.safe-in-cloud.com/privacy/

About

PM Lite

Securely manage your passwords, notes, and sensitive information locally on your device. Offers multiple login options, data organization, and a password generator for enhanced security. Supports various import/export formats and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • 100% Offline data storage
  • AES-256 bit encryption
  • Multiple login types (Pattern, Password, Biometric)
  • Category-wise data organization
  • Password generator
  • Weak & Repeated Passwords Alert
  • Data export and import
Features
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PM Lite: Password Manager is a 100% offline password management application that enables users to store, organize, and manage their passwords, notes and other sensitive information locally on their devices without relying on cloud-based services. Highly Secure Offline Passwords Manager Application: This application is 100% offline without even having the internet connection in this application. It stores data only on the user's device and encrypts it using AES-256 bit encryption, ensuring high security and privacy. Multiple Login Types: The application offers users the flexibility to choose from three different login types: Pattern, Passwords, and Biometric. Malicious Login Detection: The app locks itself temporarily for a specified period of time after multiple failed login attempts, protecting against unauthorized access and brute-force attacks. Category-wise Data Organization: The application offers a hierarchical organization system, allowing users to categorize their data using multi-level categories. This means that users can create nested categories to structure their information effectively. Within these categories, users can store passwords, notes, and other relevant data. Password Generator: The application includes a Password Generator tool that assists users in creating highly secure passwords. Weak & Repeated Passwords Alert: To enhance password security and assist users in managing their passwords effectively, the application provides a dedicated feature that lists all repeated and weak passwords separately. Multiple View Types: The application incorporates a user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) feature that allows users to choose between two different views for displaying their data: tile view or list view. Multiple Color Themes: At present, this application provides support for two distinct color themes: "Dark" and "Light." Users have the option to choose between these two themes based on their preference and visual comfort. Multiple Language Support: At present, the application provides support for a wide range of languages, surpassing 14 language options. Export Data: Since the Passwords Manager application operates entirely offline, transferring data to a new device requires a manual export of their data from the current device and securely stores it somewhere before uninstalling the application. File Import Data: Passwords Manager allows users to effortlessly import their passwords from various file formats. Whether it's a Google CSV file, a Passwords Manager (.txt) file, or a Passwords Manager (.csv) file, the application provides the flexibility to import data from other sources. Bookmark: The application provides users with the ability to bookmark their most frequently accessed data, enabling quick and convenient access whenever needed.. Auto Logout Application: This functionality ensures that if the application is left unattended or unused for a specified period, it will automatically log out to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

Screenshots

Password Manager4 screens
PM Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PM Lite at none against Password Manager's 32. PM Lite also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Password Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Password Manager sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PM Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, PM Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Password Manager versus PM Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword ManagerPM Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAFEINCLOUD SASTaha Husain

Customer experience

Password Manager

All ratings2,631 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews551 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.6%

PM Lite

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Password Manager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fingerprint login not working
  • Passwords not syncing correctly
  • Unexpected app crashes
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improved sync reliability
  • Support for additional cloud storage services
  • Biometric login options
  • Customizable password generator
  • Folder/hierarchy organization
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  • Automatic password expiration reminders

PM Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

30 purchases

Password Manager

Subscriptions18
  • Individual monthly upgrade$0.991 Month
  • Upgrade anual individual$1.991 Year
  • Individual monthly subscript.$4.991 Month
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  • Individual annual subscription$5.991 Year
  • Individual monthly subscript.$5.991 Month
  • Family monthly subscription$9.991 Month
  • Individual annual7 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • Individual annual$11.991 Year
  • Individual annual subscription$23.991 Year
  • Individual annual subscription14 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Individual annual subscription1 Year trial$23.991 Year
  • Individual annual subscription2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Individual annual subscription14 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Individual annual subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Family annual1 Year trial$35.991 Year
  • Family annual subscription1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Family annual subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Family annual subscription1 Year trial$47.991 Year
One-time12
  • Individual Pro$7.99
  • Individual lifetime license$9.99
  • Family Pro$14.99
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  • Individual lifetime upgrade$15.99
  • Individual lifetime license$39.99
  • Family lifetime license$39.99
  • Individual lifetime upgrade$49.99
  • Family lifetime license$49.99
  • Individual lifetime license$79.99
  • Individual lifetime license$99.99
  • Family lifetime upgrade$99.99
  • Family lifetime license$159.99
None

PM Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Password Manager free?
Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PM Lite free?
PM Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Password Manager or PM Lite have ads?
Neither Password Manager nor PM Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager or PM Lite?
Password Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and PM Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Password Manager was updated on September 23, 2026 and PM Lite on August 12, 2026.

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