Comparison

Password Manager vs Dinger

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

Dinger

Features
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Dinger - Location Dings for iPhone Set a Ding, forget about it, get dinged when you get there. Dinger is the simplest way to remember things at the right place. "Ding me when I get to Tesco." Two taps. Or just ask Siri. When you arrive (or leave), your phone dings. Done. NEW IN v2.0 - DING CIRCLE Share your Dings with people who matter. Invite someone to your Ding Circle and they'll know when you've arrived or left - no tracking, no coordinates, just a ping. Tell Mum you're home safe. Let your partner know you've left the office. Set it once, and it just works. SIMPLE BY DESIGN - Set a Ding in two taps - or just ask Siri - Get dinged when you arrive at or leave a place - Share Dings with your Circle (Dinger Pro) - Recurring Dings - daily, weekdays, or specific days - Saved Places for spots you visit often - Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets - Works in the background - even when the app is closed PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account. No sign-up. Your Dings stay on your device. When you share with your Ding Circle, only the event is sent - never your coordinates. Built on Apple's CloudKit with no third-party servers. BATTERY SMART Uses Apple's native geofencing - no GPS drain, no continuous tracking. Your battery barely notices. FREE vs DINGER PRO 3 active Dings free, forever. Dinger Pro unlocks unlimited Dings and Ding Circle for a one-time purchase. No subscription. No trials.

Screenshots

Password Manager4 screens
Dinger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dinger at every 2 days against Password Manager's every 2 weeks. Password Manager's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Dinger sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, Dinger every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Password Manager versus Dinger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword ManagerDinger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAFEINCLOUD SASLucas Young

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

Dinger

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
4 purchases

Dinger

One-time4
  • Small Ding$0.99
  • Dinger Pro - Unlimited Dings$2.99
  • Big Ding$2.99
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  • Mega Ding$4.99

Questions

Is Password Manager free?
Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dinger free?
Dinger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Password Manager or Dinger have ads?
Neither Password Manager nor Dinger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager or Dinger?
Password Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dinger every 2 days. Most recently, Password Manager was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dinger on October 14, 2026.

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