# Password Manager vs Pass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pass at none against Password Manager's 7. Pass also leads on ads (none vs shown). Password Manager's advantage is ratings volume (752 vs 135). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Password Manager sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Pass asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Password Manager against 4.7 for Pass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Password Manager has 752 ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 85% of Pass's.

Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, Pass every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Password Manager | Pass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (752 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-secure/id934286423/reviews) | **[4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-password-store/id1205820573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **752** | 135 |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **85.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Mingshen Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205820572) |

## What reviewers say

### Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-secure/id934286423)

Securely store login credentials, photos, videos, and notes with robust encryption. Features include automatic form filling, a password generator, and a private media vault. Protect your digital life with advanced privacy options.

**Highlights:** Secure password storage, Automatic form filling, Password generator, Private photo and video vault, Built-in secure browser, AES 256-bit encryption

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP Plus | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Plus | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🚀 Efficient app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔑 Password reset/recovery problems
- 🤔 Unclear pricing and feature differences

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 13 update
- Fingerprint/Face ID not working
- Inability to access stored data

**Requested features**

- Password reset/recovery option
- Improved support and communication
- Clearer pricing and feature information


### Pass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-password-store/id1205820573)

Securely manage your passwords with this app. It allows you to view, add, and edit entries, encrypting them with PGP keys. Features include synchronization with Git repositories, one-time password support, and auto-fill capabilities.

**Highlights:** PGP encryption/decryption, Git repository synchronization, One-time password tokens, AutoFill in browsers and apps, YubiKey support, Search and copy functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and quick basic interface
- 🔒 Secure with PGP encryption
- ☁️ Syncs with Git server
- 🔗 Share sheet integration
- 👍 Simple and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues creating entries with YubiKey
- 🐛 Auto-fill not working after updates
- 🐛 Syncing to Git repo issues
- 🐛 Fails to clone repo via HTTPS
- 🐛 Pushing to repo fails often

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot add password with YubiKey as PGP-Key
- Application doesn't work after last iOS update
- Cannot auto-fill password after last update
- Pushing to the repo tends to fail
- Cannot clone the repo via https

**Requested features**

- Keep app updated long-term
- Support for multiple GPG IDs
- Support for Intel-based MacBooks
- French language support
- FaceID/TouchID integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Password Manager free?

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

### Is Pass free?

Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Password Manager or Pass?

Pass is rated higher. Password Manager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 752 ratings, while Pass averages 4.7 from 135 ratings.

### Do Password Manager or Pass have ads?

Password Manager shows ads; Pass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Password Manager or Pass?

Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Pass every 3 months. Most recently, Password Manager was updated on August 22, 2026 and Pass on September 13, 2026.

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