# Password Manager vs Safe Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Safe Notes at 100% against Password Manager's 78%. Safe Notes also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Password Manager's advantage is ratings volume (754 vs 22). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Password Manager sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Safe Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Safe Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Password Manager has 754 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of Safe Notes's.

Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, Safe Notes monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Password Manager | Safe Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (754 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-secure/id934286423/reviews) | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-notes-privacy-protector/id1518873150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **754** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Marco Troncone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518873153) |

## 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


### Safe Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-notes-privacy-protector/id1518873150)

Securely store and organize your thoughts, plans, and sensitive information with a password-protected notepad. Create text notes, checklists, add images and audio, and convert content to PDF for easy sharing. Access your data offline and enjoy automatic backups.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Offline access, Convert notes to PDF, Add photos and audio, Organize with tags, To-do lists, Automatic backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Password Manager free?

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

### Is Safe Notes free?

Safe Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Password Manager or Safe Notes?

Safe Notes is rated higher. Password Manager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 754 ratings, while Safe Notes averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do Password Manager or Safe Notes have ads?

Both Password Manager and Safe Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Password Manager or Safe Notes?

Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Safe Notes monthly. Most recently, Password Manager was updated on November 5, 2026 and Safe Notes on November 3, 2026.

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