Comparison

pwSafe 2 vs Save Passwords

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

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About

pwSafe 2

Securely manage all your passwords with this app. It offers autofill for websites and apps, biometric unlock, and syncs your data across devices via iCloud or Dropbox. Generate strong passwords and organize them with ease.

Highlights
  • Biometric unlock (Touch ID, Face ID)
  • Autofill for Safari and apps
  • iCloud and Dropbox sync
  • Password generation
  • Smart Pasteboard
  • Printable hardcopy
  • Organize entries in groups
Features
Currently charting
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pwSafe 2 offers Dark Mode, Touch ID, Face ID, Safari and apps autofill, iPhone landscape mode, adaptive text, a new design and much more on top of pwSafe 1. Easy, secure and full featured password management across devices and computers. pwSafe uses iCloud or Dropbox to keep your password databases backed-up and synced between your iOS devices and computers. It is compatible with open source Password Safe. No in-app purchases are needed for unlimited usage, including iCloud sync (see below). Now available for the Mac with iCloud Sync - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pwsafe-password-safe-compatible/id520993579?mt=12 This application is not related to any application developed and/or marketed by PSafe Tecnologia S/A, including PSafe Total. == What people are saying about pwSafe: ***** "Brilliant! - Passwords in sync at last!" -- Daddio1946 from Australia ***** "Great integration and support - PasswordSafe is great and this app makes it even better! Easy to setup and use. Their support for big fixes is great and the turn around time is short." -- Joeartz from the USA ***** "Very good, better than it's rivals, does what it's supposed to do AND the copy-feature is EX-CELLENT!" -- WaiWera from New Zealand ***** "I highly recommend this app for anyone who has a large number of usernames or hard-to-remember passwords." -- razor11401 from Canada ***** "Excellent tool for multiplatform password storage - Excellent tool that enhances my online security by creating complex and long passwords without the inconvenience of retyping them time and time again." -- AmberTiara from Neaderland == List of features: - TouchID unlocks - Safari and apps autofill (extension) - Smart Pasteboard: tilt your device face down to switch between username and password when using other apps - Can open safes from any cloud service with an iOS 8 Storage Provider Extension - Print a hardcopy of your data - New iPad with Retina display & iPhone 5 support - iCloud sync, realtime and bi-directional - Dropbox sync**, fully automatic and bi-directional - Password generation - Passcode protection - Universal binary - iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch optimized - Compatible with the famous open source Password Safe desktop app - Search all fields - Organize entries in groups - Single tap password copy to clipboard - Single tap password copy to clipboard and open website - Clear password from clipboard after one minute - Multiple fields (title, username, password, URL, email and notes) - Define custom fields - Full unicode support - iTunes file sharing - Receives safes as e-mail attachments (please name your safes with a .psafe3 extension) - Opens safes from Dropbox (free without sync, paid otherwise) - Export to PDF (encrypted, of course) - Password history (per safe and per entry settings) - Named password policies - Fully compatible with Password Safe version 3.31 file format - Multiple safes - Unlimited passwords - Unlimited password groups - Two-factor authentication using YubiKey security token - Generate TOTP authentication codes (two-factor authentication) - Create and use Passkeys for password-free authentication ** Syncing via Dropbox is an In-App purchase. Instead of trusting on a single developer security knowledge, pwSafe borrows all its encryption code directly from the famous Password Safe open source password manager (https://pwsafe.org). Password Safe has been originally created by security guru Bruce Schneier and nowadays is maintained by Rony Shapiro. Since it has been around as an open source project for more than two decades now, it has been extensively reviewed by many experts. Apple’s standard end user license agreement (EULA) applies to the pwSafe app (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) The (optional) services provided by pwSafe Cloud are subject to our Terms of Use (https://pwsafe.app/terms-of-use/)

About

Save Passwords

Securely store login credentials, bank details, medical files, and documents with AES-128 encryption. Features a strong password generator and cloud sync across Apple devices. Offers easy recovery options and biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • AES-128 encryption for sensitive data
  • Strong password generator
  • Cloud sync via iCloud
  • Biometric authentication (Touch ID, Face ID)
  • Store login details, bank info, and documents
  • Automatic lock and easy recovery options
Features
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We are concerned about data security. And make it stronger and stronger. This app is very useful for elderly people who do not remember their credentials. - Easily save information like Login, Bank details, Notes. - Available for iPhone, iPad, Macbook. - Strong Password generator. - Save medical files like vaccination certificates, prescriptions, etc. - Save documents - Customize item: You can input/save your own style. - We promise that we do not keep your information in our storage. - Your information/data will save only on your device and save on your iCloud drive. Sensitive information will be saved using AES-128 encryption. - Cloud sync enable. You can use this app on multiple devices like iPhones, iPad. Only required same iCloud ID across all the devices. - No pain of provides email, easy signup, and log in. - Enable touch ID, face id. - Automatic lock. - Excellent and easy three recovery options. - We are ready to support you 24/7. FEATURES No email ID or Phone number is required. Do not disturb showing Advertisement. Save unlimited items and Unlimited space. Save medical files like vaccination certificates, prescriptions, etc. All kinds of images and documents could be uploaded Easily save information like Login, Bank details, Notes. Customize item: You can input/save your own style. We promise that we do not keep your information in our storage. Your information/data will save only on your device and save on your iCloud drive. Sensitive information will be saved using AES-128 encryption. Cloud sync enable. You can use this app on multiple devices like iPhones, iPad. Only required same iCloud ID across all the devices. No pain of provides email, easy signup, and log in. Enable touch ID. Automatic lock. Excellent and easy three recovery options. We are ready to support you 24/7. This app contain in App Purchase features. This purchase will be transacted through your iTunes account upon purchase approval. The subscription will renew within 24 hours before the subscription period ends. You can manage and cancel your subscription at any time in your iTunes account settings. Terms of Use https://password-manager.rovmik.com/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy Policy https://password-manager.rovmik.com/terms-and-conditions.html

Screenshots

pwSafe 24 screens
Save Passwords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Save Passwords at Free against pwSafe 2's $2.99. pwSafe 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 33). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Save Passwords is free to download; pwSafe 2 costs $2.99 up front. pwSafe 2 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Save Passwords sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

pwSafe 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pwSafe 2 has 5.1K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of pwSafe 2's written reviews are positive against 64% of Save Passwords's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pwSafe 2 ships an update weekly, Save Passwords every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
pwSafe 2 versus Save Passwords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpwSafe 2Save Passwords
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (5.1K ratings) — better4.2 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5.1K — better33
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#135 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuvisoft B.V.Shourob Datta

Customer experience

pwSafe 2

All ratings5,107 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews347 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative22.8%

Save Passwords

All ratings33 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

pwSafe 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sudden loss of password data
  • Inability to open external safes after updates
  • Frequent crashes when trying to copy/paste passwords

Requested features

3 requests
  • Google Drive/OneDrive integration
  • Improved UI/UX, especially for search and navigation
  • More customization options for password generation

Save Passwords

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

pwSafe 2

Subscriptions3
  • 3 Months1 Month trial$2.993 Months
  • 6 Months1 Month trial$4.996 Months
  • 1 Year1 Month trial$8.991 Year
One-time4
  • Dropbox Sync Support$2.99
  • Small Donation$4.99
  • Medium Donation$9.99
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  • Large Donation$19.99
4 purchases

Save Passwords

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is pwSafe 2 free?
pwSafe 2 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Save Passwords free?
Save Passwords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, pwSafe 2 or Save Passwords?
pwSafe 2 is rated higher. pwSafe 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Save Passwords averages 4.2 from 33 ratings.
Do pwSafe 2 or Save Passwords have ads?
Neither pwSafe 2 nor Save Passwords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pwSafe 2 or Save Passwords?
pwSafe 2 ships an update weekly, and Save Passwords every 9 days. Most recently, pwSafe 2 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Save Passwords on July 17, 2026.

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