# Stashword vs mSecure

The clearest difference is monetization model: mSecure at freemium against Stashword's subscription. mSecure also leads on ratings volume (52K vs 135) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Stashword's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 62%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stashword sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and mSecure sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Stashword against 4.8 for mSecure. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mSecure has 52K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Stashword's written reviews are positive against 62% of mSecure's.

Stashword ships an update every 4 months, mSecure every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stashword | mSecure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashword-digital-vault/id942371713/reviews) | **[4.8 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msecure-password-manager/id1063795594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 135 | **52K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 23 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FireArc Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658796782) | [mSeven Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/292411905) |

## What reviewers say

### Stashword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashword-digital-vault/id942371713)

Securely store passwords, documents, and credit cards with military-grade encryption. Generate strong passwords, sync across devices, and access your information easily with biometric authentication.

**Highlights:** Secure digital vault, Password generation, Cross-device synchronization, Biometric unlock (Face ID/fingerprint), Military-grade AES-256 encryption, Document scanning and storage, Password strength meter

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stashword Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Stashword Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Stashword Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Stashword Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription to Stashword | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
- 🔒 Securely stores passwords and documents
- 💰 Good price for features
- ⏱️ Saves time and effort
- 💡 Useful for remembering many passwords

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty changing master password
- 🐛 Account recovery issues
- 🐛 Subscription renewal problems
- 🐛 Inability to add new information
- 🐛 Locked out of account

**Reported bugs**

- Master password change process is difficult
- Unable to recover account after password change
- Passwords displayed as empty folders after password change
- Subscription renewal not recognized
- Unable to add new information after renewal

**Requested features**

- Bring back Apple Watch app


### mSecure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msecure-password-manager/id1063795594)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely store and manage all your sensitive digital information, including passwords, financial details, and personal documents. Generate strong passwords, utilize auto-fill, and share data selectively with others. Protect your digital life with robust encryption and convenient access across devices.

**Highlights:** AES 256-bit encryption, Password generator, Auto-fill credentials, Two-Factor Authentication, Shared Vaults, Biometric authentication

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Upgrade | $1.49 | per month |
| Essentials Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Upgrade | $14.99 | per year |
| Essentials Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent password manager
- 🔒 Secure storage of passwords and data
- 💡 Customizable templates and fields
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 👍 Reliable and stable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Forced to use cloud sync and account
- 💰 Subscription model and paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Issues with data migration from older versions
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in newer versions
- 🔒 Lack of password recovery options

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing password entries
- Sync issues between devices
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable biometric login

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom categories
- Improved organization and navigation
- Automatic password generation and updating
- Offline/local sync option
- Family/shared account support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stashword free?

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

### Is mSecure free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stashword or mSecure?

mSecure is rated higher. Stashword averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while mSecure averages 4.8 from 52K ratings.

### Do Stashword or mSecure have ads?

Neither Stashword nor mSecure shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stashword or mSecure?

Stashword ships an update every 4 months, and mSecure every 2 months. Most recently, Stashword was updated on November 1, 2026 and mSecure on November 8, 2026.

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