Comparison

EncryptMe vs Pass

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

Head to head
About

EncryptMe

Securely encrypt and protect your sensitive files, including documents, videos, and audio, using strong AES-256 encryption. Easily share or store your encrypted data through standard services like email and cloud storage.

Highlights
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Encrypts documents, video, audio, archives
  • Secure data storage
  • Secure data sharing
  • Integration with cloud services
  • Integration with email clients
Features
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EncryptMe is easy to use encryption app that can encrypt most file types (documents, video, audio, archives and other) with strong AES-256. You can securely keep save or send your data to any recipient with standard services (email, file cloud sharing and other). **EncryptMe support most of apps what support open files in external application and have "Open in application..." menu, apps like Apple iWorks, Google Docs, Dropbox, Google Drive, Apple Mail, Gmail, Outlook, Scanner Pro, iMovie, Photoshop Express, Google Photos, Aviary and many others.**

About

Pass

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
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- Compatible with the Password Store command line tool. - View, copy, add, and edit password entries. - Encrypt and decrypt password entries by PGP keys. - Synchronize with your password Git repository. - User-friendly interface: search, long press to copy, copy and open link, etc. - Support one-time password tokens (two-factor authentication codes). - AutoFill in Safari/Chrome and supported apps. - Support YubiKey.

Screenshots

EncryptMe4 screens
Pass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pass at 85% against EncryptMe's 17%. Pass also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. EncryptMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pass has 135 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of EncryptMe's written reviews are positive against 85% of Pass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EncryptMe ships an update every 10 months, Pass every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EncryptMe versus Pass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncryptMePass
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (135 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews85.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3135 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKirill FilippovMingshen Sun

Customer experience

EncryptMe

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Pass

All ratings135 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.5%

Bugs and requests

EncryptMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pass

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • 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
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  • Updated entry doesn't push to git repository
  • App crashes whenever I try to open it
  • Latest update fails to open on iPad
  • Doesn't open on iPhone 6
  • App crashes after setting GPG keys
  • Fails to open on my iPhone SE
  • App crashes after setting gpg
  • Failed to import pgp keys
  • Private repo doesn’t work
  • Imported key will be lost after updates
  • The app crashes after setting gpg
  • Search not working
  • Auto fill breaks on iPhone 11
  • Missing TOTP feature
  • No support for yubikey Nfc
  • Import of gpg key doesn’t seem to work well
  • Error when trying to add ssh://user@my-host-ip-address:/srv/repos/myrepo.git

Requested features

23 requests
  • Keep app updated long-term
  • Support for multiple GPG IDs
  • Support for Intel-based MacBooks
  • French language support
  • FaceID/TouchID integration
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  • Ability to change Git URL without re-cloning
  • Support for macOS Ventura
  • Management of multiple repositories
  • Integration with security keys (Nitrokey, YubiKey)
  • Scan split QR code for longer keys
  • Multi-store support (private/work)
  • Key generation and Git server for ordinary users
  • Keybase repository support
  • Hardware authentication with YubiKey
  • Build password repository from scratch on phone
  • Face ID protection for the app
  • Keybase encrypted Git support
  • Auto copy TOTP after form fill
  • SSH key creation for cloning repos
  • Upgrade Git dependency to latest version
  • App icon redesign
  • Safari plugin 2FA support
  • Biometric support instead of passcode

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EncryptMe

One-time1
  • Full version$0.99
None

Pass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EncryptMe free?
EncryptMe 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, EncryptMe or Pass?
Pass is rated higher. EncryptMe averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pass averages 4.7 from 135 ratings.
Do EncryptMe or Pass have ads?
Neither EncryptMe nor Pass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EncryptMe or Pass?
EncryptMe ships an update every 10 months, and Pass every 3 months. Most recently, EncryptMe was updated on October 2, 2026 and Pass on October 15, 2026.

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