# EncryptMe vs Pass

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.

Both are free to download. EncryptMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pass asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EncryptMe | Pass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encryptme/id987499132/reviews) | **[4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-password-store/id1205820573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **85.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kirill Filippov](https://appshunter.io/developer/891209780) | [Mingshen Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205820572) |

## What reviewers say

### EncryptMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encryptme/id987499132)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*