# Codebook Password Manager — Password Manager & Data Vault

> Secure password manager and data vault with encryption and cross-device sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Zetetic LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebook-password-manager/id316817719 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zetetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/316817722)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,332 App Store ratings · 347 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2009-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebook-password-manager/id316817719/reviews.md

## What is Codebook Password Manager?

Codebok Password Manager provides powerful and complete data encryption, a flexible data model, automatic sync with Codebook Cloud, and Password AutoFill.

Codebook is free to download and use. Automatic sync with Codebook Cloud requires a subscription.

Codebook has been protecting sensitive information on mobile devices since the days of the Palm Pilot! It protects your passwords and personal information from unauthorized access by would-be crackers, malicious thieves, and snoopy coworkers. Stop using the same password for all your accounts! Codebook generates strong, random passwords and keeps them for you, protected by your master password and powerful encryption.

With a subscription to Codebook Cloud, Codebook will keep your passwords and other sensitive data in sync across all your devices.

Features:

* Fast login with Face ID and Touch ID
* Full support for AufoFill Passwords in iOS
* Designed to work on iPhone *and* iPad
* Automatic background sync with Codebook Cloud
* Support for user-initiated sync over Dropbox, Drive, and Desktop WiFi (w/ Codebook for macOS and Windows)
* Full text search as you type across all your records and fields
* Auto-lock timer allows you to keep Codebook temporarily unlocked while you switch apps
* Configurable field masking to hide sensitive data from view
* Erases clipboard when information is copied to be pasted in other apps after two minutes
* Supports both portrait and landscape device orientation
* Includes 200 gorgeous color icons for personalizing your records
* Generates two-step verification (TOTP) codes
* Scans QR codes with main camera
* Store sensitive Image files and PDF documents (10MB max)
* Scan and save data from QR codes directly to your entries
* The Password Review feature checks a password for breaches in the HaveIBeenPwned.com database of over half a billion hacked passwords

Use Stronger Passwords:

* Codebook helps you remember stronger passwords, but also to generate them
* The password generator allows you to generate random passwords from several common character sets, and adjusts for bias
* The password generator also supports Diceware passwords, both the Reinhold and Electronic Frontier Foundation variants

Customize Away:

* Personalize categories to match your organizational style
* Customize your entries including usernames, passwords, websites, notes and create your own fields and labels
* Note records can be created in any category to store free-form text
* Store any information you want--no restrictive templates!
* Store URL connection strings (e.g. SSH, AFP, SFTP) to launch other applications directly
* Star your Favorites to get at them quickly and sort them to the top of search results

Encryption and Password Protection:

* Uses the open source, encrypted database engine SQLCipher for all data storage
* The encryption used is 256-bit AES in CBC mode
* Master Password key derivation uses 256,000 rounds of PBKDF2 SHA-256
* Every encrypted database has its own random initialization vector
* Every page of storage has its own random initialization vector and HMAC protection
* Hardware-accelerated using CommonCrypto for speed and reduced battery consumption
* All sync data is encrypted with a completely random Sync Key

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Powerful data encryption
- Password generation
- Password AutoFill
- Cross-device sync
- Face ID/Touch ID login
- Password breach checker

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Codebook Cloud Family | $13.99 | per month |
| Codebook Cloud Family | $13.99 | per month |
| Codebook Cloud Personal | $60.00 | per year |
| Codebook Cloud Personal | $7.00 | per month |
| Codebook Cloud Personal | $60.00 | per year |
| Codebook Cloud Personal | $7.00 | per month |
| Codebook Cloud Family | $119.99 | per year |
| Codebook Cloud Family | $119.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Codebook Pro for iOS | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Codebook Password Manager?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 🔒 Robust encryption and security
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sync issues after updates
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 💡 Lack of advanced features (e.g., photo/file storage, multi-factor authentication)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes and data loss after iOS upgrades
- Sync key issues causing data inaccessibility

**Most requested features**

- Add support for Face ID/Touch ID authentication
- Improve sync reliability and background sync capabilities
- Introduce a universal app for iPad
- Allow custom icons and categories

## Recent user reviews (10 of 347)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codebook-password-manager/id316817719/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Codebook

*2026-07-27, version 5.3.7*

I like Codebook for its security and simplicity.  I have used it for many years, however I have lately had to use a second password manager due to the lack of support for passkeys in Codebook.

### 5/5 — Codebook support

*2026-07-17, version 5.3.7*

Great product and super technical support.  They are very responsive to my questions.

### 5/5 — Great life organizer

*2026-07-11, version 5.3.7*

Codebook password manager is an essential app in organizing my daily life.  I use it to store my id’s and passwords for my accounts and websites.  Historically I would manage this data on a MS Word document but it wasn’t efficient. I have over 300 entries in Codebook and I use it throughout every day to access my websites and obtain my account/user data.  I highly recommend it as it’s one of those must have life organizers.  Easy to use, huge time saver, can backup your data, secure access - it’s my most used app on my phone

### 5/5 — Stable, reliable

*2026-06-29, version 5.3.6*

Been using the app for 10 years. Always stable & reliable with every update. I like how it’s simple & that I can organize based on my habits. Excellent!

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2026-06-09, version 5.3.5*

I have been using this password manager since it was STRIP (secure tool for recalling important passwords) on a Palm Pilot.  I eventually moved my data forward to my iPhone, and have been using it ever since. I have accumulated hundreds of passwords, and find this software to be a perfect mix of security and use ability. Other password software automate things to the point that I feel I don’t have control. I can do that with this if I want to, but I don’t have to.

Great software. Decades of security and still going strong.

### 5/5 — Best Password Manager

*2026-05-30, version 5.3.4*

I have used this product for many years. It syncs between my phone and my desktop automatically. It saves pictures associated with general information I want to protect. I save photos and descriptions of my jewelry for security purposes. Plus I save combinations for safes. It is a versatile program that isn’t just for passwords but for all information that I want to stay safe.

### 5/5 — Great App - Been Using it for Years.

*2026-05-18, version 5.3.4*

Currently I’m still on an iPhone 7 Plus and Codebook has NEVER given me a problem. I love it.  The only minor thing is the new icon. It has a little bit of a lower contrast than the previous one. That’s just a preference thing for me. 
Keep up the good work!

### 5/5 — The best for security

*2026-04-23, version 5.3.3*

I asked AI about hacking:  
“Your data is encrypted using AES-256-CBC with HMAC-SHA512 countermeasures against tampering, and the encryption key derivation uses 256,000 rounds of PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA512 with a unique random salt. 
	•	Since Codebook doesn’t have its own servers, hackers are unlikely to bother trying to crack Codebook’s encryption  — there’s no central server to target.
	•	It was rated “by far the most resilient app to password cracking” by Elcomsoft at Black Hat EU 2012.”

### 5/5 — Works well with good support

*2026-04-11, version 5.3.1*

I’ve used for years and find it very adequate. Integration with Chrome is working for me.

### 5/5 — You can keep passwords locally securely

*2026-02-01, version 5.3.1*

You can keep passwords locally securely with this, it can back up directly on a local network, so right there it’s better than most of the competition. What more do you need?

## Frequently asked questions about Codebook Password Manager

### What does this password manager do?

This app acts as a secure password manager and data vault, protecting your sensitive information with powerful encryption. It allows you to store passwords, generate strong new ones, and autofill login forms. It also offers features like cross-device synchronization and a password breach checker.

### How does the app protect my data?

The application uses 256-bit AES encryption in CBC mode, with a master password key derivation using 256,000 rounds of PBKDF2 SHA-256. It also utilizes the open-source SQLCipher for its encrypted database engine, ensuring robust protection against unauthorized access.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. However, automatic synchronization with Codebook Cloud, which keeps your data synced across all your devices, requires a subscription. This means core functionality is free, but advanced syncing features are paid.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to work on both iPhone and iPad devices. It also supports features like Face ID and Touch ID for fast login, and full support for Password Autofill in iOS, enhancing its usability on Apple mobile devices.

### What are the main benefits of using this password manager?

Key benefits include enhanced security through strong encryption, the convenience of generating and storing strong, unique passwords, and the ability to autofill login details. It also offers features like cross-device synchronization, a password breach checker, and the ability to store other sensitive data like images and PDFs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3.8 — 2026-08-24

* Fixes crash during first setup when trying to search right away
* [iPad] Fixes crash when transitioning to collapsed mode
* Fixes Focus item does not provide a parentFocusEnvironment crash
* Fixes password generator exclude characters not working for smart quotes/apostrophes

### 5.3.7 — 2026-07-07

* Fixes incorrect translucent tab bar on Settings View on less than iOS 26
* [iPad] Fixes Layout requested for visible navigation bar crash
* Fixes frivolous Codebook Password Required notification when request times out

### 5.3.6 — 2026-06-22

* Updates to SQLCipher 4.16.0
* Updates Sync Key Wallet Pass certificate
* Fixes changeset could not be removed error when syncing with non-Codebook Cloud service
* Adds last background refresh date to Sync View debug section footer when using Codebook Cloud Sync
* Display error when Replace Sharing Key fails because of missing Codebook Cloud user id or session client
* [iPad] Fixes favorites view controller not properly sizing when side nav is visible
* [iPad] Fixes sync view controller footer and headers not properly displaying when side nav is visible
* [iPad] Fixes bug that could cause entire screen not to layout properly after selecting rows quickly from the side nav
* [iPad] Fixes Codebook Cloud details view not properly sizing when side nav is visible
* [iPad] Fixes persisting pending for category view controller not properly appearing in side nav right away
* [iPad] Fixes side panel improperly scrolling to row when selecting row
* [iPad] Fixes bug causing blank screen when accessing Settings in certain cases
* [iPad] Fixes icon selector blocked by side panel

### 5.3.5 — 2026-06-04

* Fixes stale item list on Attachments view
* Fixes issue displaying transparent background pdfs in dark mode

### 5.3.4 — 2026-05-14

* Fixes crash when trying to add attachment from camera
* [iPad] Defaults to always showing side navigation panel. New preference in Settings > Preferences to automatically hide side panel.
* [iPad] Fixes crash when deleting only entry in search results when side navigation panel isn't visible
* [iPad] Fixes crash on first Codebook Cloud sync when side navigation panel is collapsed

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