PassDrop 2 vs KeePassium (KeePass passwords)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PassDrop 2
A secure password manager for iOS that synchronizes your KeePass databases via Dropbox. It offers a clean interface for managing entries, generating strong passwords, and accessing your data offline.
- KeePass 1.x database management
- Dropbox synchronization
- Password generator
- Offline database access
- Intuitive user interface
- Clipboard management
- URL auto-opening
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PassDrop 2.0 is an updated build of Rudis Muiznieks's PassDrop for modern iOS devices. PassDrop is a fully-featured secure password management system, compatible with the free [KeePass 1.x (Classic)](http://keepass.info/) and multi-platform [KeePassX](http://www.keepassx.org/) desktop applications. PassDrop uses the free [Dropbox](http://www.dropbox.com) storage service for hassle-free synchronization of your password databases between your iPhone, Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. Features - Strong emphasis on clean, simple, intuitive user interface - Load, create, and edit multiple KeePass 1.x databases in your Dropbox account - Open KeePass 1.x databases with any file extension - Fully integrated two-way syncing to Dropbox, with collision detection - Lock file utilization when opening databases in edit mode - Offline read access to databases when no network is available - View, create, move, sort, and edit all groups and entries nested to any level - Password generator to automatically create random strong passwords for entries - Entry search capabilities at global and group-specific levels - Copy logins, passwords, URLs, or notes to your clipboard - Automatically open URLs in Safari while PassDrop remains open in the background - Optionally clear clipboard whenever PassDrop is re-activated - "Lock in background" option to auto-lock your database after a customizable amount of time - Hide "Backup" group results when searching entries - Encrypted HTTPS communication directly with the official Dropbox API for maximum security ## Commonly Requested Missing Features - File attachment viewing and sharing - Option to visually mark or hide expired entries - Add files from other apps via file sharing - Ability to unlink Dropbox and keep local databases - Key file authentication - Better UTF16/international character support - KeePass 2.x database support - KeePass 2.x is not an improved version of KeePass 1.x, but rather an entirely new product with completely unrelated file formats. Both KeePass 1.x and 2.x are actively developed and maintained and are viable password storage solutions. I chose to support KeePass 1.x with PassDrop due to the higher portability and multi-platform support for the KeePass 1.x file format. - Twofish encryption
KeePassium (KeePass passwords)
This open-source password manager prioritizes user privacy and data control. It offers secure offline storage, biometric authentication, and seamless autofill for apps and websites. Advanced features like YubiKey support and password leak audits are available with a premium license.
- Offline password storage
- Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
- Password AutoFill
- KeePass/KeePassXC compatibility
- Optional cloud sync
- YubiKey support (Premium)
- Password leak audit (Premium)
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KeePassium is an open-source password manager compatible with KeePass/KeePassXC. Built for IT professionals, power users and privacy enthusiasts, it keeps your data under your control. KeePassium is offline by default, open to review, and independently audited by Cure53. Security • Offline by default — privacy you can verify • Face ID / Touch ID — secure access without typing • Passkeys and one-time codes — when you need more than a password • YubiKey support — strong, hardware-backed protection [Premium] • Password leak audit — detects compromised passwords [Premium] Convenience • Password AutoFill — automatically sign in to apps and websites • Automatic sync — optional, works with major cloud providers or your own server • Multiple databases — share passwords with family and team members [Premium] • Quick registration — create new accounts without switching apps [Premium] • Enterprise storage — keep work passwords in your company’s cloud [Premium] Compatibility • Works with KeePass, KeePassXC, and other KeePass-compatible apps • Supports VoiceOver and large text sizes for accessibility • Premium license covers both iOS and macOS …and of course • No vendor lock-in • No analytics • No ads Privacy KeePassium does not collect any personal data. We sell the app, not its users. Privacy Policy: https://keepassium.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://keepassium.com/terms/app EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KeePassium (KeePass passwords) at 80% against PassDrop 2's 35%. KeePassium (KeePass passwords) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 22). PassDrop 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. KeePassium (KeePass passwords) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PassDrop 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KeePassium (KeePass passwords) has 1.4K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of PassDrop 2's written reviews are positive against 80% of KeePassium (KeePass passwords)'s.
PassDrop 2 ships an update every 4 days, KeePassium (KeePass passwords) monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PassDrop 2 | KeePassium (KeePass passwords) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (22 ratings) | 4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chad Austin | KeePassium Labs |
Customer experience
PassDrop 2
KeePassium (KeePass passwords)
Bugs and requests
PassDrop 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
KeePassium (KeePass passwords)
Reported bugs
3 issues- Database file not found errors
- Crashes and freezes on certain operations
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices
Requested features
4 requests- Support for more cloud storage providers
- Advanced password management features (tags, expiration, etc.)
- Improved organization and search capabilities
- Biometric unlock options for non-Face ID devices
In-app purchases
PassDrop 2
No in-app purchases
KeePassium (KeePass passwords)
- Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- Donation$3.00
- Donation$5.00
- Donation$10.00
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- KeePassium 1.44 Premium$19.99
- KeePassium 1.51 Premium$29.99
- Version 2.5 Premium (iOS+Mac)$29.99
- Version 2.3 Premium (iOS+Mac)$29.99
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