Comparison

KyPass vs KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

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

Head to head
About

KyPass

Securely manage all your sensitive information, including usernames and passwords, in a single encrypted database. This app offers robust synchronization across multiple cloud services and devices, along with advanced features for password generation and entry management.

Highlights
  • KeePass database compatibility
  • Multi-cloud synchronization
  • Advanced password generator
  • Entry history management
  • Attachment support
  • Touch ID/PIN protection
Features
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KyPass is designed for users who demand the highest level of security for their personal data. It is fully compatible with the open-source KeePass Password Safe database format, allowing you to manage your credentials securely and efficiently across all your devices. Secure Sync and Backup Your encrypted database can be stored and synchronized using: • iCloud Drive • Dropbox • Google Drive • OneDrive (personal and business) • SFTP • Any WebDAV-compatible cloud service Powerful and Complete KyPass stores all your sensitive information — usernames, passwords, URLs, notes, and more — in a single, encrypted database. Entries are organized into groups, and the built-in search lets you find what you need instantly. Exclusive Features • Tree view navigation (ideal on iPad) • Full field reference support • Complete history management (view and maintain previous versions) • Recycle Bin support • Folder selection for Dropbox and WebDAV • Attachment support (read and write) And Also • Multi-cloud synchronization across all your devices • Safari and third-party browser integration • Advanced password generator with smart character rules • KDBX4 support • External keyboard compatibility • Local WebDAV browser for direct imports • Download database directly from a URL • Touch ID or PIN protection (securely stores the master key in iOS Keychain) • One-Time Password (OTP) support • Barcode sharing for entries • Detailed entry information including creation, modification, and expiry dates KyPass is powerful enough to replace your desktop password manager, yet simple enough to use anywhere. Discover the most complete and secure KeePass-compatible app for iPhone and iPad.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Offline password storage
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Password AutoFill
  • KeePass/KeePassXC compatibility
  • Optional cloud sync
  • YubiKey support (Premium)
  • Password leak audit (Premium)
Features
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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/

Screenshots

KyPass4 screens
KeePassium (KeePass passwords)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KeePassium (KeePass passwords) at Free against KyPass's $7.99. KeePassium (KeePass passwords) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). KyPass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

KeePassium (KeePass passwords) is free to download; KyPass costs $7.99 up front. KeePassium (KeePass passwords) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. KyPass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KeePassium (KeePass passwords) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 386 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of KyPass's written reviews are positive against 80% of KeePassium (KeePass passwords)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KyPass ships an update every 6 weeks, KeePassium (KeePass passwords) monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
KyPass versus KeePassium (KeePass passwords): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKyPassKeePassium (KeePass passwords)
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (386 ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews79.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3861.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMiguel VanhoveKeePassium Labs

Customer experience

KyPass

All ratings386 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.8%
Negative37.2%

KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

All ratings1,412 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews698 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%

User reviews

KyPass

From 386 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Long time user
  • 👍 Pretty good
  • 🔒 Great app
  • 👍 Perfect app
  • 🚀 Brilliant App

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Update is broken
  • 🐛 OneDrive integration crashes app
  • 🐛 cannot be pasted. The interface is not beautiful and there is a display error problem.
  • 🐛 TOTP doesn't work
  • 🐛 Face ID no longer working

KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
  • 👍 Seamless cloud sync
  • 👍 Excellent integration with iOS features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync and connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable autofill functionality
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security

Bugs and requests

KyPass

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Version 6.1 will not sync with iCloud.
  • Local file no response while touch, but iCloud file works while touching. Moved local file to iCloud file, it didn't sync. Lost most of important passwords.
  • New entries won't sync. I've added entries in the app and they don't show up in my kdbx files.
  • Never allows me to link to OneDrive
  • Unable to sync using SFTP. One drive works fine.
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  • Won't synch, can't export to any of my cloud services (Google drive, Dropbox, ICloud), can't even save a copy to my iPad.
  • iCloud sync stopped working
  • Versione a pagamento inutilizzabile!!!
  • Forced to upgrade
  • Whenever hit the keyboard password shortcut and clear the autofilled URL in the search box, the keyboard never is shown so I can't search.
  • Only Dropbox cloud sync works when on BPN
  • WebDAV геНельзя добавить сервер
  • Не активно окно с добавлением сервера. Покупал ради WebDAV. Выкинутые 530р
  • Crashes upon launch & key file disappeared!
  • try create webdav storage ... crashes straight away.
  • Allows access without master password
  • Constant crashes, forced to pay to upgrade every version

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more languages!
  • Please, Did you fix CVE-2023-32784?
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

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

None

KyPass

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time7
  • 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

Questions

Is KyPass free?
KyPass costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeePassium (KeePass passwords) free?
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KyPass or KeePassium (KeePass passwords)?
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) is rated higher. KyPass averages 4.1 out of 5 from 386 ratings, while KeePassium (KeePass passwords) averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.
Do KyPass or KeePassium (KeePass passwords) have ads?
Neither KyPass nor KeePassium (KeePass passwords) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KyPass or KeePassium (KeePass passwords)?
KyPass ships an update every 6 weeks, and KeePassium (KeePass passwords) monthly. Most recently, KyPass was updated on September 22, 2026 and KeePassium (KeePass passwords) on September 24, 2026.

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