KyPass vs Gabbian
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- KeePass database compatibility
- Multi-cloud synchronization
- Advanced password generator
- Entry history management
- Attachment support
- Touch ID/PIN protection
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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.
Gabbian
Facilitates team communication with direct messaging and organized channels. Seamlessly integrates with Workspace Drive for easy file sharing, ensuring teams stay connected and informed.
- Direct messaging
- Team channels
- Workspace Drive integration
- Instant file sharing
- Organized conversations
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Gabbian keeps your team's connected. Send direct messages, create channels for team discussions, and keep conversations organized within your workspace. Stay in sync with your teams and never miss an important update. Stay connected with effortless messaging, organized channels, and instant file sharing—all seamlessly connected to your Workspace Drive, so you can attach and send files without missing a beat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Gabbian at Free against KyPass's $7.99. Gabbian also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). KyPass's advantage is ratings volume (386 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Gabbian is free to download; KyPass costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gabbian holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KyPass has 386 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
KyPass ships an update every 6 weeks, Gabbian every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KyPass | Gabbian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (386 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 386 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miguel Vanhove | Gabbian, Inc |
Customer experience
KyPass
Gabbian
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
Gabbian
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KyPass
No in-app purchases
Gabbian
No in-app purchases
