KyPass vs Proton Authenticator
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.
Proton Authenticator
Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes with an open-source, end-to-end encrypted authenticator app. It offers seamless cross-device syncing, effortless import from other apps, and robust backup options, all protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Take control of your digital security with a trusted and private solution.
- End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
- Effortless import from other authenticators
- Secure backup and export
- Swiss privacy by design
- Open source and transparent
- Offline support
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Get the authenticator trusted by millions — from Proton Mail, the world's largest encrypted email provider. Proton Authenticator is open source, end-to-end encrypted, and protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Protect all your new accounts and strengthen security on your existing ones. Proton Authenticator keeps your 2FA codes secure, accessible, and completely private — with full control over where your data is stored. KEY FEATURES Local-First Storage:Your 2FA codes are stored entirely on your device, giving you complete control over your data. Effortless Import: Migrate from Google Authenticator, Authy, or any other app in seconds. Secure Backup & Export: Retain full control of your data with easy backup and restore options. Swiss Privacy by Design: Built under Switzerland's strongest data protection regulations. Open Source & Transparent: Auditable code. No tracking. No ads. Take control of your digital security with encryption you can trust. Free to use: No Proton account required, ad-free. Offline support: On mobile and desktop apps No other 2FA app provides this combination of security and privacy. Trusted by millions. Built by Proton. Take control of your digital security today. Terms of service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Learn more: https://proton.me
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Proton Authenticator at Free against KyPass's $7.99. Proton Authenticator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). KyPass's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Proton Authenticator is free to download; KyPass costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Proton Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 386 and 242 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of KyPass's written reviews are positive against 56% of Proton Authenticator's.
KyPass ships an update every 6 weeks, Proton Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KyPass | Proton Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (386 ratings) | 4.4 (242 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 55.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 386 — better | 242 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miguel Vanhove | Proton AG |
Customer experience
KyPass
Proton Authenticator
User reviews
KyPass
From 386 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Proton Authenticator
From 242 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Cross-platform support
- 🔒 Secure cloud sync
- 👍 Easy import from other authenticators
- 🚀 Convenient 'next' feature for codes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy UI (scrolling jitters, random sorting)
- 👎 Lack of customization options (pin favorites, change icons)
- 🐛 Sync/login issues on iPad
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
Proton Authenticator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sync/login loop on iPad
- 2FA input broken on non-iPhone devices
- Screen strobing on iPad
- Duplicate entries after import
Requested features
5 requests- PIN unlock for desktop
- Alphabetical sorting option
- Export function (not just Proton-specific backup)
- Native macOS app
- Option to hide item icons
In-app purchases
KyPass
No in-app purchases
Proton Authenticator
No in-app purchases
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