Comparison

KeePassium (KeePass passwords) vs Strongbox Pro

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

Head to head
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/

About

Strongbox Pro

Securely store and protect all your passwords with one master password. Supports open-source formats and offers advanced security features like biometric unlock, hardware token protection, and cloud syncing.

Highlights
  • Master password protection
  • Biometric unlock (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Passkey and YubiKey support
  • Military-grade encryption
  • Cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
  • Password auditing (weak passwords, HIBP check)
  • Secure password generation
Features
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Strongbox Pro is available here for outright and upfront purchase instead of via an In-App Purchase upgrade. This version of Strongbox is identical to the much loved Strongbox application with all the Pro features and the same regular update schedule. Strongbox is an application for keeping all your passwords safely stored and protected by one master password. Supporting the open source Password Safe and KeePass formats. *** Supports Family Sharing *** *** Features *** - Face ID/Touch ID Unlock for the ultimate in convenience, security and speed. - PIN Code Unlock with a Duress PIN option for those tricky situations. - Passkey support - The latest, most convenient and most secure authentication method (passkeys). - YubiKey protection - secure your databases with a hardware token. - Secure - protected by time tested military grade cryptography. - Private - Isolated In-App attachments viewer for your sensitive documents, photos & videos. - Audit your passwords - Automatically check your database for weak passwords including a 'Have I Been Pwned?' check. - Cloud Support, so you can access your cloud safes using iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, WebDAV or SFTP even when offline. Use the built in Files app for many other storage options or store them securely only on your local device. You choose your storage. - Search your entire set of passwords and secrets instantly and powerfully, with deep search. Autocomplete new entries, and auto generate secure passwords. - Compatible - Import/Export by Files app, Email, CSV, iTunes File Sharing or use cloud storage. - Standards compliant - using the time tested Password Safe and KeePass formats so you can import any existing password safe you have. - Features galore - Incredibly configurable password generation including Diceware (XKCD) & regular passwords. - Timed Auto Clear Clipboard. - Entry History. - KeePass Field References, Tags, Custom Icon & FavIcons (including automatic search & download). - Two Factor Authentication codes (TOTP) - QR Code, Steam & Manual. --------------------------------------------------------------------- • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Strongbox Privacy Policy may be found here: https://strongboxsafe.com/privacy-policy/ • Strongbox Terms of Use may be found here: https://strongboxsafe.com/terms/

Screenshots

KeePassium (KeePass passwords)4 screens
Strongbox Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KeePassium (KeePass passwords) at Free against Strongbox Pro's $99.99. KeePassium (KeePass passwords) also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 338). Strongbox Pro's advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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; Strongbox Pro costs $99.99 up front. KeePassium (KeePass passwords) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Strongbox Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for KeePassium (KeePass passwords) against 4.7 for Strongbox Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 338 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of KeePassium (KeePass passwords)'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Strongbox Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeePassium (KeePass passwords) ships an update monthly, Strongbox Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) versus Strongbox Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeePassium (KeePass passwords)Strongbox Pro
PriceFree — better$99.99
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings)4.7 (338 ratings)
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better338
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeePassium LabsPhoebe Code Limited

Customer experience

KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

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

Strongbox Pro

All ratings338 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.8%

Bugs and 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

Strongbox Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
7 purchases

Strongbox Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Tip$2.991 Month
  • Annual Tip$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • Little Tip$4.99
  • Small Tip$9.99
  • Medium Tip$19.99
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  • Large Tip$99.99
  • Huge Tip$199.99

Questions

Is KeePassium (KeePass passwords) free?
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strongbox Pro free?
Strongbox Pro costs $99.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KeePassium (KeePass passwords) or Strongbox Pro?
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) and Strongbox Pro are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 338 ratings respectively.
Do KeePassium (KeePass passwords) or Strongbox Pro have ads?
Neither KeePassium (KeePass passwords) nor Strongbox Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeePassium (KeePass passwords) or Strongbox Pro?
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) ships an update monthly, and Strongbox Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, KeePassium (KeePass passwords) was updated on September 30, 2026 and Strongbox Pro on September 29, 2026.

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