# KeePassium (KeePass passwords) vs Strongbox Pro

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.

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.

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.

KeePassium (KeePass passwords) ships an update monthly, Strongbox Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KeePassium (KeePass passwords) | Strongbox Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $99.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepassium-keepass-passwords/id1435127111/reviews) | [4.7 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-pro/id1481853033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 338 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **85.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KeePassium Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352150144) | [Phoebe Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/897283734) |

## What reviewers say

### KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepassium-keepass-passwords/id1435127111)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation | $3.00 | one-time |
| Donation | $5.00 | one-time |
| Donation | $10.00 | one-time |
| KeePassium 1.44 Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| KeePassium 1.51 Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Version 2.5 Premium (iOS+Mac) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Version 2.3 Premium (iOS+Mac) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Database file not found errors
- Crashes and freezes on certain operations
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-pro/id1481853033)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Tip | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Tip | $19.99 | per year |
| Little Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $99.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 October 18, 2026 and Strongbox Pro on October 16, 2026.

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