KeePassium (KeePass passwords) vs LessPass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline password storage
- Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
- Password AutoFill
- KeePass/KeePassXC compatibility
- Optional cloud sync
- YubiKey support (Premium)
- Password leak audit (Premium)
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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/
LessPass
This app generates unique, strong passwords for any website using a master password and site-specific information. It operates offline, eliminating the need for cloud synchronization or password vaults across devices.
- Offline password generation
- Stateless operation
- Unique password per site
- No cloud sync required
- Master password security
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LessPass computes a unique password using a site, login, and a master password. You don't need to sync a password vault across every device or to the cloud, because LessPass works offline!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LessPass at none against KeePassium (KeePass passwords)'s 9. LessPass also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). KeePassium (KeePass passwords)'s advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 2) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, 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
Both are free to download. KeePassium (KeePass passwords) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LessPass asks for nothing beyond the download.
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KeePassium (KeePass passwords) has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of KeePassium (KeePass passwords)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of LessPass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) ships an update monthly, LessPass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KeePassium (KeePass passwords) | LessPass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KeePassium Labs | Guillaume Vincent |
Customer experience
KeePassium (KeePass passwords)
LessPass
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
LessPass
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KeePassium (KeePass passwords)
- Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- 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
LessPass
No in-app purchases
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