KeePassium (KeePass passwords) vs KDE Connect
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/
KDE Connect
Seamlessly integrate your devices with features like a shared clipboard, file sharing, and remote control. Use your phone as a virtual touchpad or keyboard, and even control presentations remotely. All communication is secured with end-to-end encryption.
- Shared clipboard
- File and URL sharing
- Virtual touchpad and keyboard
- Remote presentation control
- Remote command execution
- End-to-end encryption
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KDE Connect provides a set of features to integrate your workflow across devices: - Shared clipboard: copy and paste between your devices. - Share files and URLs to your computer from any app. - Virtual touchpad and keyboard: Use your phone screen as your computer's touchpad or keyboard - Remote presentation remote: control a laser pointer on the screen of your computer by moving your phone around. - Remote commands: run commands on your computer from your phone. - End-to-end TLS encryption: your information is safe. Please note you will need to install KDE Connect on your other computers/phones/tablets and keep the version up-to-date for the latest features to work. This app is part of an open source project and it exists thanks to all the people who contributed to it. Please visit the KDE Connect website to grab the source code.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KeePassium (KeePass passwords) at 4.7 against KDE Connect's 4.2. KeePassium (KeePass passwords) also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 61%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). KDE Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. KDE Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KeePassium (KeePass passwords) has 1.4K ratings behind it against 276, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of KeePassium (KeePass passwords)'s written reviews are positive against 61% of KDE Connect's.
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) ships an update monthly, KDE Connect every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | KeePassium (KeePass passwords) | KDE Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better | 4.2 (276 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 60.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 276 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 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, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KeePassium Labs | KDE e.V. |
Customer experience
KeePassium (KeePass passwords)
KDE Connect
User reviews
KeePassium (KeePass passwords)
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 👍 Seamless cloud sync
- 👍 Excellent integration with iOS features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional sync and connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable autofill functionality
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
KDE Connect
From 276 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works seamlessly across devices
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Secure file transfer
- 💡 Innovative remote control features
- 🤖 Great for Linux/KDE integration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in the background
- 🤖 Limited functionality on iOS compared to Android
- 🤔 Pairing can be unreliable at times
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
KDE Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- Clipboard push feature not working
- App crashes on launch for some users
- Incompatibility with certain device/OS combinations
- Inability to discover/connect to devices in some cases
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for background operation
- Improve multi-file transfer capabilities
- Integrate with system share sheet
- Implement two-finger scrolling and other gestures
- Add SMS/notification sync features
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
KDE Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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