Comparison

KeePassium (KeePass passwords) vs Scan Now

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

Scan Now

Effortlessly scan documents with a fast and simple mobile application. Its user-friendly interface and advanced capabilities allow for quick document capture and sharing. Designed with privacy in mind, it ensures your data remains secure.

Highlights
  • Fast document scanning
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Advanced scanning capabilities
  • Quick document sharing
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Secure data handling
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ScanNow is a fast and simple app for scanning documents on iOS. With its easy-to-use interface and advanced scanning capabilities, you can quickly and easily scan documents and send them to any place you want. Whether you're at the office or on the go, ScanNow has you covered. Plus, with its privacy-focused design, you can trust that your data is safe and secure. Try ScanNow today and experience the convenience and efficiency of professional document scanning on your iPhone or iPad.

Screenshots

KeePassium (KeePass passwords)4 screens
Scan Now1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan Now at none against KeePassium (KeePass passwords)'s 9. Scan Now also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). KeePassium (KeePass passwords)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 7). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KeePassium (KeePass passwords) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Scan Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan Now holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KeePassium (KeePass passwords) has 1.4K ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of Scan Now's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeePassium (KeePass passwords) ships an update monthly, Scan Now every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) versus Scan Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeePassium (KeePass passwords)Scan Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better7
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeePassium LabsMarcin Stepnowski

Customer experience

KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

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

Scan Now

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Scan Now

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
None

Scan Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KeePassium (KeePass passwords) free?
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan Now free?
Scan Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KeePassium (KeePass passwords) or Scan Now?
Scan Now is rated higher. KeePassium (KeePass passwords) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Scan Now averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do KeePassium (KeePass passwords) or Scan Now have ads?
Neither KeePassium (KeePass passwords) nor Scan Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeePassium (KeePass passwords) or Scan Now?
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) ships an update monthly, and Scan Now every 27 months. Most recently, KeePassium (KeePass passwords) was updated on September 27, 2026 and Scan Now on September 14, 2026.

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