Strongbox Pro vs Cryptomator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Cryptomator
Encrypt your sensitive data stored in cloud services with this open-source tool. It allows you to create secure vaults with passwords, accessible only by you, and integrates seamlessly with your device's file system. Protect your privacy and ensure your data remains confidential.
- Cloud data encryption
- Password-protected vaults
- Face ID/Touch ID unlock
- Files app integration
- Compatible with major cloud services
- Open-source software
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Take the security of your data into your own hands. Cryptomator encrypts your files before they reach the cloud — so only you hold the key. Not your cloud provider, not us, no one. Most cloud providers encrypt your data only during transmission, or they keep the decryption keys themselves — keys that can be stolen, copied, or misused. With Cryptomator, the key to your data stays in your hands. EASY TO USE Cryptomator is a simple tool for digital self-defense. Protect your cloud data yourself, independently. • Assign a password to a folder — we call it a vault. That's all: no key creation, no registration, no configuration • Unlock vaults with Face ID / Touch ID • Fully integrated into the Files app — browse and open your encrypted files right where you already manage them • Everything you save into a vault is encrypted automatically COMPATIBLE Cryptomator works with the most commonly used cloud storages and is available for all major operating systems. • Compatible with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint (incl. Microsoft Teams), pCloud, Box, WebDAV- and S3-based cloud storage services • Create vaults in any location via other File Providers (third-party apps must support this) • Access the same vaults across all your mobile devices and computers SECURE & TRUSTWORTHY You don't have to trust Cryptomator blindly, because it is open source software — everyone can see the code: https://github.com/cryptomator/ios • No backdoors and no expiration date, thanks to open source • File content and filename encryption with AES and 256 bit key length • Vault password secured with scrypt for enhanced brute-force resistance • Independently audited by security researchers; crypto implementation publicly documented If someone looks into the folder in your cloud, they cannot draw any conclusions about your data. AWARD-WINNING Cryptomator received the CeBIT Innovation Award 2016 for Usable Security and Privacy. CRYPTOMATOR COMMUNITY Join the Cryptomator Community and participate in the conversations with other Cryptomator users: • Community: https://community.cryptomator.org • Mastodon: @cryptomator@mastodon.online --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cryptomator at Free against Strongbox Pro's $99.99. Strongbox Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (85% vs 63%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Cryptomator is free to download; Strongbox Pro costs $99.99 up front. Strongbox Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Cryptomator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Strongbox Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 340 and 440 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Strongbox Pro's written reviews are positive against 63% of Cryptomator's.
Strongbox Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Cryptomator every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Strongbox Pro | Cryptomator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (340 ratings) — better | 4.4 (440 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.5% of reviews — better | 62.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 340 | 440 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #131 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phoebe Code Limited | Skymatic GmbH |
Customer experience
Strongbox Pro
Cryptomator
Bugs and requests
Strongbox Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Cryptomator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Vault password change issues
- Files disappearing or becoming inaccessible
- Freezing and crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility problems with latest iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Automatic vault locking option
- Improved search and file management functionality
- Support for more cloud storage providers
- Offline file access and editing
In-app purchases
Strongbox Pro
- Monthly Tip$2.991 Month
- Annual Tip$19.991 Year
- Little Tip$4.99
- Small Tip$9.99
- Medium Tip$19.99
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- Large Tip$99.99
- Huge Tip$199.99
Cryptomator
- Full Version$9.991 Year
- 30-Day TrialFree
- Free UpgradeFree
- Paid Upgrade$2.99
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- Full Version$19.99
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