Comparison

Strongbox Pro vs GChat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

GChat

Features
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G chat è un sistema di messaggistica dedicata alle officine del network Groupauto per la comunicazione con il rivenditore associato. Entrando tramite sistema sicuro con account e password, ogni officina o rivenditore, potrà visualizzare la lista delle chat già aperte e iniziare una nuova chat scegliendo la conversazione veloce oppure l’associazione ad un veicolo inserendo il numero di targa. Nella chat possono essere inviati messaggi di testo, immagini o messaggi vocali.

Screenshots

Strongbox Pro4 screens
GChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GChat at Free against Strongbox Pro's $99.99. GChat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Strongbox Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (5 vs 2). On ads 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

GChat is free to download; Strongbox Pro costs $99.99 up front. Strongbox Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strongbox Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, GChat every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Strongbox Pro versus GChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongbox ProGChat
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (338 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings338 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedAgaweb srl

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Strongbox Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Tip$2.991 Month
  • Annual Tip$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • Little Tip$4.99
  • Small Tip$9.99
  • Medium Tip$19.99
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  • Large Tip$99.99
  • Huge Tip$199.99
None

GChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strongbox Pro free?
Strongbox Pro costs $99.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is GChat free?
GChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strongbox Pro or GChat have ads?
Neither Strongbox Pro nor GChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strongbox Pro or GChat?
Strongbox Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and GChat every 4 months. Most recently, Strongbox Pro was updated on October 13, 2026 and GChat on September 26, 2026.

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