# Strongbox Pro vs Secrets

The clearest difference is price: Secrets at Free against Strongbox Pro's $99.99. Strongbox Pro's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Secrets 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 Secrets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Strongbox Pro against 4.6 for Secrets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 338 and 188 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Strongbox Pro's written reviews are positive against 62% of Secrets's.

Strongbox Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Secrets every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strongbox Pro | Secrets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $99.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-pro/id1481853033/reviews)** | [4.6 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secrets-password-manager/id1591056366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 188 |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 136 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoebe Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/897283734) | [Outer Corner, Unipessoal LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/973049010) |

## What reviewers say

### Strongbox Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-pro/id1481853033)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Tip | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Tip | $19.99 | per year |
| Little Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $99.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $199.99 | one-time |


### Secrets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secrets-password-manager/id1591056366)

Securely store and manage all your sensitive information, including passwords, credit card details, and bank information. Generate strong new passwords, use auto-fill for quick logins, and sync data across devices with robust encryption.

**Highlights:** Store passwords, credit cards, and bank details, Generate secure, private passwords, One-time passcode generation for 2FA, Import from other password managers, iCloud syncing across devices, Browser integration for auto-fill, Biometric and passphrase protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Sharing Trial | Free | one-time |
| Sharing (Promo) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sharing | $39.99 | one-time |
| Editing (Promo) | $44.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |
| Editing | $59.99 | one-time |
| Editing + Sharing | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Straightforward and easy-to-use interface
- 🔒 Strong security with iCloud integration
- 💰 One-time purchase (no subscription required)
- 🔄 Seamless iPhone and Mac integration
- 📱 Native Apple design and feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Device authorization requests not arriving reliably
- 🐢 Slow iCloud sync between devices
- 🔄 Sync reliability issues and inconsistencies
- ❌ Limited password generation options
- 🚫 No support for memorable/typable passwords

**Reported bugs**

- Device authorization requests not arriving on pre-approved devices
- iCloud sync failures and unreliable synchronization
- App crashes on iPad frequently
- Extremely slow performance on Intel Mac models
- Safari extension broken and non-functional

**Requested features**

- Randomized username generation
- Integration with disposable email services (e.g., addy.io)
- Authenticator/TOTP built-in support
- Word list-based password generation
- Fine-grained punctuation character control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strongbox Pro free?

Strongbox Pro costs $99.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Secrets free?

Secrets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Strongbox Pro or Secrets?

Strongbox Pro is rated higher. Strongbox Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Secrets averages 4.6 from 188 ratings.

### Do Strongbox Pro or Secrets have ads?

Neither Strongbox Pro nor Secrets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strongbox Pro or Secrets?

Strongbox Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Secrets every 5 weeks. Most recently, Strongbox Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and Secrets on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*