Comparison

Strongbox Pro vs Linkty

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

Linkty

Features
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Links pile up everywhere — in chats, browser tabs, tweets, and notes. You save them "for later," but later never comes. Linkty fixes this. SWIPE TO DECIDE Linkty turns link sorting into a fast, satisfying experience. Each link appears as a card — swipe right to keep, left to skip. One decision at a time, zero overwhelm. TAG AS YOU SAVE Assign tags the moment you save a link. Create new tags on the fly — no need to set up categories in advance. Group your tags for even more structure. YOUR PERSONAL LINK LIBRARY Every saved link lives in a searchable, filterable collection. Sort by date, domain, or tags. Find exactly what you need in seconds. RATE, NOTE, REVIEW Go beyond saving. Rate links from 1 to 5 stars, add personal notes, and mark them as reviewed. Build a curated knowledge base — not just another bookmarks folder. SMART CLIPBOARD DETECTION Copy a link anywhere on your phone — Linkty catches it and suggests adding it to your queue. No switching apps, no manual pasting. BUILT FOR FOCUS No algorithmic feeds. No social features. No distractions. Just your links, your tags, your pace. KEY FEATURES • Swipe-based link triage — keep or skip in a second • Flexible tagging with groups • 1-5 star rating system • Personal notes on every link • Reviewed/unreviewed tracking • Search, filter, and sort your library • Clipboard link detection • In-app browser with Safari fallback • Share extension — save from any app • Dark mode support Linkty is free and works entirely on your device. Your links stay private.

Screenshots

Strongbox Pro4 screens
Linkty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Linkty at Free against Strongbox Pro's $99.99. Linkty also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Strongbox Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strongbox Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Linkty every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Strongbox Pro versus Linkty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongbox ProLinkty
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (338 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings338 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedOLEG KLIMAKOV

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

Linkty

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strongbox Pro free?
Strongbox Pro costs $99.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Linkty free?
Linkty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strongbox Pro or Linkty have ads?
Neither Strongbox Pro nor Linkty shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strongbox Pro or Linkty?
Strongbox Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Linkty every 3 months. Most recently, Strongbox Pro was updated on September 29, 2026 and Linkty on September 23, 2026.

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