Comparison

Strongbox Pro vs Harbor

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

Harbor

Securely store and organize all your important personal information, from credit cards and IDs to contracts and loyalty cards. Access your encrypted data across all your Apple devices with advanced security features and customizable fields.

Highlights
  • Encrypted storage for sensitive data
  • Cross-device synchronization via iCloud
  • Customizable fields and categories
  • Barcode generation for loyalty cards
  • Import from 1Password
  • Home screen widgets and menu bar access
Features
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Harbor keeps everything that matters to you safe – encrypted, private, and always at hand. Credit cards, IDs, bank accounts, insurance, contracts, memberships, loyalty cards, notes, and more: everything in one place, on all your Apple devices. Secure. Truly secure. Face ID and Touch ID protect your data. Nobody has access but you – not even us. Harbor doesn't need an account and doesn't know your data. What you store belongs to you alone – encrypted on your devices and in iCloud, never on our servers. Because we don't have any. The perfect companion for Apple's Passwords app Passwords handles your passwords – Harbor takes care of everything else: IDs, insurance, bank details, contracts, and much more. Together they cover everything you want to keep safe. iPhone. iPad. Mac. Harbor runs on all your Apple devices and keeps everything synced automatically via iCloud. One purchase, all devices. Flexible and customizable Choose from thirteen categories – including Contracts, Insurance, IDs, Bank Accounts, and Loyalty Cards – and customize every entry with your own fields: text, sensitive data, date fields, barcodes, and more. Attachments can be added via file dialog, on Mac also via drag & drop, on iPhone and iPad directly from Camera, Photos, or Files. Photograph important documents directly in the app or scan them with the built-in document scanner. Sensitive fields are hidden by default and revealed only with Face ID or Touch ID. Barcodes Harbor automatically generates a barcode from card numbers. Present your loyalty card directly from the app – no plastic needed. Import from 1Password Switching from 1Password? Harbor imports your data directly: credit cards, bank accounts, software licenses, secure notes, and identities. Since Harbor is not a password manager, login credentials are not imported. Widgets & menu bar On iPhone and iPad, the widget shows you what's coming up soon right on your home screen – IDs, subscriptions, insurance, contracts. Set reminders for important dates and Harbor will notify you in time, across all your devices. On Mac, Harbor lives in the menu bar: search entries and copy data quickly without opening the app. Harbor Pro Up to 5 entries are free. With Harbor Pro there's no limit. $0.99 / month · $9.99 / year · $29.99 one-time Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Strongbox Pro4 screens
Harbor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Harbor at Free against Strongbox Pro's $99.99. Harbor also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Strongbox Pro's advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Harbor 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 Harbor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Strongbox Pro versus Harbor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongbox ProHarbor
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (341 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings341 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedMichael Preidel

Customer experience

Strongbox Pro

All ratings338 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.6%

Harbor

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
3 purchases

Harbor

Subscriptions2
  • Harbor Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Harbor Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Harbor Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Strongbox Pro free?
Strongbox Pro costs $99.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Harbor free?
Harbor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strongbox Pro or Harbor have ads?
Neither Strongbox Pro nor Harbor shows ads.

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