Comparison

Notebox vs Bastion Offline Password Mgr

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

Head to head
About

Notebox

This app offers a secure, block-based editor with Markdown support for local note-taking. For cross-device synchronization and real-time updates, a subscription unlocks cloud features with zero-knowledge encryption.

Highlights
  • Zero-knowledge encryption
  • Block-based editor
  • Markdown support
  • Local-only mode
  • Cross-device sync
  • Real-time updates
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# V2 Ultimate Privacy - All user data is stored with D2D zero-knowledge encryption - Block based flexible editor - Supports Markdown - Local-only use on iPhone, iPad and Mac is FREE. # Subscribe to Sync - Across all devices - Real time - Conflict-Free - Complete Security All personal data is stored in personal iCloud. All synchronization is processed on user device locally. --- privacy policy: https://notebox.cloud/privacy-policy terms of use: https://notebox.cloud/terms-of-use

About

Bastion Offline Password Mgr

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** Premium features in this app are free for a limited time. ** Your Passwords. Your Device. Your Control. Bastion is a fully offline, zero-knowledge password manager built for users who want absolute privacy. Your data never leaves your device — ever. No cloud sync. No tracking. No external servers. Just strong encryption and complete control. ..... Powerful Encryption Standards ..... Your entire vault is encrypted locally using AES-256, the same encryption standard trusted worldwide. Your master password is the only key. We use Argon2id — a modern, memory-hard key derivation algorithm — to generate your unique encryption key. Your master password is never stored and never transmitted. This is true zero-knowledge security. ..... 100% Offline by Design ..... Unlike cloud-based password managers: • No data is transmitted • No remote databases • No third-party servers • No account required Everything stays on your device. If you prefer maximum privacy and minimal attack surface, offline is the gold standard. ..... Secure & Convenient Access ..... Security doesn’t have to be inconvenient. • Biometric unlock (fingerprint / face) • Hardware-backed keystore integration • Auto-lock protection • Brute-force defense mechanisms • Tamper verification safeguards Your vault locks itself when not in use. ..... Why Offline? ..... Cloud password managers introduce additional risk: • Server breaches • Credential leaks • Account takeovers Bastion eliminates those risks entirely by removing the cloud from the equation. You are responsible for your master password — and that’s exactly the point. If you lose it, it cannot be recovered. That’s real zero knowledge. ..... Core Features ..... • Store passwords securely • Organize entries easily • Copy credentials quickly • Strong encryption architecture • Clean, distraction-free interface • No ads • No subscriptions ..... Who Is This For? ..... Privacy-focused users Security professionals Minimalists Anyone tired of cloud breaches Terms of use: This app uses Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notebox4 screens
Bastion Offline Password Mgr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notebox at every 2 days against Bastion Offline Password Mgr's every 9 days. Bastion Offline Password Mgr's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Notebox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Bastion Offline Password Mgr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebox ships an update every 2 days, Bastion Offline Password Mgr every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notebox versus Bastion Offline Password Mgr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteboxBastion Offline Password Mgr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB66 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGuap Inc.TRVRJ APPS LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notebox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Cloud Subscription7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Yearly Cloud Subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Year
1 purchases

Bastion Offline Password Mgr

One-time1
  • Bastion Password Manager$6.99

Questions

Is Notebox free?
Notebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bastion Offline Password Mgr free?
Bastion Offline Password Mgr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notebox or Bastion Offline Password Mgr have ads?
Neither Notebox nor Bastion Offline Password Mgr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notebox or Bastion Offline Password Mgr?
Notebox ships an update every 2 days, and Bastion Offline Password Mgr every 9 days. Most recently, Notebox was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bastion Offline Password Mgr on October 6, 2026.

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