Comparison

Strongbox Zero vs LocalOne VideoVault

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

Head to head
About

Strongbox Zero

This app securely stores and protects your passwords with a master password. It supports open-source formats and offers advanced security features like biometric unlock and hardware token protection. It's designed for users who prefer a local-only password management solution.

Highlights
  • Local-only password storage
  • Biometric and PIN unlock
  • YubiKey hardware token protection
  • Military-grade cryptography
  • Password auditing for weak passwords
  • Secure document attachment viewer
  • Import/Export via Files app and Email
Features
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Strongbox Zero is a version of the well known and loved Strongbox with all of the networking code and as many third party libraries stripped out as we could! Think of it as the Drag Racer version of Strongbox! If you're a fan of Local Only password managers this could be the right choice for you. We recommend you get to know (and love!) the regular Strongbox first through the Freemium app. Once you're happy and sure you want to go local only, go for Strongbox Zero... Strongbox Zero 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. *** 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. - 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 - 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 - 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 Icons. - 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

LocalOne VideoVault

Securely store and manage your private videos locally on your device. This app offers a one-time purchase for lifetime access, ensuring your content remains private and accessible only to you without subscriptions or ads.

Highlights
  • 100% offline video storage
  • One-time payment, no subscriptions
  • Encrypted private vault
  • Fast, native user interface
  • PIN code protection
  • Auto-lock security
  • Easy video export
Features
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LocalOne VideoVault — $1, Forever LocalOne VideoVaul is the lightweight, 100% offline video vault that keeps your private videos exactly where they belong: on your device. - One-Time Payment Pay once, use forever. No subscriptions, no ads, no tracking. - Private by Design Your video vault is encrypted. Your videos never leave your iPhone. - Fast, Native UI Add, view, and organize your videos in a clean, distraction-free interface. - Quick Unlock Secure your vault with a 4- to 6-digit PIN. - Safety First Auto-locks when your device sleeps. Forget your PIN? We can’t help, only you hold the key. - Easy Backup Export your videos to your device’s video library at any time. Why trust your private videos to the cloud when you can keep them local, private, and yours alone? Download LocalOne VideoVault today and own your privacy, forever.

Screenshots

Strongbox Zero4 screens
LocalOne VideoVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strongbox Zero at 75% against LocalOne VideoVault's 0%. Strongbox Zero also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). LocalOne VideoVault's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $99.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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

Strongbox Zero costs $99.99 and LocalOne VideoVault $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LocalOne VideoVault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strongbox Zero has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Strongbox Zero's written reviews are positive against 0% of LocalOne VideoVault's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strongbox Zero ships an update every 2 weeks, LocalOne VideoVault every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Strongbox Zero versus LocalOne VideoVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongbox ZeroLocalOne VideoVault
Price$99.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.3 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedMEHDI SQALLI

Customer experience

Strongbox Zero

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

LocalOne VideoVault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Strongbox Zero

No in-app purchases

None

LocalOne VideoVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strongbox Zero free?
Strongbox Zero costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalOne VideoVault free?
LocalOne VideoVault costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Strongbox Zero or LocalOne VideoVault?
LocalOne VideoVault is rated higher. Strongbox Zero averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while LocalOne VideoVault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Strongbox Zero or LocalOne VideoVault have ads?
Neither Strongbox Zero nor LocalOne VideoVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strongbox Zero or LocalOne VideoVault?
Strongbox Zero ships an update every 2 weeks, and LocalOne VideoVault every 2 months. Most recently, Strongbox Zero was updated on September 22, 2026 and LocalOne VideoVault on September 10, 2026.

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