# Strongbox Zero vs StartMail

The clearest difference is price: StartMail at Free against Strongbox Zero's $99.99. Strongbox Zero's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (21 vs 4). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

StartMail is free to download; Strongbox Zero costs $99.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Strongbox Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strongbox Zero has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strongbox Zero | StartMail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $99.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-zero/id1581589638/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startmail-private-email/id6768610897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoebe Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/897283734) | [StartMail](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896589584) |

## What reviewers say

### Strongbox Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-zero/id1581589638)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### StartMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startmail-private-email/id6768610897)

Secure your inbox with private email, offering unlimited aliases to protect your real address. Send encrypted messages and manage your mail offline, ensuring your communications remain yours without ads or tracking.

**Highlights:** Unlimited email aliases, Encrypted messaging, Offline email access, No ads or tracking, Customizable appearance, IMAP support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strongbox Zero free?

Strongbox Zero costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StartMail free?

StartMail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Strongbox Zero or StartMail?

Strongbox Zero is rated higher. Strongbox Zero averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while StartMail averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Strongbox Zero or StartMail have ads?

Neither Strongbox Zero nor StartMail shows ads.

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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.*