# Keeper Password Manager vs Bitwarden Password Manager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bitwarden Password Manager at none against Keeper Password Manager's 11. Bitwarden Password Manager also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Keeper Password Manager's advantage is ratings volume (229K vs 32K) and chart position (#20 vs #173). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Keeper Password Manager sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per year. Bitwarden Password Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Keeper Password Manager against 4.8 for Bitwarden Password Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keeper Password Manager has 229K ratings behind it against 32K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Keeper Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bitwarden Password Manager's.

Keeper Password Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Bitwarden Password Manager fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keeper Password Manager | Bitwarden Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (229K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeper-password-manager/id287170072/reviews)** | [4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitwarden-password-manager/id1137397744/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **229K** | 32K |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **66.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #173 |
| Size | 173 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Callpod Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287170075) | [Bitwarden Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137397743) |

## What reviewers say

### Keeper Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeper-password-manager/id287170072)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely store, generate, and autofill passwords, passkeys, and 2FA codes across all your devices. Protects sensitive data with zero-knowledge encryption and monitors the dark web for breaches.

**Highlights:** Secure password generation, Passkey and 2FA code storage, Cross-device syncing, Autofill credentials, Zero-knowledge encryption, Dark web breach monitoring

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10GB Secure File Storage | $13.99 | per year |
| BreachWatch | $26.99 | per year |
| Keeper Unlimited | $42.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plus | $42.99 | per year |
| 50% OFF Password Manager | $42.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Password Manager | $42.99 | per year |
| BreachWatch Family | $53.99 | per year |
| 50GB Secure File Storage | $54.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Keeper Family Plan | $91.99 | per year |
| Family Password Manager | $91.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure storage
- 👍 Convenient access to passwords
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 🚀 Seamless integration with devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to recover lost master password
- 🐛 Inconsistent user interface across devices
- 💰 Aggressive upselling and advertisements
- 🔒 Inability to delete or edit entries without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Passwords disappearing after device changes
- Facial recognition not working consistently
- Inability to log in after multiple failed attempts

**Requested features**

- Option to disable constant upsell prompts
- Ability to recover account without master password
- Improved sync and backup functionality
- More affordable pricing options


### Bitwarden Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitwarden-password-manager/id1137397744)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Secure your digital life by generating and storing unique, strong passwords for all your accounts in an end-to-end encrypted vault. Access your data securely across unlimited devices and share sensitive information with others.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted password vault, Unlimited password and passkey storage, Cross-platform access, Secure data sharing, Built-in password generator, Advanced 2FA support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🔒 Secure and encrypted storage
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💡 Affordable premium subscription
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inconsistent auto-fill behavior
- 🐛 Issues with syncing and accessing passwords
- 🐛 Unreliable master password verification
- 🐛 Glitches with recent app updates

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to edit or delete existing login entries
- Crashes when trying to access the vault
- Sync issues causing loss of password data
- Master password not working after updates
- Auto-fill not working consistently across apps and websites

**Requested features**

- Ability to add attachments to records
- Improved password sharing functionality
- Option to view password history
- Hierarchical folder structure for better organization
- Automatic password update detection and prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keeper Password Manager free?

Keeper Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bitwarden Password Manager free?

Bitwarden Password Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Keeper Password Manager or Bitwarden Password Manager?

Keeper Password Manager is rated higher. Keeper Password Manager averages 4.9 out of 5 from 229K ratings, while Bitwarden Password Manager averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do Keeper Password Manager or Bitwarden Password Manager have ads?

Neither Keeper Password Manager nor Bitwarden Password Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Keeper Password Manager or Bitwarden Password Manager?

Keeper Password Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bitwarden Password Manager fortnightly. Most recently, Keeper Password Manager was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bitwarden Password Manager on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Keeper Password Manager or Bitwarden Password Manager?

Keeper Password Manager currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Bitwarden Password Manager at #173. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*