# Keeper Password Manager vs PSWD

Keeper Password Manager and PSWD both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of PSWD's written reviews are positive against 65% of Keeper Password Manager's. Keeper Password Manager's advantage is ratings volume (229K vs 151) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Keeper Password Manager sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per year and PSWD sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Keeper Password Manager against 4.9 for PSWD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keeper Password Manager has 229K ratings behind it against 151, 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 97% of PSWD's.

Keeper Password Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, PSWD monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keeper Password Manager | PSWD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (229K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeper-password-manager/id287170072/reviews) | [4.9 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pswd-password-generator/id1541482816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **229K** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **97.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Callpod Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287170075) | [Kerem Erkan](https://appshunter.io/developer/416098703) |

## 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


### PSWD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pswd-password-generator/id1541482816)

Generate strong, random passwords with customizable options. This app offers phonetic password generation, interval separators, and real-time strength analysis. It prioritizes user privacy by operating entirely locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Generates passwords up to 128 characters, Customizable character combinations, Phonetic password generation, Password presets and iCloud sync, Real-time entropy and strength calculation, Share or copy passwords with one tap, Shortcuts app integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small cup of tea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large cup of tea | $1.99 | one-time |
| Teapot! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Samovar!! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Essential and convenient
- 👍 Excellent and flexible
- 👍 Lightweight and intuitive
- 👍 Simple and perfect
- 👍 Great professional password generator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Should generate and copy passwords automatically
- 🐛 Copy & Paste Problems

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Auto-launch option when logging in
- Auto font matching when copy and pasting
- Diceware password generation method
- Display generated passwords when multiple are created
- Reset button for password settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keeper Password Manager free?

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

### Is PSWD free?

PSWD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Keeper Password Manager and PSWD are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 229K and 151 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Keeper Password Manager nor PSWD shows ads.

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

Keeper Password Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and PSWD monthly. Most recently, Keeper Password Manager was updated on September 26, 2026 and PSWD on September 26, 2026.

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