Keeper Password Manager vs HC Key
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Keeper Password Manager
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.
- Secure password generation
- Passkey and 2FA code storage
- Cross-device syncing
- Autofill credentials
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Dark web breach monitoring
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Keeper is a secure password manager and digital vault trusted by 5,000,000+ people and 100,000+ businesses globally. Rated 4.9 stars by 228,000 people, Keeper combines enterprise-grade security with real human support to protect your passwords, passkeys, files and private information. Named Best Password Manager of 2026 by CNET, and the Top-Ranked Identity Security Solution by Newsweek. PASSWORD MANAGER FOR EVERYDAY SECURITY Create strong, unique passwords and passphrases with Keeper’s password generator. Save them in your encrypted password vault, autofill logins across apps and websites and unlock your digital life with Face ID or Touch ID. PASSKEYS AND 2FA Create and save passkeys that sync across your devices. Store two-factor authentication codes directly in Keeper for fast, secure, one-tap logins without a separate authenticator app. WORLD-CLASS SECURITY Every record is encrypted on your device before it ever touches our servers – unreadable to everyone, including Keeper. Protect your vault with hardware security keys such as YubiKey® and remotely lock or wipe a lost device. Keeper supports zero-knowledge security and advanced encryption, including quantum-resistant cryptography for data in transit. Keeper is SOC 2 Type I and II; ISO 27001, 27017 and 27018 certified; FedRAMP High Certified; GovRAMP High Authorized; and recognized in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Privileged Access Management. MORE THAN JUST PASSWORDS Keeper is your complete digital vault. Store and organize payment cards, passports, driver’s licenses, insurance cards, secure notes, SSH keys, software licenses, medical records and other important documents alongside your passwords. Everything is encrypted, searchable and available across your devices. Automatically fill payment details, addresses and forms on websites and in apps. SECURE SHARING Share passwords, passkeys or files with anyone – even people who do not use Keeper – with a One-Time Share link that expires automatically. Set view-only or edit access, revoke access instantly and organize credentials in shared folders with nested subfolders and individual permissions. DARK WEB MONITORING BreachWatch® continuously scans the dark web and alerts you when one of your accounts appears in a data breach, so you can change the password before cybercriminals use it. Monitoring runs within Keeper’s secure infrastructure, so your personal data stays private. PERFECT FOR FAMILIES Keeper Family includes five private vaults, 10GB of secure file storage, unlimited devices and emergency access. Safely store Wi-Fi passwords, streaming logins, insurance documents and passport photos in one place for everyone you trust. 24/7 EXPERT SUPPORT Get help from a real Keeper expert anytime. Our dedicated support team is available around the clock, every day of the year. GET STARTED QUICKLY Seamlessly import passwords, passkeys and other records from iCloud Keychain, Chrome, 1Password, LastPass, Bitwarden, Dashlane and more, including direct secure transfer from other apps. Privacy Policy: https://keepersecurity.com/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://keepersecurity.com/termsofuse.html
HC Key
This app allows you to use your smartphone to unlock doors, eliminating the need for physical credentials. Grant temporary access to visitors with customizable timeframes and usage limits.
- Unlock doors with smartphone
- Replace physical credentials
- Grant temporary visitor access
- Customize access duration and usage
- Easy user registration
- Visitor access without app installation
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HC Key opens all the doors to your favourite places! Hartmann’s HC Key application eliminates the need to carry physical credentials and allows you to unlock doors swiftly and with ease, using your smartphone. KEY FEATURES - HC Key offers an easy to use and interactive interface that makes unlocking doors effortless. - User registration on the HC Key application is easy and takes only seconds. - Replace traditional credentials by using your smartphone. - Grant temporary access to visitors for a predetermined time frame and amount of uses. - Visitors are not required to have the HC Key application installed to use their visitor credentials. VISITOR ACCESS HC Key allows you to create, customize, and grant visitor access credentials directly in the application. Determine the time frame and amount of use for the credential then share this with the visitor. Visitors are not required to have the HC Key application installed to use their credentials. Administrators have the ability to allow or deny users from granting visitors access as well as revoking a visitor pass after it is issued. HOW IT WORKS - HC Key only works with the PROTECTOR.Net software system. - Registration requires users to request credentials from their system administrator. If you’re interested in using HC Key in your company please visit www.hartmann-controls.com to learn more about our access control system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HC Key at 100% against Keeper Password Manager's 65%. HC Key also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Keeper Password Manager's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Keeper Password Manager sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per year. HC Key asks for nothing beyond the download.
Keeper Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keeper Password Manager has 232K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Keeper Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of HC Key's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Keeper Password Manager ships an update every 4 weeks, HC Key every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Keeper Password Manager | HC Key |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (232K ratings) — better | 4.4 (121 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 232K — better | 121 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #18 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Callpod Inc. | Hartmann Controls Corp |
Customer experience
Keeper Password Manager
HC Key
Bugs and requests
Keeper Password Manager
Reported bugs
3 issues- Passwords disappearing after device changes
- Facial recognition not working consistently
- Inability to log in after multiple failed attempts
Requested features
4 requests- Option to disable constant upsell prompts
- Ability to recover account without master password
- Improved sync and backup functionality
- More affordable pricing options
HC Key
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Keeper Password Manager
- 10GB Secure File Storage$13.991 Year
- BreachWatch$26.991 Year
- Keeper Unlimited$42.991 Year
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- Unlimited Plus1 Month trial$42.991 Year
- 50% OFF Password Manager$42.991 Year
- Unlimited Password Manager$42.991 Year
- BreachWatch Family$53.991 Year
- 50GB Secure File Storage$54.991 Year
- Keeper Family Plan$91.991 Year
- Family Password Manager$91.991 Year
HC Key
No in-app purchases
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