# Keeper Password Manager vs CathWorks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CathWorks at none against Keeper Password Manager's 11. CathWorks also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Keeper Password Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (231K vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Keeper Password Manager against 5.0 for CathWorks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keeper Password Manager has 231K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Keeper Password Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, CathWorks every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keeper Password Manager | CathWorks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (231K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeper-password-manager/id287170072/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cathworks/id1570411543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **231K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Callpod Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287170075) | [CathWorks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570411545) |

## What reviewers say

### Keeper Password Manager

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

**Currently charting:** #21 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


### CathWorks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cathworks/id1570411543)

This application allows users to securely scan and share anonymized log files with the CathWorks Support Team. It ensures privacy by protecting sensitive data within the files.

**Highlights:** Scan log files, Anonymize data, Password protection, Share with support team, Secure data transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keeper Password Manager free?

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

### Is CathWorks free?

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

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

CathWorks is rated higher. Keeper Password Manager averages 4.9 out of 5 from 231K ratings, while CathWorks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Keeper Password Manager nor CathWorks shows ads.

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

Keeper Password Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and CathWorks every 15 months. Most recently, Keeper Password Manager was updated on October 18, 2026 and CathWorks on October 12, 2026.

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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.*