Comparison

iKeePass vs File Save

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iKeePass

Securely store and manage all your passwords with military-grade encryption. This app offers a beautiful interface for your iPhone and iPad, featuring a security dashboard, built-in TOTP for two-factor authentication, and cloud sync options. Access your vault quickly with biometric unlock.

Highlights
  • Military-grade encryption (AES-256, ChaCha20)
  • Security dashboard for password health
  • Built-in TOTP for two-factor authentication
  • Cloud sync (Nextcloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive)
  • KeePass KDBX format compatibility
  • Biometric unlock (Face ID, Touch ID)
Features
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iKeePass โ€“ Your secure password vault for iPhone and iPad. Your passwords deserve the best protection. iKeePass brings the full power of the KeePass format natively to your iPhone and iPad โ€“ with a beautiful, intuitive interface. MILITARY-GRADE ENCRYPTION AES-256 and ChaCha20 protect every single entry. With Argon2d and Argon2id, cracking your master password becomes virtually impossible. SECURITY DASHBOARD How healthy are your passwords? The dashboard shows you weak, duplicate and outdated passwords at a glance. ONE-TIME PASSWORDS (TOTP) Two-factor authentication built right in. No additional app needed โ€“ your TOTP codes are always at your fingertips. CLOUD SYNC Sync your password database via Nextcloud (WebDAV), Dropbox, OneDrive or Google Drive. Or open KDBX files directly from your device. KEEPASS FORMAT No vendor lock-in: Your data belongs to you. Full compatibility with KDBX 3.x and 4.x for maximum freedom. BIOMETRIC UNLOCK Unlock your vault in a flash with Face ID or Touch ID. More info at https://ikeepass.de

About

File Save

Features
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File->Save is a private, encrypted vault for your photos, videos and documents, wrapped in a retro terminal interface that makes protecting your files feel like being the hacker in a heist movie. NO CLOUD. NO ACCOUNT. NO TRACKING. Everything is encrypted and stored on your device only. There is no server, no sync, no analytics peeking at your files. Your password never leaves your head; your keys never leave your phone. SERIOUS ENCRYPTION * ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption for every file * A random 256-bit master key, wrapped with your password (PBKDF2, 210,000 rounds) * Even file NAMES are encrypted on disk * No password hash is stored. The math itself is the lock. * Change your password instantly, without re-encrypting your vault BUILT FOR REAL PRIVACY * Decoy vault: a second password opens a completely separate vault, and no one can tell it exists (Premium) * Panic actions: shake or tap to lock instantly, wiping keys from memory * Auto-lock the moment you leave the app, or after 5 minutes * Offline-only mode: the vault refuses to open while any network is connected (Premium) * Password-protect individual folders (Premium) YOUR FILES, UNTOUCHED * Imports are byte-for-byte: original quality, original file names, EXIF and capture dates preserved. No recompression, ever. * Sort and filter each folder your way; every folder remembers its own order * Built-in viewer for photos, videos, audio, PDFs and documents * Scan paper documents straight into encryption, never into the camera roll (Premium) ENCRYPTED BACKUPS * Export a fully encrypted backup and restore it on any device with just your backup password * Backups preserve folder structure, names, dates and metadata * Your backup password is the only key. Even we can't open it. A VAULT WITH CHARACTER Green-on-black terminal interface, typed animations, a built-in command line, and maybe a hidden game or two for those who explore. FREE & PREMIUM The core vault is free. Premium unlocks unlimited files, the decoy vault, offline-only mode, folder passwords and the document scanner: monthly, yearly, or a single lifetime purchase. IMPORTANT There is no password recovery. That is the point: no backdoor exists, for anyone. Choose a password you'll remember, and export encrypted backups regularly. Your files. Actually private. Privacy Policy: http://www.youapps.co/filesave-privacy-policy.html This app uses the Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iKeePass4 screens
File Save4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: File Save at Free against iKeePass's $3.99. File Save also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). iKeePass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

File Save is free to download; iKeePass costs $3.99 up front. File Save sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. iKeePass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKeePass ships an update monthly, File Save weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
iKeePass versus File Save: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKeePassFile Save
Price$3.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews24.1% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfusenigk.de GmbHHassan Hattab

In-app purchases

None

iKeePass

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

File Save

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time Access$159.99

Questions

Is iKeePass free?
iKeePass costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is File Save free?
File Save is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iKeePass or File Save have ads?
Neither iKeePass nor File Save shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iKeePass or File Save?
iKeePass ships an update monthly, and File Save weekly. Most recently, iKeePass was updated on October 19, 2026 and File Save on October 6, 2026.

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