Comparison

iKeePass vs CypherAir

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 – 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 – 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 The dashboard shows you weak, duplicate and outdated passwords at a glance.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 – 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

CypherAir

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CypherAir is a fully offline, open-source OpenPGP encryption tool built for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and VisionOS. It makes zero network connections. There is no telemetry, no tracking, and no possibility of data leakage. Two Encryption Profiles β€’ Universal (Profile A) β€” Interoperable with GnuPG and all major PGP implementations. RFC 4880 compliant, employing Ed25519 and X25519 with SEIPDv1. β€’ Advanced (Profile B) β€” Implements the latest OpenPGP standard, RFC 9580, with Ed448 and X448, authenticated encryption via AEAD (SEIPDv2), and Argon2id passphrase protection. Capabilities β€’ Encrypt and decrypt text and files, processed as streams for efficiency β€’ Create digital signatures β€” cleartext for messages, detached for files β€’ Exchange public keys through QR codes using the system Camera, with no camera permission required β€’ Manage multiple keys, each with its own encryption profile β€’ Safeguard private keys in the Secure Enclave, unlocked only by Face ID or Touch ID Privacy Through Architecture β€’ The sole system permission is the Face ID usage description β€’ Private keys never leave the protection of Secure Enclave wrapping Open Source CypherAir is open source and available under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later (GPL-3.0-or-later) or the Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL-2.0). Additional languages are in progress. Disclaimer No Warranty: You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Licensed Application is at your sole risk. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Licensed Application and any services performed or provided by the Licensed Application are provided "as is" and "as available," with all faults and without warranty of any kind, and Licensor hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with respect to the Licensed Application and any services, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties and/or conditions of merchantability, of satisfactory quality, of fitness for a particular purpose, of accuracy, of quiet enjoyment, and of noninfringement of third-party rights. No oral or written information or advice given by Licensor or its authorized representative shall create a warranty. Should the Licensed Application or services prove defective, you assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on applicable statutory rights of a consumer, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.

Screenshots

iKeePass4 screens
CypherAir4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CypherAir at Free against iKeePass's $3.99. CypherAir also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). iKeePass's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

CypherAir is free to download; iKeePass costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKeePass ships an update monthly, CypherAir every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
iKeePass versus CypherAir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKeePassCypherAir
Price$3.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews24.1% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfusenigk.de GmbHεΊ· ι™ˆ

In-app purchases

None

iKeePass

No in-app purchases

None

CypherAir

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iKeePass free?
iKeePass costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CypherAir free?
CypherAir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iKeePass or CypherAir have ads?
Neither iKeePass nor CypherAir shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iKeePass or CypherAir?
iKeePass ships an update monthly, and CypherAir every 2 days. Most recently, iKeePass was updated on October 16, 2026 and CypherAir on October 2, 2026.

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