iKeePass vs KeeHolder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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 The dashboard shows you weak, duplicate and outdated passwords at a glance.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
KeeHolder
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KeeHolder v1.0 โ a trust-first KeePass client for iPhone and iPad. Read, write, and manage your KDBX files without a server, an account, or telemetry. Full KDBX3 and KDBX4 support. Face ID / Touch ID unlock. Entry and group editing, database creation, master-password change, and save-conflict detection. AutoFill fills passwords into Safari and third-party apps via the QuickType bar after Face ID or master-password confirmation. No passwords leave the encrypted file. Live TOTP verification codes โ 6- or 8-digit with a countdown timer โ for entries with a TOTP seed (KeePassXC otpauth:// and KeePass 2 TOTP Seed formats). On iOS 18+, one-time codes also fill via AutoFill without opening the app. Free with one database. Unlock multiple databases with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: KeeHolder at Free against iKeePass's $3.99. KeeHolder also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). iKeePass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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
KeeHolder is free to download; iKeePass costs $3.99 up front. KeeHolder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iKeePass asks for nothing beyond the download.
iKeePass ships an update monthly, KeeHolder daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iKeePass | KeeHolder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free โ better |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | fusenigk.de GmbH | Prashanth Gujjeti |
In-app purchases
iKeePass
No in-app purchases
KeeHolder
- Unlock all databases$1.99









