Comparison

iKeePass vs KeeHolder

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 The dashboard shows you weak, duplicate and outdated passwords at a glance.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

KeeHolder

Features
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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.

Screenshots

iKeePass4 screens
KeeHolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKeePass ships an update monthly, KeeHolder daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
iKeePass versus KeeHolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKeePassKeeHolder
Price$3.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews24.1% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfusenigk.de GmbHPrashanth Gujjeti

In-app purchases

None

iKeePass

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

KeeHolder

One-time1
  • Unlock all databases$1.99

Questions

Is iKeePass free?
iKeePass costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeeHolder free?
KeeHolder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iKeePass or KeeHolder have ads?
Neither iKeePass nor KeeHolder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iKeePass or KeeHolder?
iKeePass ships an update monthly, and KeeHolder daily. Most recently, iKeePass was updated on October 19, 2026 and KeeHolder on October 8, 2026.

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