iKeePass vs DotBGE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 – 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 The dashboard shows you weak, duplicate and outdated passwords at a glance.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
DotBGE
Securely encrypt and decrypt files, photos, and text messages on your iPhone and iPad. Share encrypted content with trusted contacts or password-protect sensitive data. Your files and encryption keys remain private and under your control.
- RSA-4096 and AES-256-GCM encryption
- Encrypt for specific contacts or with a password
- Identity cards for secure sharing
- Encrypt text messages
- Open .bge files from any app
- Face ID/Touch ID protected vault
- Preview decrypted files without saving
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DotBGE encrypts your files right on your iPhone and iPad. No accounts, no DotBGE servers, no tracking. Your files and keys stay yours. Built on the open .bge format, DotBGE uses RSA-4096 and AES-256-GCM encryption to protect documents, photos, PDFs, media, archives, and folders. Share encrypted files with people you trust using identity cards, or lock files with a password only you know. ENCRYPT FOR A FRIEND Encrypt a file so only a specific person's identity can unlock it. Add trusted contacts, then encrypt in a few taps. No passwords to exchange and no shared secret to leak. ENCRYPT TEXT MESSAGES Type or paste text, encrypt it for yourself, a trusted contact, or a password, then share it as a .bge message file through any chat app. The recipient opens it in DotBGE to read and copy the decrypted message. IDENTITY CARDS, NOT RAW KEYS Share your identity card with a QR code or .bgekey file so others can encrypt files for you. No copy-pasting long public keys. PASSWORD MODE No contact yet? Encrypt with a passphrase instead. Anyone with the password can decrypt, which is useful for one-time sharing. OPEN .bge FILES FROM ANYWHERE Open encrypted files from Files, Mail, or any app that offers document handoff. DotBGE routes .bge files into a private decrypt-and-preview flow. OPEN .bge FORMAT Your encrypted files use a documented, self-describing container. They are portable and not locked to any account or service. FACE ID VAULT Keep encrypted files in a local vault protected by Face ID or Touch ID. Optional iCloud sync keeps your encrypted vault available across your own devices. PREVIEW AFTER DECRYPTING View photos, PDFs, text, audio, and video inside the app after decrypting without writing decrypted copies to disk. ENCRYPT FROM ANYWHERE Encrypt from Photos, Files, or other apps through the share sheet. Single-file encryption, preview, and decryption are always free. DOTBGE PRO Unlock batch encryption, folder encryption, an unlimited vault, and multiple identities. A monthly option is available for short-term projects. Decryption, preview, and single-file encryption stay free. Perfect for: • Sending sensitive documents to a specific person • Keeping private files encrypted before sharing or storing them • Professionals handling confidential files on the go • People who want their own keys, on their own device Encrypt your files. Keep your keys. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdfla/ Privacy Policy: https://dotbge.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DotBGE at Free against iKeePass's $3.99. DotBGE also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). iKeePass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
DotBGE is free to download; iKeePass costs $3.99 up front. DotBGE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iKeePass asks for nothing beyond the download.
iKeePass ships an update monthly, DotBGE every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iKeePass | DotBGE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | fusenigk.de GmbH | 刚 熊 |
Customer experience
iKeePass
DotBGE
In-app purchases
iKeePass
No in-app purchases
DotBGE
- DotBGE Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- DotBGE Pro Lifetime$24.99









