Comparison

iKeePass vs PassVault

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 The dashboard shows you weak, duplicate and outdated passwords at a glance.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

PassVault

Features
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PassVault is a password manager built for people who take privacy seriously โ€” without making security feel like work. Everything in your vault is end-to-end encrypted on your device with your master password. We can't see it, reset it, or hand it over. Unlock in a moment with Face ID, and your logins, notes, and everything are right where you need them. WHY PASSVAULT End-to-end encryption. Your data is sealed before it ever leaves your device. Face ID unlock โ€” fast access without compromising on safety. Optional encrypted sync keeps every device in step. ONE CALM, SECURE VAULT Store logins and secure notes in one place. Favorites, folders, and instant search across titles, usernames, and URLs. Swipe to copy a username or password in a single tap. STRONG PASSWORDS, INSTANTLY Generate passwords, passphrases, UUIDs or PINs. Dial in length and character sets; avoid ambiguous characters. See real-time strength and entropy before you save. SECURITY THAT WATCHES YOUR BACK A security score with clear, fixable steps. Breach monitoring flags accounts caught in known data leaks. Surfaces weak, reused, and aging passwords. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Auto-lock with an adjustable timeout. Clipboard auto-clear after copying. Hides vault contents in the app switcher and blocks screenshots. Create your master password, save your recovery code, and you're in control. No tracking. No ads. Just your passwords, protected. PassVault Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. โ€ข PassVault Premium (Monthly) โ€” $2.99 per month โ€ข PassVault Premium (Annual) โ€” $24.99 per year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://thepassvault.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://thepassvault.com/privacy

Screenshots

iKeePass4 screens
PassVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PassVault at Free against iKeePass's $3.99. PassVault also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). iKeePass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support 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

PassVault is free to download; iKeePass costs $3.99 up front. PassVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iKeePass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
iKeePass versus PassVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKeePassPassVault
Price$3.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews24.1% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfusenigk.de GmbHHilal Balci

In-app purchases

None

iKeePass

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PassVault

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is iKeePass free?
iKeePass costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PassVault free?
PassVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iKeePass or PassVault have ads?
Neither iKeePass nor PassVault shows ads.

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