Comparison

Codebook Password Manager vs Strongbox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Codebook Password Manager

Securely store and manage all your passwords and sensitive data with robust encryption. Generate strong, unique passwords, autofill login forms, and sync across devices. Protect your digital life from unauthorized access.

Highlights
  • Powerful data encryption
  • Password generation
  • Password AutoFill
  • Cross-device sync
  • Face ID/Touch ID login
  • Password breach checker
Features
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Codebok Password Manager provides powerful and complete data encryption, a flexible data model, automatic sync with Codebook Cloud, and Password AutoFill. Codebook is free to download and use. Automatic sync with Codebook Cloud requires a subscription. Codebook has been protecting sensitive information on mobile devices since the days of the Palm Pilot! It protects your passwords and personal information from unauthorized access by would-be crackers, malicious thieves, and snoopy coworkers. Stop using the same password for all your accounts! Codebook generates strong, random passwords and keeps them for you, protected by your master password and powerful encryption. With a subscription to Codebook Cloud, Codebook will keep your passwords and other sensitive data in sync across all your devices. Features: * Fast login with Face ID and Touch ID * Full support for AufoFill Passwords in iOS * Designed to work on iPhone *and* iPad * Automatic background sync with Codebook Cloud * Support for user-initiated sync over Dropbox, Drive, and Desktop WiFi (w/ Codebook for macOS and Windows) * Full text search as you type across all your records and fields * Auto-lock timer allows you to keep Codebook temporarily unlocked while you switch apps * Configurable field masking to hide sensitive data from view * Erases clipboard when information is copied to be pasted in other apps after two minutes * Supports both portrait and landscape device orientation * Includes 200 gorgeous color icons for personalizing your records * Generates two-step verification (TOTP) codes * Scans QR codes with main camera * Store sensitive Image files and PDF documents (10MB max) * Scan and save data from QR codes directly to your entries * The Password Review feature checks a password for breaches in the HaveIBeenPwned.com database of over half a billion hacked passwords Use Stronger Passwords: * Codebook helps you remember stronger passwords, but also to generate them * The password generator allows you to generate random passwords from several common character sets, and adjusts for bias * The password generator also supports Diceware passwords, both the Reinhold and Electronic Frontier Foundation variants Customize Away: * Personalize categories to match your organizational style * Customize your entries including usernames, passwords, websites, notes and create your own fields and labels * Note records can be created in any category to store free-form text * Store any information you want--no restrictive templates! * Store URL connection strings (e.g. SSH, AFP, SFTP) to launch other applications directly * Star your Favorites to get at them quickly and sort them to the top of search results Encryption and Password Protection: * Uses the open source, encrypted database engine SQLCipher for all data storage * The encryption used is 256-bit AES in CBC mode * Master Password key derivation uses 256,000 rounds of PBKDF2 SHA-256 * Every encrypted database has its own random initialization vector * Every page of storage has its own random initialization vector and HMAC protection * Hardware-accelerated using CommonCrypto for speed and reduced battery consumption * All sync data is encrypted with a completely random Sync Key Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Strongbox

Securely store and manage all your passwords with one master password. Supports open-source formats and offers advanced security features like biometric unlock and YubiKey protection. Includes password auditing and cloud syncing for easy access.

Highlights
  • Biometric unlock (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Passkey support
  • YubiKey protection
  • Password auditing (Have I Been Pwned?)
  • Cloud syncing (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive)
  • Secure password generation
  • TOTP Two Factor Authentication codes
Features
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Strongbox is an application for keeping all your passwords safely stored and protected by one master password. Supporting the open source Password Safe and KeePass formats. *** Features *** - Face ID/Touch ID Unlock for the ultimate in convenience, security and speed. - Passkey support - The latest, most convenient and most secure authentication method (passkeys). - PIN Code Unlock with a Duress PIN option for those tricky situations. - YubiKey protection - secure your databases with a hardware token. - Secure - protected by time tested military grade cryptography. - Private - Isolated In-App attachments viewer for your sensitive documents, photos & videos. - Audit your passwords - Automatically check your database for weak password including a 'Have I Been Pwned?' check. - Cloud Support, so you can access your cloud safes using iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, WebDAV or SFTP even when offline. Use the built in Files app for many other storage options or store them securely only on your local device. You choose your storage. - Search your entire set of passwords and secrets instantly and powerfully, with deep search. Autocomplete new entries, and auto generate secure passwords. - Compatible - Import/Export by Files app, Email, CSV, iTunes File Sharing or use cloud storage. - Standards compliant - using the time tested Password Safe and KeePass formats so you can import any existing password safe you have. - Features galore - Incredibly configurable password generation including Diceware (XKCD) & regular passwords. - Timed Auto Clear Clipboard. - Entry History. - KeePass Field References, Tags, Custom Icon & FavIcons (including automatic search & download). - Two Factor Authentication codes (TOTP) - QR Code, Steam & Manual. *** Strongbox is Freemium *** This means that Strongbox is free with a basic feature set, but if you like there are enhanced Pro features too. You can opt-in to a 90 day Free Trial of all the Pro features if you like, no obligations, but most find the Free version perfectly adequate. --------------------------------------------------------------------- • Strongbox provides In-App Purchases (both auto renewable subscriptions and one-off non-consumable) for Pro versions of the App • An outright/upfront (i.e. non In-App Purchase) option exists also, please see the Strongbox website for details. • Subscriptions are auto renewable with recurring billing. Cancel anytime. • The time period of the subscriptions are monthly, 3-monthly or yearly at users discretion • The user can also choose to purchase a 'Lifetime' one-off Pro version of the App • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • Strongbox Privacy Policy may be found here: https://strongboxsafe.com/privacy-policy/ • Strongbox Terms of Use may be found here: https://strongboxsafe.com/terms/

Screenshots

Codebook Password Manager4 screens
Strongbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Strongbox at 5 against Codebook Password Manager's 3. Codebook Password Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Codebook Password Manager sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month and Strongbox sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Codebook Password Manager against 4.7 for Strongbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Codebook Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 84% of Strongbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codebook Password Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Strongbox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Codebook Password Manager versus Strongbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodebook Password ManagerStrongbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better4.7 (4.1K ratings)
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews — better83.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K4.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZetetic LLCPhoebe Code Limited

Customer experience

Codebook Password Manager

All ratings2,332 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews347 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.8%

Strongbox

All ratings4,065 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews559 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.8%

User reviews

Codebook Password Manager

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
  • 🔒 Robust encryption and security
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Excellent customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sync issues after updates
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 💡 Lack of advanced features (e.g., photo/file storage, multi-factor authentication)

Strongbox

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless integration with iOS
  • 🔒 Highly secure with end-to-end encryption
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Open-source and transparent
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable performance

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
  • 🐛 Occasional syncing and compatibility issues
  • 💰 Lifetime license cost may be prohibitive
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported by some users

Bugs and requests

Codebook Password Manager

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and data loss after iOS upgrades
  • Sync key issues causing data inaccessibility

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Face ID/Touch ID authentication
  • Improve sync reliability and background sync capabilities
  • Introduce a universal app for iPad
  • Allow custom icons and categories

Strongbox

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when using certain iOS versions
  • Issues with database syncing and corruption

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to create custom templates and fields
  • Improved organization and search functionality
  • Tighter integration with Apple Keychain
  • Support for more cloud storage providers

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Codebook Password Manager

Subscriptions8
  • Codebook Cloud Personal1 Month trial$7.001 Month
  • Codebook Cloud Personal6 Months trial$7.001 Month
  • Codebook Cloud Family1 Month trial$13.991 Month
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  • Codebook Cloud Family6 Months trial$13.991 Month
  • Codebook Cloud Personal1 Month trial$60.001 Year
  • Codebook Cloud Personal6 Months trial$60.001 Year
  • Codebook Cloud Family1 Month trial$119.991 Year
  • Codebook Cloud Family6 Months trial$119.991 Year
One-time2
  • Free TrialFree
  • Codebook Pro for iOS$9.99
12 purchases

Strongbox

Subscriptions6
  • Strongbox Pro (Monthly)2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Tip$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Tip$19.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Strongbox Pro (Yearly)1 Year trial$24.991 Year
  • Strongbox Pro (Yearly)3 Months trial$24.991 Year
  • Strongbox Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • Little Tip$4.99
  • Small Tip$9.99
  • Medium Tip$19.99
Show 3 more
  • Large Tip$99.99
  • Strongbox Pro (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Huge Tip$199.99

Questions

Is Codebook Password Manager free?
Codebook Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strongbox free?
Strongbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codebook Password Manager or Strongbox?
Codebook Password Manager is rated higher. Codebook Password Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Strongbox averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Codebook Password Manager or Strongbox have ads?
Neither Codebook Password Manager nor Strongbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codebook Password Manager or Strongbox?
Codebook Password Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Strongbox fortnightly. Most recently, Codebook Password Manager was updated on September 23, 2026 and Strongbox on September 24, 2026.

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