Comparison

CheckMy!Box vs SamuraiSafe Password Manager

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

Head to head
About

CheckMy!Box

Access and manage your FRITZ!Box call lists, voice messages, and faxes. Download messages for offline access and configure multiple devices. Ideal for FRITZ!Box owners needing remote access to their communication.

Highlights
  • Access FRITZ!Box call list
  • Playback and delete voice messages
  • Display and delete fax messages
  • Configure multiple FRITZ!Box devices
  • Offline access to messages
  • Remote access outside local WiFi
Features
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CheckMy!Box is the ideal app to access your AVM FRITZ!Box: 1. Show the FRITZ!Box Call List 2. Playback and delete voice box messages of your FRITZ!Box answering machine 3. Display and delete fax messages received by your FRITZ!Box fax machine Multiple FRITZ!Box devices can be configured (e.g. Private, Office etc.). In addition you can combine several lists as groups to easily get an overview across all your devices. The voice box messages and received fax documents will be downloaded from the Fritz!Box, stored within the app and can be accessed also in offline mode when your iPhone cannot connect to the Fritz!Box. Access to the FRITZ!Box is also possible outside your local WiFi network if the option "Grant access to storage to users from the Internet" is enabled and you configured the MyFRITZ! service or a dynamic DNS domain name in your Fritz!Box. Prerequisites for using the app: - You need an AVM Fritz!Box - Voice box and fax messages: Answering or fax machine must be configured in your Fritz!Box. Currently the AVM Fritz!Box models 7590, 7490 and 6490 with the latest firmware are supported. In principle it should also be possible to use other Fritz!Box models with this app, but those were not yet tested. If you have feedback about using the app with other models please let us know by sending an email to support@checkmybox.de. In case the file format or the way messages are stored by the Fritz!Box answering or fax machine should be changed in future firmware versions, we'll make all effort to adopt this app accordingly. Nevertheless it cannot be guaranteed that this is technically possible in all cases. The app comes with a detailed setup wizard which easily guides you through step-by-step instructions on how to configure your Fritz!Box and the required settings within the app. If you have questions, suggestions for improvements or need help in setting up this app, please don't hesitate to send an email to support@checkmybox.de. We're happy to assist you and your feedback is highly appreciated. AVM, FRITZ! and FRITZ!Box are registered trademarks of AVM GmbH, Berlin (Germany). All other product and company names mentioned in this app are trademarks of their respective owners.

About

SamuraiSafe Password Manager

Securely store and manage all your passwords and private information. Generate strong, unique passwords for every account and autofill them effortlessly. Sync your data across all your Apple devices for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Secure password storage
  • Password generation
  • Autofill credentials
  • Cross-device sync
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Password auditing
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SamuraiSafe is a password manager for macOS and iOS that keeps your passwords and private information secure, generates unique passwords for every website or service, and syncs safely across all your devices. Sign in on the web and in mobile apps without reusing passwords or sharing them with anyone. SIMPLE AND SECURE • SamuraiSafe is designed to be both easy to use and built on strong password security best practices. STRONG SECURITY • Your private safe key is never stored or transmitted anywhere. • Passwords and private data are protected with AES-256 encryption and secure hashing (HMAC) to detect tampering or corruption. • Automatic clipboard clearing helps prevent accidental password leakage. • Safe auto-lock helps protect you when you step away. • Automatic password safe backup helps you recover your data if needed. GENERATE & AUDIT PASSWORDS • Create strong passwords using random characters or random words. • See the password strength for every password. • Filter passwords by age and strength to quickly find anything that needs updating. • Locate shared passwords to understand where passwords may be reused. EASY TO USE • Password Autofill to speed up sign-ins. • Touch ID and Face ID support for quick, secure access. • On iPad, drag and drop credentials from SamuraiSafe, or use cut and paste. • Complete documentation. SYNC TO MULTIPLE DEVICES • iCloud sync between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Finder sync to iPhone and iPad. ORGANISE PASSWORDS • Store text safely, including credit card numbers, PIN codes, and account numbers. • Add secure note of any length, and up to 20 custom fields. • Use groupings to keep everything organised. • Password history maintained for each entry. • Create multiple password safes for different purposes. FREE • SamuraiSafe is completely free on both macOS and iOS. STABLE AND MATURE • SamuraiSafe has been in the App Store since 2013. For details on SamuraiSafe’s security design philosophy see safe.samarama.net

Screenshots

CheckMy!Box4 screens
SamuraiSafe Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SamuraiSafe Password Manager at Free against CheckMy!Box's $3.99. SamuraiSafe Password Manager also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (86% vs 53%). CheckMy!Box's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SamuraiSafe Password Manager is free to download; CheckMy!Box costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SamuraiSafe Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SamuraiSafe Password Manager has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of CheckMy!Box's written reviews are positive against 86% of SamuraiSafe Password Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckMy!Box ships an update every 3 months, SamuraiSafe Password Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CheckMy!Box versus SamuraiSafe Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckMy!BoxSamuraiSafe Password Manager
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNils ObermillerMichael Rourke

Customer experience

CheckMy!Box

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative35.3%

SamuraiSafe Password Manager

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

CheckMy!Box

No in-app purchases

None

SamuraiSafe Password Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CheckMy!Box free?
CheckMy!Box costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SamuraiSafe Password Manager free?
SamuraiSafe Password Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CheckMy!Box or SamuraiSafe Password Manager?
SamuraiSafe Password Manager is rated higher. CheckMy!Box averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SamuraiSafe Password Manager averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.
Do CheckMy!Box or SamuraiSafe Password Manager have ads?
Neither CheckMy!Box nor SamuraiSafe Password Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheckMy!Box or SamuraiSafe Password Manager?
CheckMy!Box ships an update every 3 months, and SamuraiSafe Password Manager weekly. Most recently, CheckMy!Box was updated on November 6, 2026 and SamuraiSafe Password Manager on November 1, 2026.

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