Comparison

Password Manager iPassSafe vs Strongbox Pro

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

Head to head
About

Password Manager iPassSafe

Securely manage all your digital credentials with advanced encryption and local storage. Offers optional cloud sync and autofill across Apple devices. Protects your data with a strict no-tracking privacy policy.

Highlights
  • AES-256 encryption with PBKDF2 key strengthening
  • Exclusive use of Apple's official frameworks
  • No user data collection or tracking
  • Local data storage with optional secure iCloud sync
  • Safari and AutoFill extension support
  • Face/Touch ID support
  • Customizable categories for storing various data types
Features
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iPassSafe – Advanced Privacy and Security in Password Management > WHY IPASSSAFE IS THE SECURE CHOICE? ○ ADVANCED ENCRYPTION: iPassSafe uses AES-256 encryption combined with PBKDF2 key strengthening to secure your data. This industry-standard encryption ensures your information is protected from unauthorized access, even if a backup is compromised, offering robust defense against any threats. ○ EXCLUSIVE USE OF APPLE’S OFFICIAL FRAMEWORKS: Unlike many competitors that integrate third-party libraries for analytics, push notifications, and other services, iPassSafe relies solely on Apple’s official frameworks. By avoiding external code, iPassSafe minimizes potential security risks and ensures that your data is handled within a highly secure and trusted environment. ○ PRIVACY POLICY: Our privacy policy is straightforward—iPassSafe does NOT collect or track ANY user data. iPassSafe stands out by NOT collecting or tracking ANY user data. Unlike most other apps, your information stays completely private and secure, with NO third-party involvement. ○ LOCAL DATA STORAGE WITH SECURE CLOUD SYNC OPTION: Unlike some popular password managers that have been compromised due to reliance on centralized private clouds, which have faced security breaches, iPassSafe avoids these risks. Your data is stored directly on your device and in your iCloud (optional), benefiting from Apple’s secure infrastructure. This approach makes such breaches impossible and ensures robust privacy and control while offering seamless sync and password autofill across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Safari. ◆ Available on both iOS and macOS! I PassSafe offers the same high level of security and convenience across all your Apple devices, with a macOS version available on the Mac App Store. > ALL YOUR DATA • 24 x Custom categories you can design as you want • 19 x Built-in categories including: ○ Logins (Web, Email, FTP...) ○ Credit Cards ○ Photos (from Gallery/Camera) ○ Bank accounts details ○ Safe/PIN numbers ○ Text notes ○ Documents (PDF, Word, Excel, PPT ...) ○ Contacts with Build-it call/send email option ○ ID cards ○ Passports ○ Driving License ○ Software License > ADVANCED FEATURES ○ Safari extension support ○ AutoFill extension support ○ Built-in search tool ○ Face/Touch ID support ○ Private Reminders ○ Air Print > NOTES: 1. Remember Your Password ! without it , you will not be able to see your data. 2. Backup is not done automatically, the user is responsible for such a backup (IDB file) using features (iCloud, Dropbox, email, FTP ...) exists in iPassSafe to avoid loss of data when device is lost, damaged or any other reason, furthermore iPassSafe is NOT providing any direct cloud service, password retrieval, or backup service for security reason (all data stored on your device only!), user need to decide where to do the backup (iCloud, user's private Dropbox account, user's diskonkey using FTP, or user's email ...), the user is also responsible for this backup safety. 3. Sync is not merging data, you have to keep all updated data on one device and use sync option upload file, then load and activate with a password on all your other devices 4. Incase you used in-app purchase to upgrade app (unlimited records + backup support), and you want to use it on your other iOS devices please goto "settings" on your new device iPassSafe free app and select "restore purchase" on new device to restore it without any additional cost. "One of the most useful apps I purchased" iPassSafe is a yearly subscription that costs $5.99 (unlimited password, backup and restore and password autofill) for individuals or family. payment will be charged to itunes account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in itunes account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. your subscription can be managed in your itunes account settings. Terms of use: https://www.msnet-solutions.com/terms.html

About

Strongbox Pro

Securely store and protect all your passwords with one master password. Supports open-source formats and offers advanced security features like biometric unlock, hardware token protection, and cloud syncing.

Highlights
  • Master password protection
  • Biometric unlock (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Passkey and YubiKey support
  • Military-grade encryption
  • Cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
  • Password auditing (weak passwords, HIBP check)
  • Secure password generation
Features
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Strongbox Pro is available here for outright and upfront purchase instead of via an In-App Purchase upgrade. This version of Strongbox is identical to the much loved Strongbox application with all the Pro features and the same regular update schedule. 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. *** Supports Family Sharing *** *** Features *** - Face ID/Touch ID Unlock for the ultimate in convenience, security and speed. - PIN Code Unlock with a Duress PIN option for those tricky situations. - Passkey support - The latest, most convenient and most secure authentication method (passkeys). - 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 passwords 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------- • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • 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

Password Manager iPassSafe4 screens
Strongbox Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Password Manager iPassSafe at Free against Strongbox Pro's $99.99. Strongbox Pro's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 51%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Password Manager iPassSafe is free to download; Strongbox Pro costs $99.99 up front. Password Manager iPassSafe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Strongbox Pro sells 7 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

Strongbox Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 803 and 338 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Password Manager iPassSafe's written reviews are positive against 86% of Strongbox Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager iPassSafe ships an update fortnightly, Strongbox Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Password Manager iPassSafe versus Strongbox Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword Manager iPassSafeStrongbox Pro
PriceFree — better$99.99
Rating4.3 (803 ratings)4.7 (338 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings803 — better338
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#157 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetanel SoftwarePhoebe Code Limited

Customer experience

Password Manager iPassSafe

All ratings803 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative45.6%

Strongbox Pro

All ratings338 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.8%

Bugs and requests

Password Manager iPassSafe

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Passwords disappearing after updates
  • Inability to access saved data
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Sync and backup failures

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved syncing between devices
  • Password recovery options
  • Customizable categories and organization
  • Printing and exporting capabilities
  • Automatic password generation

Strongbox Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Password Manager iPassSafe

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Upgrade to full unlimited iPod-touch, iPhone & iPad Version$10.99
  • upgrade to full version$10.99
7 purchases

Strongbox Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Tip$2.991 Month
  • Annual Tip$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • Little Tip$4.99
  • Small Tip$9.99
  • Medium Tip$19.99
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  • Large Tip$99.99
  • Huge Tip$199.99

Questions

Is Password Manager iPassSafe free?
Password Manager iPassSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strongbox Pro free?
Strongbox Pro costs $99.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Password Manager iPassSafe or Strongbox Pro?
Strongbox Pro is rated higher. Password Manager iPassSafe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 803 ratings, while Strongbox Pro averages 4.7 from 338 ratings.
Do Password Manager iPassSafe or Strongbox Pro have ads?
Neither Password Manager iPassSafe nor Strongbox Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager iPassSafe or Strongbox Pro?
Password Manager iPassSafe ships an update fortnightly, and Strongbox Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Password Manager iPassSafe was updated on September 24, 2026 and Strongbox Pro on September 26, 2026.

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