Password Manager iPassSafe+ vs Strongbox Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Password Manager iPassSafe+
Securely manage all your digital credentials with advanced encryption and local data storage. Generate strong passwords, autofill logins across devices, and protect sensitive information with robust privacy features. Your data remains private and under your control.
- AES-256 encryption
- Local data storage
- Secure cloud sync option
- Password generator
- Autofill logins
- Face/Touch ID support
- Multiple sync options
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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! > TOP SECURITY ○ Utilizes iOS AES-256 encryption to automatically encrypt all your data with a Master Password known only to you ○ All data is stored locally on your device; cloud storage is optional and encrypted ○ Self destruct option after 10 tries ○ Logout timer when inactive ○ Lock timer when using other App ○ Delete clipboard (optional) ○ Strong Built-In Password Generator to create unique passwords ○ Stay anonymous, account creation is not needed ○ Face/Touch ID support > 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 > SYNC/BACKUP ○ 4 Sync options: iCloud, FTP, AirDrop (Files,Dropbox, iOS devices ...) ○ All data get encrypted before sync > ADVANCED FEATURES ○ Safari extension support ○ AutoFill extension support ○ Icons pulled in from any of your websites automatically ! ○ Seamlessly autofill usernames and passwords directly from the QuickType bar to apps and Safari ○ Contact import from Address Book ○ Built-in search tool ○ Dynamic sorting option ○ Multiple Databases (per users or contents) ○ Available in 17 languages ○ Air Print ○ Private Reminders > 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. Smart auto login algorithm is compatible with most web sites
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Password Manager iPassSafe+ at $12.99 against Strongbox Pro's $99.99. Password Manager iPassSafe+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Strongbox Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (86% vs 65%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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
Password Manager iPassSafe+ costs $12.99 and Strongbox Pro $99.99 up front. Strongbox Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Password Manager iPassSafe+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Strongbox Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 573 and 338 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Password Manager iPassSafe+'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Strongbox Pro's.
Password Manager iPassSafe+ ships an update fortnightly, Strongbox Pro every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Password Manager iPassSafe+ | Strongbox Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 — better | $99.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (573 ratings) | 4.7 (338 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 573 — better | 338 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #99 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Netanel Software | Phoebe Code Limited |
Customer experience
Password Manager iPassSafe+
Strongbox Pro
Bugs and requests
Password Manager iPassSafe+
Reported bugs
5 issues- Deletes all passwords after updates
- Passwords disappearing
- App crashing on launch
- Inability to access or edit passwords
- Syncing not working as expected
Requested features
7 requests- Improved syncing between devices
- Better backup and restore options
- Search function
- Ability to rearrange categories
- More customization options
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- Automatic password generation
- Fingerprint/Face ID support
Strongbox Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Password Manager iPassSafe+
No in-app purchases
Strongbox Pro
- Monthly Tip$2.991 Month
- Annual Tip$19.991 Year
- Little Tip$4.99
- Small Tip$9.99
- Medium Tip$19.99
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- Large Tip$99.99
- Huge Tip$199.99
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