Comparison

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

Password Manager

Securely store and automatically log into websites with a single tap. Protects sensitive data like passwords and credit card information using military-grade encryption. Offers robust organization and password generation features for enhanced digital security.

Highlights
  • Military AES 256-bit encryption
  • Offline device protection
  • Password, Dot, and Touch ID lock
  • AutoFill login credentials
  • Powerful password generator
  • Folder and subfolder organization
  • Backup and restore via iCloud/Dropbox
Features
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• iPassword can securely store your important information and can automatically log you into websites with a single tap. There's no need to remember the usernames, passwords, or even the website addresses. FEATURES: • Use ultra secure military AES 256-bit encryption to protect your confidential information such as account numbers, usernames, passwords, credit card info and more • All protection mechanism is offline on your device only • Support Password Lock, Dot Lock & Touch ID • Support folder lock, password field lock & browser lock • Support photo storage • AutoFill your usernames & passwords to websites exist in the "Login" templates or only one tap(include Copy-Past) to complete web forms with built-in web browser • 60 standard templates for fast data entry with the ability to create or edit custom templates with unlimited fields and the default templates can be reset • Support Categories, Folders & Subfolders for better file organization and you can select a template for any folder to create records as fast as possible • Powerful Password Generator to create un-guessable passwords • Over 235 icons to personalize your records • You can email, copy, cut, past or delete multiple files/folders at a time • Tap field to copy • Integrated search • Password hide/reveal • Optional auto-clear clipboard when exit app or clear manually • Links, phone numbers and email addresses can be activated by touch • Auto-lock to protect the app from prying eyes • Optional self-destruct if hacker attempts to guess your password • Login/break-in reports • Sharing of records via email or clipboard • Backup & Restore your data via iCloud, Dropbox, Wi-Fi or iTunes Join to iPassword today. Your digital life will be in comfort and safe with it. Feedback: pwdsafe@yahoo.com

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

Password Manager4 screens
Strongbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Strongbox at Free against Password Manager's $5.99. Strongbox also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 73%). Password Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On rating, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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

Strongbox is free to download; Password Manager costs $5.99 up front. Strongbox sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Password Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Password Manager against 4.7 for Strongbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.5K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 84% of Strongbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, Strongbox fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Password Manager versus Strongbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword ManagerStrongbox
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (6.5K ratings)4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews83.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.5K — better4.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB145 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer广栋 莫Phoebe Code Limited

Customer experience

Password Manager

All ratings6,463 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews634 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative21.3%

Strongbox

All ratings4,065 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews561 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.9%

User reviews

Password Manager

From 6.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 🔒 Secure password storage
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🔒 Reliable
  • 👍 Customizable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on newer iPhones
  • 🐛 Backup/restore issues
  • 🐛 Search function crashes app
  • 🐛 Lack of developer support
  • 🐛 Incompatible with iOS updates

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

Password Manager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on iPhone X/XR/XS
  • Backup and restore functions not working
  • Search feature causes app to crash

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to export data in standard formats
  • Sync across multiple devices
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID)
  • More icon/image customization options

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

None

Password Manager

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Strongbox

Subscriptions6
  • Strongbox Pro (Monthly)2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Tip$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Tip$19.991 Year
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  • 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
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  • Large Tip$99.99
  • Strongbox Pro (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Huge Tip$199.99

Questions

Is Password Manager free?
Password Manager costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strongbox free?
Strongbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Password Manager or Strongbox?
Strongbox is rated higher. Password Manager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Strongbox averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Password Manager or Strongbox have ads?
Neither Password Manager nor Strongbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager or Strongbox?
Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Strongbox fortnightly. Most recently, Password Manager was updated on September 24, 2026 and Strongbox on September 24, 2026.

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