# Password Manager vs Strongbox

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.

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.

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.

Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, Strongbox fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Password Manager | Strongbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager/id568266312/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-password-manager/id897283731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 19 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [广栋 莫](https://appshunter.io/developer/528151959) | [Phoebe Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/897283734) |

## What reviewers say

### Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager/id568266312)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Strongbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-password-manager/id897283731)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strongbox Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Tip | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Tip | $19.99 | per year |
| Strongbox Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Strongbox Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Strongbox Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Little Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $99.99 | one-time |
| Strongbox Pro (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using certain iOS versions
- Issues with database syncing and corruption

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026 and Strongbox on September 27, 2026.

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