KeyForge vs Portside
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KeyForge
This app generates strong, secure passwords with customizable rules and a focus on privacy. It never stores your passwords, ensuring your data remains safe. Generate unlimited passwords with a single tap and copy them instantly.
- Zero password storage
- Customizable password rules
- One-tap generation
- Copy to clipboard
- Works offline
- Light & dark mode
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Secure by design. Built to earn your trust. KeyForge is a dedicated password generator that combines top-tier security with a sleek, intuitive interface. It never stores your passwords—ever—keeping your personal information safe and minimizing risk. Customize your rules, tap once, and generate strong, secure passwords in seconds. □ Key Features ・Zero password storage for maximum security ・Fine-tune rules: uppercase, lowercase, symbols, length ・Exclude specific characters with precision ・One-tap generation with a clean UI ・Generate unlimited passwords ・Copy to clipboard with a single tap ・Remembers your last settings for quick re-use ・Light & dark mode support ・Works entirely offline □ Use Cases ・Instantly generate strong passwords when signing up for new websites or apps ・Create multiple passwords with custom rules for work accounts ・Avoid characters or symbols you don’t want—full customization ・Great for one-time-use or temporary login codes ・Use alongside a password manager to level up your security □ Perfect For ・Anyone ready to stop reusing weak passwords ・People who want efficient, secure password creation ・Privacy-conscious users who don’t want their data stored ・Users who value tools designed with personal data protection in mind ・Those who want simplicity without sacrificing functionality □ Pricing All core features are completely free. Additional options are available via in-app purchases. □ Development Philosophy KeyForge is independently developed with one goal: To make password security easy, reliable, and accessible for everyone in today’s digital world. We continue to improve the app based on your feedback. Download KeyForge now and start generating smarter, safer passwords—your way.
Portside
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This app helps you quickly write down small things and easily use them later. Do any of these sound familiar? • You often have a lot on your mind and it feels cluttered • You want to quickly jot things down as they come up • You don’t need long notes or titles every time • Notes keep piling up and become stressful • You manage work, home, and ideas across different apps — opening each one is a hassle • You sometimes want to add more later or process everything at once • You’d like to manage small tasks like shopping in the same place • Complex apps feel overwhelming — you prefer something simple Just write it here. Handle your to-dos right in the app. Send notes to other services when needed. Archive anything you no longer need. Like sticky notes, just start writing. Then decide what to do — move it, check it off, or keep it. ■ Key Features ■ Quick Capture Instantly write down thoughts as they come to mind Perfect for “brain dumps” to get everything out of your head ■ Unified Notes & To-Dos Convert notes into to-dos anytime Choose freely whether to keep something as a note or turn it into action ■ Simple List View A clean, minimal UI that’s easy to use See only what you need, with a clutter-free design You can also customize what appears on your home screen ■ Archive for Later Store ideas and notes you don’t need right away Keep them without deleting, and revisit them anytime ■ Share to Other Apps Easily send selected notes or to-dos to apps you already use, like Notion ■ Tag Organization Use tags to filter and find specific notes or to-dos AI can also automatically suggest and assign tags ■ Pin & Widget Support Pin important items to the top View them directly from your home screen widgets ■ Apple Watch Support Create notes, create to-dos, and check off completed items—all from your Apple Watch. ■ iCloud Backup & Sync Keep your data synced across multiple devices via iCloud Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-policy-335b19327cfa803896d8d193112281d9
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Portside at none against KeyForge's shown. Portside also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). KeyForge's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. KeyForge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Portside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
KeyForge ships an update every 3 weeks, Portside weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KeyForge | Portside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YUUSUI KASHIWAGI | Jun Takahashi |
In-app purchases
KeyForge
- Premium Features$1.99
- Application Support$5.99
Portside
- Premium(Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month









