Comparison

Asterex vs App Blocker OffKit

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

Head to head
About

Asterex

This app securely stores passwords, passkeys, 2FA codes, and sensitive records using strong encryption and a zero-knowledge design. It offers local storage by default with optional cloud sync and provides tools for generating strong passwords and managing digital identities.

Highlights
  • Local-first, privacy-first password manager
  • Stores passwords, passkeys, 2FA codes, notes, and attachments
  • Password and passphrase generator
  • Passkey support and autofill
  • AES-256 encryption and biometric protection
  • Import from multiple popular password managers
  • Optional iCloud and WiFi sync
Features
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Asterex is a local-first, privacy-first password manager built for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. It protects passwords, passkeys, 2FA codes, secure notes, attachments, and sensitive records with strong encryption and a zero-knowledge design, so only you can unlock your data. Asterex keeps control in your hands: encrypted local storage by default, with optional sync and encrypted backup when you choose. Guided setup helps you create or restore a vault and enable AutoFill. WHAT YOU CAN STORE - Passwords, passkeys, and secure notes - Credit cards, identities, passports, WiFi credentials, API keys, database logins, software licenses, memberships, subscriptions, and more - Attachments, custom fields, nested tags, favorites, and linked items - Organized vaults with custom colors and icons, fast search, filters, and Smart Folders - Location-aware items associated with Apple Maps places - Smart Fill to populate item details from photos, PDFs, and text, plus camera scans on iPhone and iPad, with on-device processing and review before saving PASSWORD, PASSPHRASE, AND USERNAME TOOLS - Password generator with customizable length and character sets - Option to exclude ambiguous characters like 0/O and l/I - Passphrase generator with configurable word count, separators, capitalization, and numeric suffix - Remembered password and passphrase settings - Alias Studio for username and email identity generation - Plus-address aliases, catch-all domain aliases, word-blend usernames, and relay aliases through supported providers PASSKEY AND AUTOFILL EXPERIENCE - Passkey support for WebAuthn/FIDO2 - AutoFill for apps and websites - Safari extension, plus Chrome and Firefox extensions for Mac, with password and 2FA code autofill, search, password generation, and login saving - URI match detection controls for more precise website matching - Built-in TOTP authenticator with QR setup and quick copy - Mac Quick Access and keyboard shortcuts - Siri and Shortcuts support, with optional Spotlight indexing WIDGETS - TOTP widget for fast access to one-time codes - Subscription widget mode for upcoming billing visibility - Security Score widget for at-a-glance vault health SECURITY FEATURES - AES-256 encryption and SQLCipher encrypted local database - Face ID and Touch ID protection - YubiKey and compatible security key support - Travel Mode to hide selected vaults until revealed with your Master Password - Vault Policies for local rules around access, AutoFill, exports, sync, and travel visibility - Auto-lock and privacy screen - Secure clipboard controls, including auto-clear options - Security Dashboard for weak, duplicate, reused, old, and compromised credential detection - 2FA coverage insights and actionable recommendations IMPORT, EXPORT, AND TRANSFER - Import from 1Password, Bitwarden, Proton Pass, KeePass, Strongbox, Chrome, LastPass, Apple Passwords CSV, mSecure, and generic CSV - Preview imports before adding items to your vault - Select or unselect individual items during supported imports - Encrypted export for backup and migration - App-to-app credential transfer support on compatible iOS versions SYNC AND BACKUP OPTIONS - Local-first by default - Optional iCloud Sync - Optional encrypted iCloud backup and restore - Local WiFi Sync with secure pairing and fingerprint verification - Folder Sync and WebDAV support PRIVACY - No tracking, no analytics, no ads - No Asterex-hosted cloud storing your vault - Your master password stays on-device PREMIUM Asterex includes a free tier, with Premium unlocking expanded limits and advanced workflows including advanced protection tools, widgets, vault organization, imports, sync, and backup features. Free trial available. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: [https://secure.asterex.app/terms](https://secure.asterex.app/terms) Privacy Policy: [https://secure.asterex.app/privacy](https://secure.asterex.app/privacy)

About

App Blocker OffKit

Features
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OffKit helps you stop impulsive scrolling and use your phone intentionally. Block distracting apps and categories, then choose what it takes to regain access. Unlock with a QR code placed in another room, reach a daily step goal, or complete your Apple Watch Move or Exercise ring. That small real-world action interrupts the doomscrolling habit loop. Create focused scenarios for studying, work, evenings, or sleep. Choose flexible durations, protect changes with Face ID or Touch ID, and add a disable countdown when you want extra friction. OffKit uses Apple's Screen Time and HealthKit APIs. Your scenarios and activity data stay on your device and are never sold. Terms of Use: https://offkit.eu/terms

Screenshots

Asterex4 screens
App Blocker OffKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Asterex at every 5 days against App Blocker OffKit's monthly. Asterex also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Asterex sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and App Blocker OffKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Asterex ships an update every 5 days, App Blocker OffKit monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Asterex versus App Blocker OffKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsterexApp Blocker OffKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaw BoamahNICK FRIEDRICH

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Asterex

Subscriptions2
  • Asterex Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Asterex Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Asterex Lifetime Premium$79.99
2 purchases

App Blocker OffKit

Subscriptions1
  • OffKit Pro (Annual)$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • OffKit Pro (Lifetime)$5.99

Questions

Is Asterex free?
Asterex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Blocker OffKit free?
App Blocker OffKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Asterex or App Blocker OffKit have ads?
Neither Asterex nor App Blocker OffKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Asterex or App Blocker OffKit?
Asterex ships an update every 5 days, and App Blocker OffKit monthly. Most recently, Asterex was updated on October 30, 2026 and App Blocker OffKit on October 28, 2026.

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