Comparison

KeyMate vs Kakuremi

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

Head to head
About

KeyMate

Features
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KeyMate is a secure and intuitive password manager built for complete control over your data. All information is stored locally on your device and never uploaded to any server. Store passwords, accounts, cards, Wi-Fi details, licenses, and other sensitive information in a clean and structured way. With flexible templates and customizable fields, KeyMate adapts to your personal workflow instead of forcing fixed formats. Create separate vaults for work and personal use, quickly find what you need, and use system AutoFill to sign in faster across apps and websites. Whether you manage a few accounts or hundreds of records, KeyMate helps you stay organized, secure, and in control — without compromising privacy. Key Features • Local-only data storage • Custom templates and flexible fields • Multiple vaults for different scenarios • System AutoFill support • Clean and distraction-free design https://labs-time.web.app/keymate-privacy.html https://labs-time.web.app/keymate-terms.html

About

Kakuremi

This app securely manages your passwords locally using the KeePass KDBX format. It offers offline access, AutoFill, and YubiKey NFC unlock without requiring a subscription. Advanced features are available through an optional Pro upgrade.

Highlights
  • Local KDBX password management
  • Offline access
  • AutoFill integration
  • YubiKey NFC unlock
  • Face ID/Touch ID biometric unlock
  • TOTP secret storage
  • Password generator
Features
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A local-first KeePass (KDBX) password manager for iPhone -- works offline, with AutoFill and Face ID, compatible with KeePassXC and KeePass2. Opening your first database and editing your vault are free. YubiKey NFC unlock is included free -- no subscription. Kakuremi was built for one thing: a KeePass vault that stays yours. **YubiKey Challenge-Response -- Free, No Subscription** Enter your master password, then hold your YubiKey to the top of your iPhone over NFC -- the key is a second factor, not a replacement for your password. The hardware-key unlock is not time-limited, not gated, and not billed separately. Kakuremi uses HMAC-SHA1 Challenge-Response, the same scheme as the KeePass desktop apps. It works with NFC-capable YubiKey 5 Series models and the YubiKey NEO once an HMAC-SHA1 slot is configured (via the YubiKey Manager / Authenticator app). FIDO2/passkey-only keys -- such as the Security Key Series -- cannot unlock a database, because they do not implement HMAC-SHA1 Challenge-Response. **A KDBX Engine Written in Rust** Kakuremi's KDBX parsing and serialization are written in Rust, a memory-safe language chosen to reduce the risk of buffer-overflow and use-after-free bugs. Open KDBX 3.x (read-only) and KDBX 4.x; create, edit, and save in KDBX 4. Compatible with KeePassXC, KeePass2, and other standard-compliant KeePass clients. **AutoFill in Safari and in Apps** Kakuremi ships a native Credential Provider extension that works with AutoFill on current and older versions of iOS. Tap the key icon, choose Kakuremi, and pick the login you need. **Local-First -- No Accounts, No Cloud Sync** Kakuremi has no accounts, no sync service of its own, no telemetry, and no analytics. Your database is decrypted in memory and released when the app locks. An encrypted copy of your logins (used by AutoFill) and recent copies of your vault file stay in the app's own storage -- you can clear both in Settings. Apart from Apple's own App Store purchase checks, the only network features are optional and off by default: website icons (only a site's domain is sent to Google's favicon service) and password breach-check (a partial, anonymized hash sent to Have I Been Pwned). Neither lookup sends your master password or an entry's password, username, or notes. **What's Free** - Create or open one KeePass database (KDBX 4; KDBX 3.x read-only) - Create, edit, and organize entries, groups, and tags - YubiKey NFC Challenge-Response unlock - Face ID / Touch ID biometric unlock - iOS AutoFill (Credential Provider) - Store TOTP (2FA) secrets and view live one-time codes - Password generator - Search and Recycle Bin - View attachments - Password breach check (Have I Been Pwned) - Themes (Light / Dark / Warm) and 6 accent colors - Localized in 9 languages **Kakuremi Pro** For power users who want more: - Use more than one database - Add file attachments - Backup history & restore Pricing: a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time purchase. New subscribers get a 1-month free trial on the yearly plan; the subscription then renews at the yearly price unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Prices for your region are shown on this page. **Why "Kakuremi"?** Kakuremi (Japanese: hidden form) refers to the art of concealment. Your secrets deserve to be invisible -- no account to sign into, no service of ours holding them, no fragile code to corrupt them. Just hidden in the file you chose. Built by Springhiker Inc. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kakuremi.com/privacy/

Screenshots

KeyMate4 screens
Kakuremi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KeyMate at 15.6 against Kakuremi's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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. KeyMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Kakuremi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeyMate ships an update every 3 days, Kakuremi every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
KeyMate versus Kakuremi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyMateKakuremi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer帆 张SPRING HIKER CORP.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

KeyMate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription (Best Value)$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access (Local)$12.99
3 purchases

Kakuremi

Subscriptions2
  • Kakuremi Pro — Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Kakuremi Pro — Yearly1 Month trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kakuremi Pro — Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is KeyMate free?
KeyMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kakuremi free?
Kakuremi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KeyMate or Kakuremi have ads?
Neither KeyMate nor Kakuremi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeyMate or Kakuremi?
KeyMate ships an update every 3 days, and Kakuremi every 6 days. Most recently, KeyMate was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kakuremi on October 31, 2026.

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