Comparison

KeyMate vs KeeHolder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€” without compromising privacy. Key Features โ€ข Local-only data storage โ€ข Custom templates and flexible fields โ€ข Multiple vaults for different scenarios โ€ข System AutoFill support โ€ข Clean and distraction-free design https://labs-time.web.app/keymate-privacy.html https://labs-time.web.app/keymate-terms.html

About

KeeHolder

Features
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KeeHolder v1.0 โ€” a trust-first KeePass client for iPhone and iPad. Read, write, and manage your KDBX files without a server, an account, or telemetry. Full KDBX3 and KDBX4 support. Face ID / Touch ID unlock. Entry and group editing, database creation, master-password change, and save-conflict detection. AutoFill fills passwords into Safari and third-party apps via the QuickType bar after Face ID or master-password confirmation. No passwords leave the encrypted file. Live TOTP verification codes โ€” 6- or 8-digit with a countdown timer โ€” for entries with a TOTP seed (KeePassXC otpauth:// and KeePass 2 TOTP Seed formats). On iOS 18+, one-time codes also fill via AutoFill without opening the app. Free with one database. Unlock multiple databases with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no ads.

Screenshots

KeyMate4 screens
KeeHolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KeeHolder at daily against KeyMate's every 3 days. KeyMate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. KeyMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and KeeHolder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeyMate ships an update every 3 days, KeeHolder daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
KeyMate versus KeeHolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyMateKeeHolder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅธ† ๅผ Prashanth Gujjeti

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
1 purchases

KeeHolder

One-time1
  • Unlock all databases$1.99

Questions

Is KeyMate free?
KeyMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeeHolder free?
KeeHolder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KeyMate or KeeHolder have ads?
Neither KeyMate nor KeeHolder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeyMate or KeeHolder?
KeyMate ships an update every 3 days, and KeeHolder daily. Most recently, KeyMate was updated on October 28, 2026 and KeeHolder on October 25, 2026.

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