PanicVault vs RabbitKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PanicVault
This app securely stores and manages your passwords and passkeys in an encrypted file. It offers offline access, syncs with cloud storage, and integrates with your device for autofill. Generate strong passwords and two-factor authentication codes.
- KeePass (.kdbx 4) compatibility
- iCloud Drive & Google Drive sync
- Passkeys (WebAuthn) support
- AutoFill integration
- Built-in Authenticator (TOTP)
- Password & Passphrase Generator
- Biometric Unlock
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PanicVault is a secure, offline-first password manager that reads and writes the open KeePass (.kdbx) format. Store your vault on your device, on iCloud Drive, or on Google Drive -- you choose. Your data stays in a standard, portable file that works with KeePass, KeePassXC, Strongbox, and every other compatible app. WHY PANICVAULT? PanicVault gives you real ownership of your credentials. There is no proprietary cloud, no account to create, and no subscription fee. Your vault is a single encrypted file you can back up, move, or open in any KeePass-compatible app on any platform. KEY FEATURES: - KeePass (.kdbx 4) Compatibility Open and save vaults created by KeePass, KeePassXC, KeePassDX, Strongbox, and more. Entry history, custom fields, attachments, group hierarchy, custom icons, and recycle bin are fully supported. - iCloud Drive & Google Drive Sync Sync your vault across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through iCloud Drive or Google Drive. Smart entry-level merging preserves changes from every device. Conflicts are shown side by side so you pick the version you want. Sign in to multiple Google accounts and sync different vaults with different accounts. - Passkeys (WebAuthn) Store and manage passkeys alongside your passwords. Compatible with the KeePassXC passkey format for full cross-platform interoperability. - AutoFill Integration Fill usernames and passwords in Safari and apps with the system AutoFill credential provider. Override URLs let you match entries to sites with different login domains. - Built-in Authenticator (TOTP) Generate two-factor authentication codes right alongside your passwords. Scan a QR code or enter the secret manually. Compatible with all standard TOTP formats. - Password & Passphrase Generator Create strong random passwords or memorable passphrases from the EFF wordlist. A live strength meter shows you exactly how secure each password is. - Biometric Unlock Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID. Your master password is stored in the Secure Enclave keychain -- never transmitted anywhere. - Yubikey unlock You can protect a vault with a physical YubiKey: YubiKey challenge-response over NFC on iPhone, and over USB on Mac. - Offline First Every feature works without an internet connection. Cloud sync is optional and happens only when you choose to enable it. - Bulk Operations & Drag and Drop Select multiple entries at once to move or delete them in bulk. On Mac, drag entries between groups and drag groups to reorganize your hierarchy. - Organize with Groups and Tags Create nested folders to sort your entries. Reorder and customize groups with notes and custom icons. Add tags for cross-cutting categories. Search across titles, usernames, URLs, and notes instantly. - Favicon Auto-Fetch Tap a button to automatically download a website's icon and set it as the entry's custom icon -- the quickest way to make entries recognizable at a glance. - Default Vault & Keyboard Shortcuts Set a default vault that opens automatically on launch. On Mac, use full keyboard shortcuts for search, new entries, password generation, locking, and more. - Entry History & Attachments Every password change is saved automatically. Attach files like recovery codes, certificates, or documents to any entry. - Custom Colors and Icons Personalize entries with text color, background color, and 69 built-in KeePass icons or your own custom images. SECURITY: PanicVault uses AES-256 or ChaCha20 encryption with Argon2d/Argon2id key derivation. Clipboard auto-clear, configurable lock timeout, and periodic master password re-entry keep your data safe even if your device is left unattended. PLATFORM: Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a single universal purchase. No subscription, no account, no tracking.
RabbitKey
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RabbitKey keeps your passwords encrypted on your device — not on someone else's server. Built for people who take security seriously. END-TO-END ENCRYPTION Every entry is encrypted with XChaCha20-Poly1305 before it ever touches storage. Only your master password can unlock your vault — your data stays on your device, and we never see it. BIOMETRIC UNLOCK Unlock your vault instantly with Face ID or Touch ID. Your biometric data never leaves the device. FREE CLOUD SYNC Keep your vault in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through iCloud, Google Drive, or your own WebDAV server — free, no Pro required. You choose where your data lives — or keep it fully offline. SYSTEM AUTOFILL RabbitKey integrates with iOS AutoFill so credentials appear right above the keyboard — in Safari, in apps, anywhere iOS supports autofill. ONE-TIME CODES (OTP) WITH AUTOFILL Store your two-factor authentication secrets next to the matching login. RabbitKey generates the rolling 6-digit code and autofills it straight from the keyboard — no app switching. OTP secrets are encrypted just like everything else. STRONG PASSWORD GENERATOR Generate high-entropy passwords on demand. Tune length and character classes to fit any site's rules. PASSWORD HEALTH Surface weak and reused passwords before they become a problem. RabbitKey scans your vault and flags entries that need attention. IMPORT IN SECONDS Migrating from another password manager or browser? Import existing passwords from a CSV file in a guided, step-by-step flow. DEVICE MIGRATION Moving to a new iPhone or iPad? Transfer your vault directly via QR code — no cloud, no account required. MULTIPLE VAULTS Keep work and personal credentials separate with independent vaults, each with its own master password. TRASH & RECOVERY Deleted something by accident? Entries stay in Trash for 30 days before permanent removal. FREE vs PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION Free: up to 100 entries with full XChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption, biometric unlock, AutoFill, cloud sync (iCloud / Google Drive / WebDAV), password generator, password health, tags, multiple vaults, QR device migration, CSV import, trash recovery, and offline use. Pro (one-time purchase): unlimited entries plus one-time codes (OTP) with autofill. No subscriptions. No ads. No analytics SDKs. A password manager that respects your privacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RabbitKey at Free against PanicVault's $4.99. RabbitKey also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). PanicVault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On ads 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
RabbitKey is free to download; PanicVault costs $4.99 up front. RabbitKey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PanicVault asks for nothing beyond the download.
PanicVault ships an update every 2 weeks, RabbitKey every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PanicVault | RabbitKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pierre Stanislas | 心怡 刘 |
In-app purchases
PanicVault
No in-app purchases
RabbitKey
- RabbitKey Pro$29.99
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