Comparison

PanicVault vs Bramble

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • KeePass (.kdbx 4) compatibility
  • iCloud Drive & Google Drive sync
  • Passkeys (WebAuthn) support
  • AutoFill integration
  • Built-in Authenticator (TOTP)
  • Password & Passphrase Generator
  • Biometric Unlock
Features
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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.

About

Bramble

Securely store all your sensitive information locally on your device. This app offers robust encryption, autofill capabilities, and passkey support for seamless logins. It prioritizes privacy with no accounts or cloud syncing.

Highlights
  • Local-first encrypted vault
  • Autofill passwords and one-time codes
  • Passkey support
  • Biometric unlock (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Password generator
  • TOTP/2FA code generation
  • Peer-to-peer device sync
Features
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Bramble is a local-first password manager. Your passwords live in an encrypted vault on your device, not on someone else's server. There is no account to create and nothing phoning home. Everything cryptographic runs in a Rust core: Argon2id derives your key, AES-256-GCM encrypts your data, and envelope encryption gives every entry its own key. Site names, usernames, and notes are all encrypted, and secrets are wiped from memory after use. FEATURES - AutoFill passwords and one-time codes into apps and Safari, right from the keyboard. - Passkeys: create and sign in with passkeys, with Bramble as your own authenticator, for sites and apps that support them. - Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID, your master password, or a recovery code. - Store logins, payment cards, secure notes, and SSH keys, each with their own fields. - Built-in strong password generator. - TOTP / 2FA: add an otpauth URI or secret and Bramble generates the six-digit codes. - Import from KeePass (KDBX4), key files included. - Recovery code: a printable, high-entropy backup that unlocks your vault independently of your master password. - Optional breach check using k-anonymity, so nothing about your password leaves your device. - Auto-lock after inactivity. - Sync between your own devices peer-to-peer. No cloud, no relay holding your data. PRIVACY Bramble has no account, no subscription, and no telemetry. Your vault never leaves your control, and the code runs entirely on your device.

Screenshots

PanicVault4 screens
Bramble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bramble at Free against PanicVault's $4.99. Bramble also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bramble is free to download; PanicVault costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bramble holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PanicVault ships an update every 2 weeks, Bramble every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PanicVault versus Bramble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanicVaultBramble
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre StanislasWebvana Inc.

Customer experience

PanicVault

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Bramble

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PanicVault

No in-app purchases

None

Bramble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PanicVault free?
PanicVault costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bramble free?
Bramble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PanicVault or Bramble?
Bramble is rated higher. PanicVault averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bramble averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PanicVault or Bramble have ads?
Neither PanicVault nor Bramble shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PanicVault or Bramble?
PanicVault ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bramble every 4 days. Most recently, PanicVault was updated on October 9, 2026 and Bramble on October 1, 2026.

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