Comparison

SafeKey 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

SafeKey

Features
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EN Forget your passwords? Tired of resetting them constantly? SafeKey is the ultimate password manager that helps you store, organize, and protect your login credentials securely on your iPhone and iPad. Designed with security and simplicity in mind, SafeKey ensures that you are the only one who has access to your data. WHY SAFEKEY Bank-grade AES-256 encryption โ€” everything is encrypted on your device. Your data stays with you. Unlock only with Face ID, Touch ID, or your private PIN. Clean, modern design that's fast and easy to use. KEY FEATURES Secure vault for passwords, logins, and secret notes. Strong password generator โ€” create uncrackable passwords in one tap. Password health check โ€” spot weak and duplicated passwords at a glance. Data breach alerts โ€” find out if a password has appeared in a known leak. Built-in 2FA (TOTP) โ€” store your two-factor codes right next to your logins. Bank cards & wallet โ€” safely keep card numbers and details. Secure file vault โ€” store private documents away from prying eyes. Beautiful themes, light & dark mode, and background styles. Available in 8 languages: English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Hindi, Arabic. PRIVACY FIRST SafeKey does not sell your data. Your passwords are encrypted and never leave your device without your permission. Optional encrypted cloud backup is protected by your own Master Key. Download SafeKey today and take control of your digital security. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

SafeKey4 screens
KeeHolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KeeHolder at none against SafeKey's shown. KeeHolder also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). SafeKey's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. SafeKey sells 2 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

SafeKey ships an update every 4 months, KeeHolder daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
SafeKey versus KeeHolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeKeyKeeHolder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size66 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHieu DaoPrashanth Gujjeti

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SafeKey

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$7.991 Year
1 purchases

KeeHolder

One-time1
  • Unlock all databases$1.99

Questions

Is SafeKey free?
SafeKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeeHolder free?
KeeHolder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SafeKey or KeeHolder have ads?
SafeKey shows ads; KeeHolder does not.
Which is updated more often, SafeKey or KeeHolder?
SafeKey ships an update every 4 months, and KeeHolder daily. Most recently, SafeKey was updated on October 28, 2026 and KeeHolder on October 25, 2026.

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