KeeForge vs Bramble
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KeeForge
A native iOS password manager that securely stores and auto-fills your credentials from KeePass databases. Access vaults from cloud storage or local files, with robust security features and open-source transparency.
- KeePass (.kdbx) database support
- Cloud and local file synchronization
- AutoFill for passwords and TOTP codes
- Face ID/Touch ID unlock
- Key file support
- Open-source and audited
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KeeForge is a native iOS password manager for KeePass (.kdbx) databases. Open vaults from iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, or local files. AutoFill passwords, passkeys, and TOTP codes with Face ID. No accounts, no tracking, no subscription — fully open source under GPLv3. Why KeeForge: - Native iOS app, not a port — built in Swift for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Your vault stays encrypted on your device; we never see it - Zero accounts, zero telemetry, zero ads - Compatible with KeePassXC, KeePass 2.x, KeePassium, and Strongbox Vault Management - Open .kdbx databases from local files, iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, or any Files app provider - Manage multiple databases from a dedicated home screen - Create new KDBX 4.x databases on-device or in Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV - Browse groups and entries with instant search Editing & Saving - Create, edit, and delete entries with built-in password generation - Autosave with timestamped backups and save-conflict detection - Entry history, unknown fields, and third-party extensions preserved — no data loss when round-tripping with KeePassXC or other clients - Read-only mode for shared databases AutoFill - AutoFill passwords, passkeys, and TOTP codes in Safari and apps - QuickType bar suggestions — tap to fill with Face ID - Save new credentials directly from AutoFill, even when offline Security - Face ID / Touch ID unlock with auto-lock inactivity timer - Key file support — all KeePass formats (.key, .keyx, binary, hex) - Screen recording detection blurs vault when capture is active - Exponential lockout after failed unlock attempts - Argon2 KDF, AES-GCM in-memory encryption of secrets - Clipboard stays on-device — no Universal Clipboard sync Open Source - Fully open source under GPLv3 - Source on GitHub: github.com/KeeForge/KeeForge - Independently audited; no network calls except to your own cloud storage and the optional in-app feedback form Tip jar available if you'd like to support development. No subscription, no accounts, no upsell.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bramble at none against KeeForge's 3. Bramble also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). KeeForge's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. KeeForge sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bramble asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bramble holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KeeForge has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
KeeForge ships an update every 4 days, Bramble every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KeeForge | Bramble |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jia Tan | Webvana Inc. |
Customer experience
KeeForge
Bramble
In-app purchases
KeeForge
- Small Tip$3.99
- Nice Tip$6.99
- Big Tip$14.99
Bramble
No in-app purchases









