Comparison

KeeForge vs Bramble

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

Head to head
About

KeeForge

Securely manage your passwords and sensitive information using a native iOS application that syncs with your existing KeePass databases. It offers seamless AutoFill capabilities, robust security features like Face ID unlock and key file support, and is fully open source.

Highlights
  • Native iOS app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Syncs with iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, FTP
  • AutoFill passwords, passkeys, and TOTP codes
  • Face ID/Touch ID unlock with auto-lock
  • Key file support
  • Fully open source under GPLv3
Features
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KeeForge is a native iOS password manager for KeePass (.kdbx) databases. Open vaults from iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, FTP, 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, FTP, 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, FTP - 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. FTP connections are unencrypted. Use FTP only on networks you trust, and avoid editing the same FTP database from multiple apps or devices at once. FTPS and SFTP are not supported.

About

Bramble

Securely store all your sensitive information locally on your device. This app offers robust encryption, autofill capabilities, and passkey support for enhanced online security. Manage passwords, payment details, and notes with peace of mind, knowing your data never leaves your control.

Highlights
  • Local-first encrypted vault
  • Autofill passwords and one-time codes
  • Passkey support
  • Unlock with 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

KeeForge4 screens
Bramble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bramble at none against KeeForge's 3. Bramble also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. KeeForge sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bramble asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for KeeForge against 4.9 for Bramble. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of KeeForge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bramble's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeeForge ships an update every 6 days, Bramble every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KeeForge versus Bramble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeeForgeBramble
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJia TanWebvana Inc.

Customer experience

KeeForge

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

Bramble

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

KeeForge

One-time3
  • Small Tip$3.99
  • Nice Tip$6.99
  • Big Tip$14.99
None

Bramble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KeeForge free?
KeeForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bramble free?
Bramble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KeeForge or Bramble?
Bramble is rated higher. KeeForge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Bramble averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do KeeForge or Bramble have ads?
Neither KeeForge nor Bramble shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeeForge or Bramble?
KeeForge ships an update every 6 days, and Bramble every 4 days. Most recently, KeeForge was updated on November 9, 2026 and Bramble on November 10, 2026.

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