PassNote vs KeeHolder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PassNote
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PassNote β Secure, Synced & Simple Tired of forgetting passwords or using the same weak PIN for everything? PassNote is your personal, ultra-secure digital vault. Built with military-grade AES-256 encryption, PassNote securely stores your passwords, bank cards, and private notes, generates unbreakable keys, and syncs seamlessly across all your devices. Your security is our priority. With our strict zero-knowledge architecture, ONLY YOU hold the key to your data. We can't see, track, or access your sensitive informationβever. WHY CHOOSE PASSNOTE? Unbreakable, Military-Grade Security β’ Industry-leading AES-256-GCM end-to-end encryption. β’ 100% Zero-knowledge model: Your master key never leaves your device. β’ Biometric Authentication: Unlock instantly with your fingerprint or face. β’ Auto-Lock: Set timeouts to secure your vault the moment you step away. Seamless Cloud Sync & Offline Access β’ Access your vault across all your devices, anytime, anywhere. β’ Real-time encrypted cloud backup prevents data loss. β’ Fully functional offline modeβadd or view items even without an internet connection. Advanced Password Generator β’ Instantly generate complex, unbreakable passwords. β’ Highly customizable: Choose length (up to 32 characters), letters, numbers, and symbols. β’ Say goodbye to weak or reused passwords. Smart & Intuitive Organization β’ Categorize everything: Bank accounts, Emails, Social Media, Shopping, Wi-Fi, and more. β’ Powerful search & filter to find exactly what you need in seconds. β’ Mark favorites for lightning-fast access to your most-used items. PASSNOTE PREMIUM (One-Time Purchase!) Start protecting your digital life for free. Need more? Upgrade to Premium with a single, one-time paymentβNO monthly subscriptions! β’ Unlimited Storage: Store as many passwords and cards as you need. β’ 100% Ad-Free Experience β’ Lifetime Updates & Sync Support β’ Pay once, own it forever. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Unlike other password managers, we don't hold the keys to your vault. β’ Everything is encrypted LOCALLY on your device before syncing. β’ No backdoors. No tracking. No compromises. β’ Important: If you lose your encryption key, we cannot recover your data. Keep it safe! GETTING STARTED IS EASY 1. Sign in securely via Google or Apple. 2. Create your unique, private Master Key. 3. Start adding your passwords & cardsβthey are encrypted automatically. 4. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your digital life is safe. Download PassNote today and take absolute control of your digital security! Need help? Contact us: support@xappstudio.dev --- Information regarding the auto-renewable nature of subscriptions: β’ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. β’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. β’ Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. β’ You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://passnote.dev/privacy-policy
KeeHolder
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KeeHolder v1.0 β 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 β 6- or 8-digit with a countdown timer β 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KeeHolder at daily against PassNote's every 2 months. PassNote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PassNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KeeHolder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PassNote ships an update every 2 months, KeeHolder daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PassNote | KeeHolder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thanh Nguyen Van | Prashanth Gujjeti |
In-app purchases
PassNote
- Upgrade to Premium$9.99
KeeHolder
- Unlock all databases$1.99
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