Comparison

CypherAir vs IronKey Password Manager

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

Head to head
About

CypherAir

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CypherAir is a fully offline, open-source OpenPGP encryption tool built for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and VisionOS. It makes zero network connections. There is no telemetry, no tracking, and no possibility of data leakage. Two Encryption Profiles β€’ Universal (Profile A) β€” Interoperable with GnuPG and all major PGP implementations. RFC 4880 compliant, employing Ed25519 and X25519 with SEIPDv1. β€’ Advanced (Profile B) β€” Implements the latest OpenPGP standard, RFC 9580, with Ed448 and X448, authenticated encryption via AEAD (SEIPDv2), and Argon2id passphrase protection. Capabilities β€’ Encrypt and decrypt text and files, processed as streams for efficiency β€’ Create digital signatures β€” cleartext for messages, detached for files β€’ Exchange public keys through QR codes using the system Camera, with no camera permission required β€’ Manage multiple keys, each with its own encryption profile β€’ Safeguard private keys in the Secure Enclave, unlocked only by Face ID or Touch ID Privacy Through Architecture β€’ The sole system permission is the Face ID usage description β€’ Private keys never leave the protection of Secure Enclave wrapping Open Source CypherAir is open source and available under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later (GPL-3.0-or-later) or the Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL-2.0). Additional languages are in progress. Disclaimer No Warranty: You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Licensed Application is at your sole risk. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Licensed Application and any services performed or provided by the Licensed Application are provided "as is" and "as available," with all faults and without warranty of any kind, and Licensor hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with respect to the Licensed Application and any services, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties and/or conditions of merchantability, of satisfactory quality, of fitness for a particular purpose, of accuracy, of quiet enjoyment, and of noninfringement of third-party rights. No oral or written information or advice given by Licensor or its authorized representative shall create a warranty. Should the Licensed Application or services prove defective, you assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on applicable statutory rights of a consumer, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.

About

IronKey Password Manager

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IronKey is a secure password manager that stores your passwords locally on your device using military-grade AES-256 encryption. No cloud servers. No internet required. Your passwords never leave your device. SECURE PASSWORD VAULT WITH AES-256 ENCRYPTION IronKey password manager uses AES-256-GCM encryption β€” the same encryption standard trusted by governments and military organizations β€” to protect every piece of data you store. Unlike cloud-based password managers, IronKey keeps your encrypted password vault entirely offline on your device. Your encryption key is generated and stored inside your device's hardware-backed secure enclave. It cannot be extracted, copied, or accessed by any app, server, or person β€” including us. This is the most secure password storage method available. WHY CHOOSE IRONKEY PASSWORD MANAGER? Military-Grade Encryption AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption protects all your stored data β€” passwords, usernames, website URLs, notes, and titles. Every field is fully encrypted at rest. Offline Password Manager β€” No Cloud Required IronKey is a completely offline password vault. Your passwords are never uploaded, synced, or transmitted. No servers means no data breaches. The safest password is one that never touches the internet. Biometric Login β€” Face ID and Touch ID Unlock your password vault instantly with Face ID or Touch ID. Fast, convenient, and secure biometric access. Brute-Force Protection Your PIN is secured with PBKDF2 key stretching (100,000 iterations). After multiple failed unlock attempts, IronKey activates a security lockout timer to protect against unauthorized access. Auto-Lock and Clipboard Security IronKey automatically locks your password vault after a period of inactivity. Passwords copied to clipboard are automatically cleared after 30 seconds, leaving no trace. Password Generator Generate strong, random passwords with letters, numbers, and special characters. Create unique passwords for every account to maximize your online security. Organize With Categories Sort your passwords into customizable categories. Create, rename, and manage categories to keep your password vault organized. Search, sort by name or date, and filter by category. Favorite Passwords Mark frequently used passwords as favorites for quick access at the top of your vault. COMPLETE FEATURE LIST AES-256-GCM password encryption Hardware-backed secure key storage Offline password storage β€” no internet needed Biometric unlock β€” Face ID and Touch ID Strong password generator Customizable password categories Search, sort, and filter passwords Favorite passwords for quick access PIN protection with PBKDF2 hashing Brute-force lockout protection Auto-lock on inactivity Clipboard auto-clear (30 seconds) Cloud backup blocked for security Dark theme security-focused design No ads, no tracking, no analytics No account registration required Store up to 10 passwords for free Unlimited password storage with upgrade SECURITY DETAILS Encryption: AES-256-GCM (NIST-approved standard) Key Storage: Hardware-backed secure enclave PIN Security: PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256, 100,000 iterations Initialization Vector: Randomized per encryption Integrity: 128-bit GCM authentication tag Backup Policy: Fully blocked (cloud and device transfer) Network: Zero internet permissions

Screenshots

CypherAir4 screens
IronKey Password Manager3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CypherAir at none against IronKey Password Manager's 1. CypherAir also leads on device support (4 vs 2). IronKey Password Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price and ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. IronKey Password Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CypherAir asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
CypherAir versus IronKey Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCypherAirIronKey Password Manager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.517.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size79 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperεΊ· ι™ˆTUFAN VATANDOST

In-app purchases

None

CypherAir

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

IronKey Password Manager

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlimited Password Storage$7.99

Questions

Is CypherAir free?
CypherAir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IronKey Password Manager free?
IronKey Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CypherAir or IronKey Password Manager have ads?
Neither CypherAir nor IronKey Password Manager shows ads.

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