Comparison

IronKey Password Manager 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

IronKey Password Manager

Features
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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 โ€” the same encryption standard trusted by governments and military organizations โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” passwords, usernames, website URLs, notes, and titles. Every field is fully encrypted at rest. Offline Password Manager โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” no internet needed Biometric unlock โ€” 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

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

IronKey Password Manager3 screens
KeeHolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

IronKey Password Manager and KeeHolder are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. IronKey Password Manager 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
IronKey Password Manager versus KeeHolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIronKey Password ManagerKeeHolder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTUFAN VATANDOSTPrashanth Gujjeti

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IronKey Password Manager

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlimited Password Storage$7.99
1 purchases

KeeHolder

One-time1
  • Unlock all databases$1.99

Questions

Is IronKey Password Manager free?
IronKey Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeeHolder free?
KeeHolder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IronKey Password Manager or KeeHolder have ads?
Neither IronKey Password Manager nor KeeHolder shows ads.

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