Comparison

Lockbox vs LockMemo

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

Head to head
About

Lockbox

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Lockbox is a password manager and private vault that keeps everything encrypted on your device. Passwords, private photos, 2FA codes, secrets, notes, and files; all protected by AES-256 encryption. No cloud. No subscription. No one can see your data, not even us. SIX PRODUCTS IN ONE APP • Password Manager — Generate, store, and autofill strong passwords. Health reports flag weak and reused credentials. • Private Photo Vault — A gallery no one else can access. Import 500+ photos at once. Encrypted on your device. • 2FA Authenticator — Built-in TOTP codes with live countdown. Replaces Google Authenticator. Scan QR codes to set up. • Secure Notes — Encrypted notes for anything sensitive. • File Vault — Store documents, PDFs, and files up to 100MB. All encrypted. • Whisper — Share passwords and files securely. Self-destructing links with optional PIN protection. No account needed for the recipient. SECURITY YOU CAN TRUST • AES-256-GCM encryption (bank-grade) • PBKDF2-SHA256 with 600,000 iterations • Zero-knowledge architecture — we never see your data • Biometric unlock (Face ID / fingerprint) • Screenshot and screen recording blocked • Clipboard auto-clears after 10 seconds • Auto-lock when you leave the app • Dead Man's Switch — auto-wipe after inactivity SWITCH FROM ANY PASSWORD MANAGER Import your passwords from 1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass, Google, Apple Keychain, or Dashlane in 30 seconds. ONE PRICE. YOURS FOREVER. 3 items free. $7.99 once for unlimited. No subscription. No renewal. No ads. No telemetry. Privacy policy: https://lockboxnow.app/privacy

About

LockMemo

Features
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Your memo. Yours alone. LockMemo is a private, on-device encrypted vault for passwords, 2FA codes, secure notes, file attachments, and recovery seed phrases. There is no LockMemo account, no LockMemo cloud holding your vault, no ads, and no analytics or crash-reporting SDKs. ONE VAULT FOR SENSITIVE DATA • Passwords and logins with custom fields, tags, and fast search • TOTP authenticator codes with QR scanning and Google Authenticator import • Private Markdown notes • Images, PDFs, and other file attachments encrypted inside your vault • BIP39 recovery seed phrases with extra safeguards when viewing PRIVATE BY DESIGN • AES-256-GCM encryption with Argon2id key derivation • Your master passphrase never leaves your device • Works fully offline • Face ID, Touch ID, and device biometrics for quick unlock • Auto-lock, clipboard auto-clear, and app-switcher blur for sensitive views • No advertising SDKs or behavioral tracking YOUR SYNC, YOUR CHOICE By default, your vault stays on your device. Optional LockMemo Premium unlocks backup and sync through a Git repository you control—GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or your own server. The Git remote—whether a hosting provider or your own server—receives only encrypted data and obfuscated file names; it cannot read your vault. Premium is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. The local vault works without it. IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTE Your master passphrase cannot be recovered. If you forget it, no one can recover your vault. Keep a safe, independent backup of your passphrase and critical recovery information. Keep your passwords, codes, notes, and private files under your control.

Screenshots

Lockbox4 screens
LockMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LockMemo at every 2 weeks against Lockbox's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lockbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LockMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lockbox ships an update every 3 months, LockMemo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Lockbox versus LockMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockboxLockMemo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeni AbadzhievNIXLIGHT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lockbox

One-time1
  • Unlimited Vault$7.99
1 purchases

LockMemo

One-time1
  • LockMemo Premium (Lifetime)$9.99

Questions

Is Lockbox free?
Lockbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockMemo free?
LockMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lockbox or LockMemo have ads?
Neither Lockbox nor LockMemo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lockbox or LockMemo?
Lockbox ships an update every 3 months, and LockMemo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lockbox was updated on November 9, 2026 and LockMemo on October 14, 2026.

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