KeeHolder vs VaultaFree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KeeHolder
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KeeHolder v1.0 — 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 — 6- or 8-digit with a countdown timer — 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.
VaultaFree
This app provides secure, offline storage for your private files, including photos, videos, and documents. It uses strong encryption and offers features like a decoy vault and security alerts for enhanced privacy. Backups are optionally encrypted and stored in your personal iCloud.
- Offline-first encrypted storage
- AES-256 encryption
- Optional encrypted iCloud backup
- Decoy vault with secondary passcode
- Security alerts for incorrect attempts
- Face ID, Touch ID, and PIN authentication
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Your private files belong to you. VaultaFree is an encrypted offline-first file vault that lives entirely on your iPhone. No account. No servers. No tracking. Your photos, videos, documents and files are protected with AES-256 encryption and accessible only to you. OFFLINE-FIRST PRIVACY Everything runs locally on your device by default. Your files stay under your control and remain accessible even without an internet connection. ENCRYPTED ICLOUD BACKUP Optionally back up your encrypted vault using your personal iCloud account. Files are encrypted before upload and remain unreadable without your recovery key. DECOY VAULT Create a separate vault protected by a second passcode for additional privacy when needed. SECURITY ALERTS Get notified after multiple incorrect passcode attempts. Alert photos are stored securely on your device and visible only to you. WHAT YOU CAN STORE Photos and Videos PDFs and Documents Audio Files Office Files ZIP Archives Any File Type AUTHENTICATION Face ID Touch ID 4-digit PIN 6-digit PIN Alphanumeric passcode You can also create a separate decoy passcode. RECOVERY KEY Your vault is protected by a recovery key generated on your device. Only you can recover access to your encrypted data. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. VaultaFree does not require an account and does not collect your personal data. Requires iOS 18 or later. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Apple Standard EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KeeHolder at daily against VaultaFree's every 9 days. KeeHolder also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. KeeHolder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VaultaFree sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
KeeHolder ships an update daily, VaultaFree every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KeeHolder | VaultaFree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prashanth Gujjeti | Martin Gabor |
In-app purchases
KeeHolder
- Unlock all databases$1.99
VaultaFree
- Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Welcome Offer$49.991 Year
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- Annual Subscription$49.991 Year









