Comparison

KeeHolder vs PassVault

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

Head to head
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.

About

PassVault

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PassVault is a password manager built for people who take privacy seriously โ€” without making security feel like work. Everything in your vault is end-to-end encrypted on your device with your master password. We can't see it, reset it, or hand it over. Unlock in a moment with Face ID, and your logins, notes, and everything are right where you need them. WHY PASSVAULT End-to-end encryption. Your data is sealed before it ever leaves your device. Face ID unlock โ€” fast access without compromising on safety. Optional encrypted sync keeps every device in step. ONE CALM, SECURE VAULT Store logins and secure notes in one place. Favorites, folders, and instant search across titles, usernames, and URLs. Swipe to copy a username or password in a single tap. STRONG PASSWORDS, INSTANTLY Generate passwords, passphrases, UUIDs or PINs. Dial in length and character sets; avoid ambiguous characters. See real-time strength and entropy before you save. SECURITY THAT WATCHES YOUR BACK A security score with clear, fixable steps. Breach monitoring flags accounts caught in known data leaks. Surfaces weak, reused, and aging passwords. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Auto-lock with an adjustable timeout. Clipboard auto-clear after copying. Hides vault contents in the app switcher and blocks screenshots. Create your master password, save your recovery code, and you're in control. No tracking. No ads. Just your passwords, protected. PassVault Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. โ€ข PassVault Premium (Monthly) โ€” $2.99 per month โ€ข PassVault Premium (Annual) โ€” $24.99 per year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://thepassvault.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://thepassvault.com/privacy

Screenshots

KeeHolder4 screens
PassVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PassVault at 15.1 against KeeHolder's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. KeeHolder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PassVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
KeeHolder versus PassVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeeHolderPassVault
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrashanth GujjetiHilal Balci

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KeeHolder

One-time1
  • Unlock all databases$1.99
2 purchases

PassVault

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

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

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