Comparison

KeeHolder vs Kipass

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

Head to head
About

KeeHolder

Features
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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.

About

Kipass

A native, offline password manager that supports the open KeePass format. It offers robust security features, encrypted attachments, and multiple sync options without mandatory cloud storage or telemetry.

Highlights
  • Offline password management
  • KeePass (.kdbx) format support
  • Argon2id/AES-256 encryption
  • TOTP and FIDO2/YubiKey support
  • Breach checks and password health
  • Encrypted attachments with editing
  • Multiple sync options (Wi-Fi, SFTP, cloud)
Features
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Kipass is a native, offline password manager that speaks the open KeePass format (.kdbx). No account, no forced cloud, no telemetry: nothing leaves your device until you turn it on yourself. Everything included, no paid tier: • Argon2id / AES-256 / ChaCha20 / Twofish encryption, 2FA codes (TOTP), FIDO2/YubiKey hardware keys • Breach checks (HIBP), password health score, Watchtower security dashboard • Threshold sharing (Shamir) for recovery, duress code and self-destruct • Encrypted attachments: photo editing, watermarking, document scanning, EXIF/GPS scrubbing, PNG/JPEG/JPEG 2000 conversion • Advanced search and Smart Groups, 3-way merge, import from 15+ formats (1Password, Bitwarden, Keeper, LastPass…) • Wi-Fi/LAN, WebDAV, SFTP, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive/SharePoint sync — encrypted, always optional • Native autofill, browser extension, Apple Watch • 39 languages, on iPhone, iPad, Mac Same engine, same file, everywhere — open your existing vault or start a new one, and keep full control of your data.

Screenshots

KeeHolder4 screens
Kipass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kipass at none against KeeHolder's 1. Kipass also leads on device support (4 vs 2). KeeHolder's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. KeeHolder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kipass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeeHolder ships an update daily, Kipass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
KeeHolder versus Kipass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeeHolderKipass
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrashanth GujjetiKinevia

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KeeHolder

One-time1
  • Unlock all databases$1.99
None

Kipass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KeeHolder free?
KeeHolder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kipass free?
Kipass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KeeHolder or Kipass have ads?
Neither KeeHolder nor Kipass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeeHolder or Kipass?
KeeHolder ships an update daily, and Kipass fortnightly. Most recently, KeeHolder was updated on October 8, 2026 and Kipass on October 13, 2026.

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