Comparison

Safe + Password Manager vs KeyNook

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

Head to head
About

Safe + Password Manager

Securely manage passwords, passkeys, and sensitive documents. Protect photos, videos, and contacts with strong encryption. Sync data across devices and access it easily with biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Password and Passkey Management
  • AutoFill Passwords
  • Photo and Document Protection
  • Secure Data Sync
  • Biometric Login (Touch/Face ID)
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Strong Password Generation
Features
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• Manage your Passwords and Passkeys • AutoFill Passwords in Safari and Apps • Protect your Photos and Contacts • Safeguard your Videos* • Protect PDF, iWork and Office Documents* • Securely Sync your Data via WiFi • Login with Touch ID or Face ID • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA / TOTP) • Generate Strong Passwords • Encrypt Stored Data with AES-256 • Add Geofences to Items • Access Items Nearby from the Widget • Import Data from other Apps and Password Managers in CSV Format Nowadays we all need passwords, PINs and TANs for almost everything we do: online banking and shopping, social networking and logging in to your computer, mobile devices, Wi-Fi routers and e-mail accounts. Safe + helps you manage and organize your passwords and provides a mobile and secure place to keep them – at home, at work and on the move. When you’re traveling, Safe + stores your health insurance data, screenshots of travel documents and boarding passes, and images of your passport, ID and credit cards. Safe + is also a secure wallet for membership, debit and loyalty cards, even QR codes - all securely stored as images in one safe place. With the sophisticated features of Safe + all passwords, photos, videos*, documents* and contacts can be quickly and easily added and protected. All data is encrypted with 256-bit AES, so secure that even the NSA has certified this standard to secure the US government’s top-secret information. You couldn’t be safer than with Safe +. Your data is always protected - even if your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen and the complexity of the algorithm used in Safe + ensures sophisticated protection against any attack. For easier data management and backup, try the separate but integrated Mac version of Safe + from the Mac App Store! Safe + was designed specifically for iPhone and iPad, making full use of the elegant iOS user interface. Easy access to your data is guaranteed anywhere and anytime – but only for you with a complex password or Touch / Face ID. Safe + allows you to perform a comprehensive range of tasks: ∙ Protect your sensitive data with your password and strong encryption ∙ Organize your data in as many folders as you want ∙ Use our handy templates for Credit cards Bank accounts User accounts Plain-text Images (from camera or photo library) Videos* Documents* Contacts or easily create your own custom forms ∙ Add comments to any item ∙ Change, move and sort folders and items in a simple way ∙ Launch Safari directly from web addresses stored in Safe + ∙ Make telephone calls on your iPhone directly from numbers stored in Safe + ∙ Create encrypted backups for data security and to transfer or sync across devices ∙ Restore encrypted backups to a new or replacement device * In-app purchase available for various document types. (Video, PDF, RTF, TXT, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

About

KeyNook

Features
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KeyNook is your secure password manager — with no subscription. Buy once, use forever. KeyNook keeps your passwords, 2FA codes, credit cards, notes and more in a strongly encrypted vault. Your master password never leaves your device — no account, no forced cloud. WHY KEYNOOK • No subscription — one-time purchase, optional Pro features via a single in-app purchase • Uncompromising security: AES-256-GCM and modern key derivation (Argon2id) • Your data stays yours: no ads, no tracking, no account required • Native apps for Mac, iPhone and iPad FEATURES • AutoFill in apps and the browser (plus extensions for Firefox and Chrome) • Powerful password generator • Unlock with Face ID / Touch ID • Password health: spot weak, reused and old passwords • Easy switch: import from other password managers and CSV — export anytime • Multilingual: German, English, French, Spanish KEYNOOK PRO (optional one-time purchase) • Multiple vaults — separate personal and work, for example • File attachments on items • Built-in 2FA / TOTP authenticator • Data-breach check — k-anonymous, your password never leaves the device • Sync across all your devices via iCloud Secure. Private. No subscription. Download KeyNook and take control of your passwords.

Screenshots

Safe + Password Manager4 screens
KeyNook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeyNook at none against Safe + Password Manager's 13. KeyNook also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Safe + Password Manager's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (17.7 vs 26.0). On ads 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

Safe + Password Manager costs $2.99 and KeyNook $3.99 up front. Safe + Password Manager sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. KeyNook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safe + Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, KeyNook every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Safe + Password Manager versus KeyNook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafe + Password ManagerKeyNook
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (465 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings465 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.7 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeredv & medien GmbHStanislaw Schoenberg

Bugs and requests

Safe + Password Manager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Backup files taking up excessive storage
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Login/password reset functionality not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow overwriting of previous backups
  • Improve video playback performance
  • Add iCloud/Dropbox backup option
  • Offer free upgrades for loyal customers

KeyNook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Safe + Password Manager

One-time13
  • Office Safe$0.99
  • PDF Safe$0.99
  • Safe + v27 Feature Upgrade$1.99
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  • Video Safe$1.99
  • Safe + v8 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v9 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v10 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v11 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v12 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v13 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v14 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v26 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Complete Bundle$2.99
None

KeyNook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Safe + Password Manager free?
Safe + Password Manager costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is KeyNook free?
KeyNook costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Safe + Password Manager or KeyNook have ads?
Neither Safe + Password Manager nor KeyNook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Safe + Password Manager or KeyNook?
Safe + Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, and KeyNook every 5 days. Most recently, Safe + Password Manager was updated on October 11, 2026 and KeyNook on September 26, 2026.

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