# Strongbox vs PassDrop 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strongbox at 84% against PassDrop 2's 35%. Strongbox also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 22). PassDrop 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strongbox sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PassDrop 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strongbox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strongbox has 4.1K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Strongbox's written reviews are positive against 35% of PassDrop 2's.

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, PassDrop 2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strongbox | PassDrop 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-password-manager/id897283731/reviews)** | [3.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passdrop-2/id1206056096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 35.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 145 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoebe Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/897283734) | [Chad Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206056095) |

## What reviewers say

### Strongbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-password-manager/id897283731)

Securely store and manage all your passwords with one master password. Supports open-source formats and offers advanced security features like biometric unlock and YubiKey protection. Includes password auditing and cloud syncing for easy access.

**Highlights:** Biometric unlock (Face ID/Touch ID), Passkey support, YubiKey protection, Password auditing (Have I Been Pwned?), Cloud syncing (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive), Secure password generation, TOTP Two Factor Authentication codes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strongbox Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Tip | $2.99 | per month |
| Strongbox Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Strongbox Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Strongbox Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Tip | $19.99 | per year |
| Strongbox Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Strongbox Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Strongbox Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Little Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $99.99 | one-time |
| Strongbox Pro (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with iOS
- 🔒 Highly secure with end-to-end encryption
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Open-source and transparent
- 🚀 Reliable and stable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional syncing and compatibility issues
- 💰 Lifetime license cost may be prohibitive
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported by some users

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using certain iOS versions
- Issues with database syncing and corruption

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom templates and fields
- Improved organization and search functionality
- Tighter integration with Apple Keychain
- Support for more cloud storage providers


### PassDrop 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passdrop-2/id1206056096)

A secure password manager for iOS that synchronizes your KeePass databases via Dropbox. It offers a clean interface for managing entries, generating strong passwords, and accessing your data offline.

**Highlights:** KeePass 1.x database management, Dropbox synchronization, Password generator, Offline database access, Intuitive user interface, Clipboard management, URL auto-opening

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strongbox free?

Strongbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PassDrop 2 free?

PassDrop 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Strongbox or PassDrop 2?

Strongbox is rated higher. Strongbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while PassDrop 2 averages 3.2 from 22 ratings.

### Do Strongbox or PassDrop 2 have ads?

Neither Strongbox nor PassDrop 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strongbox or PassDrop 2?

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, and PassDrop 2 every 4 days. Most recently, Strongbox was updated on October 24, 2026 and PassDrop 2 on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*