Comparison

Strongbox vs KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

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

Head to head
About

Strongbox

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
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Strongbox is an application for keeping all your passwords safely stored and protected by one master password. Supporting the open source Password Safe and KeePass formats. *** Features *** - Face ID/Touch ID Unlock for the ultimate in convenience, security and speed. - Passkey support - The latest, most convenient and most secure authentication method (passkeys). - PIN Code Unlock with a Duress PIN option for those tricky situations. - YubiKey protection - secure your databases with a hardware token. - Secure - protected by time tested military grade cryptography. - Private - Isolated In-App attachments viewer for your sensitive documents, photos & videos. - Audit your passwords - Automatically check your database for weak password including a 'Have I Been Pwned?' check. - Cloud Support, so you can access your cloud safes using iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, WebDAV or SFTP even when offline. Use the built in Files app for many other storage options or store them securely only on your local device. You choose your storage. - Search your entire set of passwords and secrets instantly and powerfully, with deep search. Autocomplete new entries, and auto generate secure passwords. - Compatible - Import/Export by Files app, Email, CSV, iTunes File Sharing or use cloud storage. - Standards compliant - using the time tested Password Safe and KeePass formats so you can import any existing password safe you have. - Features galore - Incredibly configurable password generation including Diceware (XKCD) & regular passwords. - Timed Auto Clear Clipboard. - Entry History. - KeePass Field References, Tags, Custom Icon & FavIcons (including automatic search & download). - Two Factor Authentication codes (TOTP) - QR Code, Steam & Manual. *** Strongbox is Freemium *** This means that Strongbox is free with a basic feature set, but if you like there are enhanced Pro features too. You can opt-in to a 90 day Free Trial of all the Pro features if you like, no obligations, but most find the Free version perfectly adequate. --------------------------------------------------------------------- • Strongbox provides In-App Purchases (both auto renewable subscriptions and one-off non-consumable) for Pro versions of the App • An outright/upfront (i.e. non In-App Purchase) option exists also, please see the Strongbox website for details. • Subscriptions are auto renewable with recurring billing. Cancel anytime. • The time period of the subscriptions are monthly, 3-monthly or yearly at users discretion • The user can also choose to purchase a 'Lifetime' one-off Pro version of the App • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • Strongbox Privacy Policy may be found here: https://strongboxsafe.com/privacy-policy/ • Strongbox Terms of Use may be found here: https://strongboxsafe.com/terms/

About

KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

This open-source password manager prioritizes user privacy and data control. It offers secure offline storage, biometric authentication, and seamless autofill for apps and websites. Advanced features like YubiKey support and password leak audits are available with a premium license.

Highlights
  • Offline password storage
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Password AutoFill
  • KeePass/KeePassXC compatibility
  • Optional cloud sync
  • YubiKey support (Premium)
  • Password leak audit (Premium)
Features
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KeePassium is an open-source password manager compatible with KeePass/KeePassXC. Built for IT professionals, power users and privacy enthusiasts, it keeps your data under your control. KeePassium is offline by default, open to review, and independently audited by Cure53. Security • Offline by default — privacy you can verify • Face ID / Touch ID — secure access without typing • Passkeys and one-time codes — when you need more than a password • YubiKey support — strong, hardware-backed protection [Premium] • Password leak audit — detects compromised passwords [Premium] Convenience • Password AutoFill — automatically sign in to apps and websites • Automatic sync — optional, works with major cloud providers or your own server • Multiple databases — share passwords with family and team members [Premium] • Quick registration — create new accounts without switching apps [Premium] • Enterprise storage — keep work passwords in your company’s cloud [Premium] Compatibility • Works with KeePass, KeePassXC, and other KeePass-compatible apps • Supports VoiceOver and large text sizes for accessibility • Premium license covers both iOS and macOS …and of course • No vendor lock-in • No analytics • No ads Privacy KeePassium does not collect any personal data. We sell the app, not its users. Privacy Policy: https://keepassium.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://keepassium.com/terms/app EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Strongbox4 screens
KeePassium (KeePass passwords)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Strongbox at fortnightly against KeePassium (KeePass passwords)'s monthly. Strongbox also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Strongbox sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and KeePassium (KeePass passwords) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Strongbox against 4.7 for KeePassium (KeePass passwords). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.1K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Strongbox's written reviews are positive against 80% of KeePassium (KeePass passwords)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, KeePassium (KeePass passwords) monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Strongbox versus KeePassium (KeePass passwords): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongboxKeePassium (KeePass passwords)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better79.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better1.4K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedKeePassium Labs

Customer experience

Strongbox

All ratings4,065 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews559 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.8%

KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

All ratings1,412 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews698 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%

User reviews

Strongbox

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
  • 👍 Seamless cloud sync
  • 👍 Excellent integration with iOS features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync and connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable autofill functionality
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security

Bugs and requests

Strongbox

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when using certain iOS versions
  • Issues with database syncing and corruption

Requested features

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

KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Database file not found errors
  • Crashes and freezes on certain operations
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more cloud storage providers
  • Advanced password management features (tags, expiration, etc.)
  • Improved organization and search capabilities
  • Biometric unlock options for non-Face ID devices

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Strongbox

Subscriptions6
  • Strongbox Pro (Monthly)2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Tip$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Tip$19.991 Year
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  • Strongbox Pro (Yearly)1 Year trial$24.991 Year
  • Strongbox Pro (Yearly)3 Months trial$24.991 Year
  • Strongbox Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • Little Tip$4.99
  • Small Tip$9.99
  • Medium Tip$19.99
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  • Large Tip$99.99
  • Strongbox Pro (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Huge Tip$199.99
9 purchases

KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time7
  • Donation$3.00
  • Donation$5.00
  • Donation$10.00
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  • KeePassium 1.44 Premium$19.99
  • KeePassium 1.51 Premium$29.99
  • Version 2.5 Premium (iOS+Mac)$29.99
  • Version 2.3 Premium (iOS+Mac)$29.99

Questions

Is Strongbox free?
Strongbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeePassium (KeePass passwords) free?
KeePassium (KeePass passwords) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strongbox or KeePassium (KeePass passwords)?
Strongbox and KeePassium (KeePass passwords) are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.1K and 1.4K ratings respectively.
Do Strongbox or KeePassium (KeePass passwords) have ads?
Neither Strongbox nor KeePassium (KeePass passwords) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strongbox or KeePassium (KeePass passwords)?
Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, and KeePassium (KeePass passwords) monthly. Most recently, Strongbox was updated on September 24, 2026 and KeePassium (KeePass passwords) on September 24, 2026.

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