# Strongbox vs KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Strongbox | KeePassium (KeePass passwords) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-password-manager/id897283731/reviews) | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepassium-keepass-passwords/id1435127111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 79.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoebe Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/897283734) | [KeePassium Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352150144) |

## 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 (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strongbox Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Tip | $2.99 | per month |
| 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


### KeePassium (KeePass passwords)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepassium-keepass-passwords/id1435127111)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation | $3.00 | one-time |
| Donation | $5.00 | one-time |
| Donation | $10.00 | one-time |
| KeePassium 1.44 Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| KeePassium 1.51 Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Version 2.5 Premium (iOS+Mac) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Version 2.3 Premium (iOS+Mac) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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