# Strongbox vs KeePassium Pro (KeePass)

The clearest difference is price: Strongbox at Free against KeePassium Pro (KeePass)'s $79.99. Strongbox also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 75) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). KeePassium Pro (KeePass)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Strongbox is free to download; KeePassium Pro (KeePass) costs $79.99 up front. Strongbox sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KeePassium Pro (KeePass) asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Strongbox against 4.6 for KeePassium Pro (KeePass). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strongbox has 4.1K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 84% positive.

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, KeePassium Pro (KeePass) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strongbox | KeePassium Pro (KeePass) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $79.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-password-manager/id897283731/reviews)** | [4.6 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepassium-pro-keepass/id1481781647/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#64** |
| 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 Pro (KeePass)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepassium-pro-keepass/id1481781647)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This application provides a comprehensive password management solution with a lifetime license. It unlocks all current and future premium features, along with dedicated email support, ensuring secure and convenient access to your credentials.

**Highlights:** Lifetime license, All premium features, Future feature access, Lifetime email support, No in-app purchases

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strongbox free?

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

### Is KeePassium Pro (KeePass) free?

KeePassium Pro (KeePass) costs $79.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Strongbox or KeePassium Pro (KeePass)?

Strongbox is rated higher. Strongbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while KeePassium Pro (KeePass) averages 4.6 from 75 ratings.

### Do Strongbox or KeePassium Pro (KeePass) have ads?

Neither Strongbox nor KeePassium Pro (KeePass) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strongbox or KeePassium Pro (KeePass)?

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, and KeePassium Pro (KeePass) every 5 weeks. Most recently, Strongbox was updated on September 24, 2026 and KeePassium Pro (KeePass) on September 21, 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.*