Comparison

Strongbox vs Strongbox Pro

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
Read full description

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

Strongbox Pro

Securely store and protect all your passwords with one master password. Supports open-source formats and offers advanced security features like biometric unlock, hardware token protection, and cloud syncing.

Highlights
  • Master password protection
  • Biometric unlock (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Passkey and YubiKey support
  • Military-grade encryption
  • Cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
  • Password auditing (weak passwords, HIBP check)
  • Secure password generation
Features
Read full description

Strongbox Pro is available here for outright and upfront purchase instead of via an In-App Purchase upgrade. This version of Strongbox is identical to the much loved Strongbox application with all the Pro features and the same regular update schedule. 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. *** Supports Family Sharing *** *** Features *** - Face ID/Touch ID Unlock for the ultimate in convenience, security and speed. - PIN Code Unlock with a Duress PIN option for those tricky situations. - Passkey support - The latest, most convenient and most secure authentication method (passkeys). - 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 passwords 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------- • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Strongbox Privacy Policy may be found here: https://strongboxsafe.com/privacy-policy/ • Strongbox Terms of Use may be found here: https://strongboxsafe.com/terms/

Screenshots

Strongbox4 screens
Strongbox Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Strongbox at Free against Strongbox Pro's $99.99. Strongbox also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 338). Strongbox Pro's advantage is chart position (#133 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Strongbox is free to download; Strongbox Pro costs $99.99 up front. Strongbox sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Strongbox Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Strongbox Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strongbox has 4.1K ratings behind it against 338, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Strongbox's written reviews are positive against 86% of Strongbox Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, Strongbox Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Strongbox versus Strongbox Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongboxStrongbox Pro
PriceFree — better$99.99
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings)4.7 (338 ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.1K — better338
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#133 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedPhoebe Code Limited

Customer experience

Strongbox

All ratings4,065 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews561 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.9%

Strongbox Pro

All ratings338 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.8%

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

Strongbox Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 3 more
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Large Tip$99.99
  • Strongbox Pro (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Huge Tip$199.99
7 purchases

Strongbox Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Tip$2.991 Month
  • Annual Tip$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • Little Tip$4.99
  • Small Tip$9.99
  • Medium Tip$19.99
Show 2 more
  • Large Tip$99.99
  • Huge Tip$199.99

Questions

Is Strongbox free?
Strongbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strongbox Pro free?
Strongbox Pro costs $99.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Strongbox or Strongbox Pro?
Strongbox and Strongbox Pro are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.1K and 338 ratings respectively.
Do Strongbox or Strongbox Pro have ads?
Neither Strongbox nor Strongbox Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strongbox or Strongbox Pro?
Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, and Strongbox Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Strongbox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Strongbox Pro on September 23, 2026.

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