# Strongbox vs Cryptomator

The clearest difference is rating: Strongbox at 4.7 against Cryptomator's 4.4. Strongbox also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 63%) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 444). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strongbox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Cryptomator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strongbox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strongbox has 4.1K ratings behind it against 444, 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 63% of Cryptomator's.

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, Cryptomator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strongbox | Cryptomator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-password-manager/id897283731/reviews)** | [4.4 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptomator-protect-privacy/id1560822163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 444 |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoebe Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/897283734) | [Skymatic GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/516387682) |

## 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strongbox Pro (Monthly) | $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 |
| 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 |
| Strongbox Pro (Lifetime) | $99.99 | 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


### Cryptomator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptomator-protect-privacy/id1560822163)

Encrypt your sensitive data stored in cloud services with this open-source tool. It allows you to create secure vaults with passwords, accessible only by you, and integrates seamlessly with your device's file system. Protect your privacy and ensure your data remains confidential.

**Highlights:** Cloud data encryption, Password-protected vaults, Face ID/Touch ID unlock, Files app integration, Compatible with major cloud services, Open-source software

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $9.99 | per year |
| 30-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Free Upgrade | Free | one-time |
| Paid Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Files app
- 🔒 Robust encryption and security
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Convenient cloud storage access
- 💡 Useful for privacy-conscious users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync and upload issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some cloud services
- 🐛 Unreliable file access and management
- 🔋 High battery consumption reported

**Reported bugs**

- Vault password change issues
- Files disappearing or becoming inaccessible
- Freezing and crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility problems with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Automatic vault locking option
- Improved search and file management functionality
- Support for more cloud storage providers
- Offline file access and editing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strongbox free?

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

### Is Cryptomator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Strongbox or Cryptomator?

Strongbox is rated higher. Strongbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Cryptomator averages 4.4 from 444 ratings.

### Do Strongbox or Cryptomator have ads?

Neither Strongbox nor Cryptomator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strongbox or Cryptomator?

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, and Cryptomator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Strongbox was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cryptomator on November 3, 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.*