# Strongbox vs Locker Password Manager

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Strongbox at 4.1K against Locker Password Manager's 13. Strongbox also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (84% vs 71%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strongbox sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Locker Password Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strongbox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strongbox has 4.1K ratings behind it against 13, 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 71% of Locker Password Manager's.

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, Locker Password Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strongbox | Locker Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-password-manager/id897283731/reviews)** | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locker-password-manager/id1586927301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 71.4% 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 | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoebe Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/897283734) | [VIET NAM CYSTACK JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344814249) |

## 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


### Locker Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locker-password-manager/id1586927301)

Securely store and manage your sensitive information, including passwords, notes, and payment cards. This cross-platform vault offers robust security with military-grade encryption and zero-knowledge architecture. Enjoy seamless syncing across devices and offline access to your data.

**Highlights:** Password management, Secure notes, Payment card storage, Password autofill, Cross-platform syncing, Offline mode, Military-grade encryption

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $15.49 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $71.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strongbox free?

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

### Is Locker Password Manager free?

Locker Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Strongbox or Locker Password Manager?

Strongbox is rated higher. Strongbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Locker Password Manager averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Strongbox or Locker Password Manager have ads?

Neither Strongbox nor Locker Password Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strongbox or Locker Password Manager?

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, and Locker Password Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Strongbox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Locker Password Manager on August 29, 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.*