Comparison

Strongbox vs Passwatch Password Manager

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
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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

Passwatch Password Manager

Securely store, access, and share your online account credentials. This manager automatically fills login details across browsers and apps, protecting your data with strong encryption and two-factor authentication.

Highlights
  • Autofill passwords in Safari, Chrome, Firefox
  • Offline encryption for data privacy
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Credit card storage
  • Remote logout and data clearing (SecureMe)
  • Security report
Features
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PassWatch allows you to easily access and share your online accounts safely, wherever you go. PassWatch is ideal for busy people, all you need to do is remember your master password, and PassWatch will do the rest. You will be able to quickly fill passwords by using our extension or by using our AutoFill, which comes with iOS 12**. Just open the keyboard on a website with a login form, and it will offer to fill out the stored username and password. We manage and protect all of your data and online privacy with deeply integrated encryption. - Fills your passwords in Safari, Chrome and Firefox for iOS with our action extension - Offline encryption - your data is only yours, period - Two-factor authentication - Credit cards storing - SecureMe feature - remote logout from websites, clear cookies, history and close tabs - Security report **Do not forget to enable AutoFill inside your iOS device: Settings -> Passwords & Accounts -> AutoFill Passwords

Screenshots

Strongbox4 screens
Passwatch Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strongbox at 84% against Passwatch Password Manager's 25%. Strongbox also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 8). Passwatch Password Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. Strongbox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Passwatch Password Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Strongbox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strongbox has 4.1K ratings behind it against 8, 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 25% of Passwatch Password Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, Passwatch Password Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Strongbox versus Passwatch Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongboxPasswatch Password Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better3.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better8
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedAnchorFree Inc.

Customer experience

Strongbox

All ratings4,065 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews566 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.2%

Passwatch Password Manager

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

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

Passwatch Password Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Strongbox

Subscriptions7
  • Strongbox Pro (Monthly)2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Strongbox Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year
  • Strongbox Pro (Yearly)3 Months trial$19.991 Year
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  • Strongbox Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 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-time2
  • Little Tip$4.99
  • Strongbox Pro (Lifetime)$99.99
None

Passwatch Password Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strongbox free?
Strongbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Passwatch Password Manager free?
Passwatch Password Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Strongbox or Passwatch Password Manager?
Strongbox is rated higher. Strongbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Passwatch Password Manager averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Strongbox or Passwatch Password Manager have ads?
Neither Strongbox nor Passwatch Password Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strongbox or Passwatch Password Manager?
Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, and Passwatch Password Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Strongbox was updated on November 1, 2026 and Passwatch Password Manager on November 3, 2026.

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