# Strongbox vs Passwatch Password Manager

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strongbox | Passwatch Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-password-manager/id897283731/reviews)** | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passwatch-password-manager/id1597305532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 145 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoebe Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/897283734) | [AnchorFree Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/309076084) |

## 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


### Passwatch Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passwatch-password-manager/id1597305532)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*