Comparison

Strongbox vs 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

Password Manager

Securely manage all your passwords and passkeys with a simple, private interface. Generate strong, unique passwords, organize them into vaults, and sign in effortlessly. Share access securely and sync across all your Apple devices with end-to-end encryption.

Highlights
  • Strong password generation
  • Passkey support
  • Vault organization
  • Secure sharing
  • Cross-device sync
  • Two-step verification authenticator
Features
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Meet Passcodes - The simple way to manage passwords and passkeys on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. - Simple, Secure & Private: Beautiful simplicity meets industry-grade encryption & security. - Strong Password Generation: Quickly generate unique, random, and memorable passwords, or PINs. - Sign in with Passkeys. - Stay Organised with Vaults: Keep you personal, family, and work passwords separate. - Secure Sharing: Share your vaults securely with family or others - Sync to all of your devices: End-to-end encryption so you can access your passwords everywhere securely using your own iCloud account. - Your new Authenticator App: Use automatically generated one-time codes to sign in to your accounts secured by 2-step verification. —- Privacy Policy: https://passcodes.plus/#privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://passcodes.plus/#terms

Screenshots

Strongbox4 screens
Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Strongbox at 4.7 against Password Manager's 3.7. Strongbox also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 3). Password Manager's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Strongbox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strongbox has 4.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Strongbox's written reviews are positive against 100% of Password Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, Password Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Strongbox versus Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongboxPassword Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.1K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedCommitted Code Ltd

Customer experience

Strongbox

All ratings4,065 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews559 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.8%

Password Manager

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Password Manager

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
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  • 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
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  • Large Tip$99.99
  • Strongbox Pro (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Huge Tip$199.99
4 purchases

Password Manager

Subscriptions4
  • Passcodes+$2.991 Month
  • Passcodes+ Family$4.991 Month
  • Passcodes+$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Passcodes+ Family$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Strongbox free?
Strongbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Password Manager free?
Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strongbox or Password Manager?
Strongbox is rated higher. Strongbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Password Manager averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Strongbox or Password Manager have ads?
Neither Strongbox nor Password Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strongbox or Password Manager?
Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, and Password Manager monthly. Most recently, Strongbox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Password Manager on July 7, 2026.

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