# Strongbox vs Password Manager

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Strongbox | Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongbox-password-manager/id897283731/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-passcodes/id1601987206/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoebe Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/897283734) | [Committed Code Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535330318) |

## 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


### Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-passcodes/id1601987206)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Passcodes+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Passcodes+ Family | $4.99 | per month |
| Passcodes+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Passcodes+ Family | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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