Comparison

Strongbox vs Password Generator

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 Generator

Generate strong, secure passwords for any need with numerous customization options. Secure your password history with a PIN or fingerprint and export it to a text file. Create QR codes from passwords and save configurations with profiles.

Highlights
  • Generate strong secure random passwords
  • Customizable password options
  • Password strength display
  • Secured password history
  • Export history to text file
  • Profiles for configurations
  • QR code generation
Features
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With a wide range of options, "UltraPass" can be used to generate strong and secure passwords for any purpose. HIGHLIGHTS of the password generator: - Generate strong secure random passwords - Many options for different purposes - Individual numbers, letters and special characters can be de-/activated - Display of password strength - History for copied passwords - The history can be secured with a PIN or fingerprint - Export of the history to a text file - Profiles for storing different configurations - QR code can be created from password Plus: - Made in Germany - free - no ads - no internet connection needed Via the “in-app purchases” you can support the further development of the password generator and other apps with an optional payment. If you have questions or suggestions for improvement, I look forward to your e-mail.

Screenshots

Strongbox4 screens
Password Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Strongbox at fortnightly against Password Generator's every 4 months. Strongbox also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 12) and device support (5 vs 1). Password Generator's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, rating, 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Password Generator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Password Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strongbox has 4.1K ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of Password Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, Password Generator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Strongbox versus Password Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongboxPassword Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings)4.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.1K — better12
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedTobias Schiek

Customer experience

Strongbox

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

Password Generator

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews5 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 Generator

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
4 purchases

Password Generator

One-time4
  • Donation$0.99
  • Donation$1.99
  • Donation$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Donation$3.99

Questions

Is Strongbox free?
Strongbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Password Generator free?
Password Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strongbox or Password Generator?
Password Generator is rated higher. Strongbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Password Generator averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.
Do Strongbox or Password Generator have ads?
Neither Strongbox nor Password Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strongbox or Password Generator?
Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, and Password Generator every 4 months. Most recently, Strongbox was updated on November 6, 2026 and Password Generator on November 3, 2026.

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