Comparison

Strongbox vs SimplyVision

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

SimplyVision

Features
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SimplyVision is a vision-first personal growth companion, rebuilt as a native SwiftUI app. Clarify your direction Write your personal vision, identify your core values, and revisit them as you grow. Turn vision into goals Organize goals and subgoals into timeframes. Connect goals to what matters to you and break them into focused actions. Make steady progress Use Today, Upcoming, and Done views to manage actions. Optionally connect actions to a dedicated Apple Reminders list. Reflect and realign Use guided weekly check-ins to reflect on your experience and plan your next steps. Revisit your vision history and completed work. Keep your direction in sight Add home screen widgets for your actions, vision, and values. Free and account-free No SimplyVision account, subscription, or in-app purchase is required. Core goal tracking and reflection work offline. Your SimplyVision database stays on your device; optional Reminders synchronization follows your Apple Reminders account settings. Available in English and Korean. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Strongbox4 screens
SimplyVision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimplyVision at none against Strongbox's 16. Strongbox's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and device support (5 vs 2). 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 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SimplyVision asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, SimplyVision every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Strongbox versus SimplyVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongboxSimplyVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedInho Yong

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

SimplyVision

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Strongbox

Subscriptions9
  • Strongbox Pro (Monthly)2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Tip$2.991 Month
  • Strongbox Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year
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  • Strongbox Pro (Yearly)3 Months trial$19.991 Year
  • Strongbox Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Tip$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-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
None

SimplyVision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strongbox free?
Strongbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimplyVision free?
SimplyVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strongbox or SimplyVision have ads?
Neither Strongbox nor SimplyVision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strongbox or SimplyVision?
Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, and SimplyVision every 9 months. Most recently, Strongbox was updated on October 26, 2026 and SimplyVision on October 25, 2026.

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