Comparison

Strongbox vs Talos 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

Talos Password Manager

Features
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Talos is a private, local-first password manager for iPhone and iPad, built around the KDBX format. Create a new vault, open an existing KeePass-compatible KDBX database, or bring your existing passwords into Talos with Migration Assistant. Your encrypted vault stays under your control. Keep it entirely on your device or store it in your own iCloud Drive when you want access across devices. No Talos account or proprietary cloud is required. Migration Assistant makes it easy to move from supported password managers and credential formats. Review your imported data before saving it and start using Talos with the passwords and accounts you already have. Keep passwords, passkeys, 2FA codes, secure notes, payment cards, and private photos together in one encrypted KDBX vault. Talos also includes a strong password generator and its own password-strength engine. Generated passwords are evaluated based on how they are actually created, while passwords you enter yourself are checked for common and predictable patterns, sequences, repetition, substitutions, and other weak structures. Talos Premium brings the vault deeper into your everyday workflow with native password and passkey AutoFill, Face ID or Touch ID unlock, multiple vaults, Security Center, Files and Documents with on-device OCR, advanced protection for sensitive sections, and backup reminders. Security Center helps you identify weak, reused, or stale passwords, missing 2FA, backup issues, expiring documents, and card expiry dates, giving you a clearer view of your vault’s overall security. Files and Documents provide a private place for important records, with on-device OCR, metadata, related records, expiration details, and additional protection options. Private Photos can live alongside the rest of your encrypted data, with image processing performed on device. Privacy is built into everyday use with automatic locking, clipboard clearing, privacy screen protection, encrypted KDBX export, flexible backups, and Decoy Vault for an additional layer of privacy when you want a separate vault available. Talos combines KDBX and KeePass-compatible vaults with a modern, native experience designed for iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Strongbox4 screens
Talos Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Strongbox at fortnightly against Talos Password Manager's every 5 weeks. Strongbox also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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 Talos Password Manager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, Talos Password Manager every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Strongbox versus Talos Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongboxTalos Password Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedPicolab Studios

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

Talos Password Manager

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
3 purchases

Talos Password Manager

One-time3
  • Talos Premium TrialFree
  • Talos Premium Offer$34.99
  • Talos Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Strongbox free?
Strongbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talos Password Manager free?
Talos Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strongbox or Talos Password Manager have ads?
Neither Strongbox nor Talos Password Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strongbox or Talos Password Manager?
Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, and Talos Password Manager every 5 weeks. Most recently, Strongbox was updated on November 11, 2026 and Talos Password Manager on November 10, 2026.

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