Comparison

Strongbox vs Secure Vault

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

Secure Vault

Features
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Secure Vault is a private document vault for iPhone, built for people who want to keep important documents organized, searchable, signed and protected. Store passports, IDs, driver licenses, bank cards, contracts, diplomas, certificates, insurance papers and other personal documents in one secure place. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Secure Vault is built around local-first privacy. Your documents are stored on your device and encrypted on disk. The app does not require an account, does not use its own backend, and does not collect analytics. You stay in control of your files. SCAN AND IMPORT DOCUMENTS Add documents in multiple ways: • Scan paper documents with the camera • Import PDF files from Files • Import photos from your photo library • Convert scans and images into PDF documents OCR TEXT RECOGNITION Secure Vault uses Apple Vision to recognize text from scans and PDFs directly on your device. Recognized text can be used for: • Searching documents • Viewing extracted content • Copying selected text fragments • Auto-filling document information when possible The app can help detect useful information such as document type, document number, issue date and expiration date. ORGANIZE YOUR VAULT Keep your documents structured with beautiful folders and metadata. You can organize documents by: • Folder • Document type • Tags • Title • Expiration date • Custom fields Supported document types include passports, national IDs, driver licenses, tax IDs, bank cards, contracts, diplomas, certificates, insurance documents, vehicle documents and more. CUSTOM SECURE FIELDS Different documents need different information. Secure Vault supports custom fields so you can store exactly what you need. For sensitive information, such as document numbers, card data, CVC or PIN codes, values are encrypted. SIGN PDF DOCUMENTS Create a signature once and place it on your document. You can: • Draw a signature with your finger • Type a text-based signature • Place the signature on any PDF page • Move, resize, rotate and adjust opacity • Save the signed PDF back into your vault EXPIRATION REMINDERS Secure Vault helps you stay ahead of document expiration dates. You can receive local reminders before a document expires, including: • 30 days before • 7 days before • 1 day before • On the expiration day Reminders are handled locally using iOS notifications. ENCRYPTED BACKUPS Create an encrypted backup package and save it manually to Files, iCloud Drive or another storage provider. Backup packages are encrypted locally with a backup password chosen by you. This allows you to restore your vault if you change or lose your device. IMPORTANT: Keep your backup password safe. Secure Vault cannot recover forgotten backup passwords. Secure Vault Premium unlocks: • Unlimited encrypted documents • Unlimited scans and imports • Unlimited OCR document storage • PDF signing tools • Encrypted backup packages • Expiration reminders for all documents Secure Vault is designed for personal privacy, document organization and peace of mind. Subscription Plans: - Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Manage or cancel your subscription from your user settings in the App Store at any time after purchasing. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sunteame.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sunteame.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Strongbox4 screens
Secure Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Strongbox at 5 against Secure Vault's 2. Strongbox also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Secure Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Strongbox versus Secure Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongboxSecure Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedSUN TEAME PTE. LTD.

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

Secure Vault

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Strongbox

Subscriptions8
  • Strongbox Pro (Monthly)2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Tip$2.991 Month
  • Strongbox Pro (Yearly)3 Months trial$19.991 Year
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  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Large Tip$99.99
  • Strongbox Pro (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Huge Tip$199.99
3 purchases

Secure Vault

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Premium$3.997 Days
  • One Month Premium$8.991 Month
  • One Year Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Strongbox free?
Strongbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secure Vault free?
Secure Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strongbox or Secure Vault have ads?
Neither Strongbox nor Secure Vault shows ads.

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