Comparison

Strongbox vs MainteNote

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

MainteNote

Features
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MainteNote is a maintenance notebook for the things you own, from your car and bicycle to your air conditioner, washing machine, and water purifier. Keep schedules, reminders, and service history together on your iPhone. START WITH THE THINGS YOU OWN Choose a preset with suggested maintenance tasks or add something of your own. Adjust the intervals to match your equipment and its manufacturer's guidance. Keep the model, serial number, location, and an optional photo close at hand. PLAN BY TIME OR USAGE Schedule recurring care by calendar interval, usage, or whichever comes first. Enter mileage, operating hours, or other counter readings to keep usage-based schedules current. Readings are entered manually, MainteNote does not monitor your equipment automatically. SEE WHAT NEEDS ATTENTION Find overdue, due-soon, and upcoming tasks on Today. Choose a local reminder time, advance alerts, and overdue follow-ups. Notifications are optional and require your permission. KEEP A USEFUL SERVICE HISTORY Record completed maintenance with dates, notes, costs, and service providers. Add photos to service records and log one-off repairs alongside recurring tasks. Look back at what was done without piecing it together from scattered notes. WORK OFFLINE Your maintenance records are saved locally on your iPhone. Add things, log work, update readings, and check your history without Wi-Fi or mobile coverage. SYNC WITH ICLOUD, IF YOU CHOOSE Enable optional iCloud sync to keep your things, schedules, usage readings, service history, and photos available on iPhones using the same Apple Account. Recover previously synced records on a new iPhone or after reinstalling. Sync requires iCloud and an internet connection; everyday maintenance remains available offline. START FREE. UPGRADE ONCE. Create up to three maintenance schedules across all your things for free. Disabled schedules also count toward this limit. MainteNote Pro removes the schedule limit with a one-time lifetime purchase. All other features, including iCloud sync, are available without Pro. No subscription forever.

Screenshots

Strongbox4 screens
MainteNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Strongbox at 5 against MainteNote's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 MainteNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Strongbox versus MainteNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongboxMainteNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedIvan Kara

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

MainteNote

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
1 purchases

MainteNote

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$6.99

Questions

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

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