Comparison

Strongbox vs Stashword

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

Stashword

Securely store passwords, documents, and credit cards with military-grade encryption. Generate strong passwords, sync across devices, and access your information easily with biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Secure digital vault
  • Password generation
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Biometric unlock (Face ID/fingerprint)
  • Military-grade AES-256 encryption
  • Document scanning and storage
  • Password strength meter
Features
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Stashword is a top rated secure digital vault and password manager trusted and used by thousands of users. You can store your passwords, private documents, credit cards, security codes and other confidential information securely with automatic backup and synchronization across all your devices. "Stashword is secure enough for pros and easy enough for newbies". "Stashword provides a cheaper alternative their pricing model has no complicated tiers and no-per device fees." - Startup Dope. Using the same passwords on multiple sites is not secure - Stashword solves this with ease. Use the password generator to create ultra-secure passwords. Stash your secret information into the military-grade encrypted vault. Easily access all of your passwords and other items on the go, whenever you want. Nobody has access to your vault, not even us! Stashword - Security Made Easy. • Use your Face ID or fingerprint to unlock your secure vault. • Secured with military-grade AES-256 encryption. • Generate unhackable secure passwords with parameters you set. • Automatically logs you into your apps and websites. • Password strength meter shows your password strength. • Create tags for easy item categorization and recall. • Automatic vault timer locks and encrypts your vault using parameters you set. • Digital wallet provides secure access to credit cards. • Store notes, bank accounts, PIN's and more. • Scan and store documents such as your driver's license, insurance card etc. • Optimized for iPhone® and iPad®. Your subscription to "Stashword Membership" entitles you to the following: • Sync your passwords and other items across all your devices including our website. • Share log-in information with family and those you trust. Auto-Renewable Subscription Details*: - Subscription fee is $0.99 per month or $9.99 per year. Cancel anytime. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - 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. - We *never* send you any ads or use your data, please read our privacy policy at https://stashword.com/privacy.html - View our terms of use at https://stashword.com/terms-of-use.html Try it for free. Unburden your brain with Stashword.

Screenshots

Strongbox4 screens
Stashword4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Strongbox at freemium against Stashword's subscription. Strongbox also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 135). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 and Stashword sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Strongbox against 4.7 for Stashword. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strongbox has 4.1K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Strongbox's written reviews are positive against 82% of Stashword's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, Stashword every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Strongbox versus Stashword: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongboxStashword
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better4.7 (135 ratings)
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better135
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoebe Code LimitedFireArc Technologies Ltd.

Customer experience

Strongbox

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

Stashword

All ratings132 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.2%

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

Stashword

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
Show 6 more
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Large Tip$99.99
  • Strongbox Pro (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Huge Tip$199.99
5 purchases

Stashword

Subscriptions4
  • Stashword Membership7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Stashword Membership$0.991 Month
  • Stashword Membership1 Month trial$9.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Stashword Membership$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Year Subscription to Stashword$0.99

Questions

Is Strongbox free?
Strongbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stashword free?
Stashword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strongbox or Stashword?
Strongbox is rated higher. Strongbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Stashword averages 4.7 from 135 ratings.
Do Strongbox or Stashword have ads?
Neither Strongbox nor Stashword shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strongbox or Stashword?
Strongbox ships an update fortnightly, and Stashword every 4 months. Most recently, Strongbox was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stashword on October 29, 2026.

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