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Finding a good KeePass app for your iPhone or iPad can be challenging. Some apps are no longer maintained, others lack necessary features. This article will give you an overview of the current options.

This plugin adds support for loading/saving files from/to servers using the SCP (Secure CoPy) protocol, SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) and FTPS (FTP over SSH). KeePass can handle FTP by default (using classes of the.NET framework). However, this plugin replaces the FTP handler to use WinSCP instead. Is Auto-Type supported on Mac OS X or Windows? No, Auto-Type is currently supported on Linux only. What password database formats are compatible with KeePassX? KeePassX currently uses the KeePass 2 (.kdbx) password database format as the native format. It can also import KeePass 1 (.kdb) databases. Are there any plugins for KeePassX?

KeePassium

KeePassium features a clean well-polished interface and makes KeePass easy to use. It is a lightweight app that respects your privacy: offline-first, no ads, no analytics.

Main features
AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdb/kdbx3/kdbx4, attachments, TOTP, YubiKey, iOS 13 support
Missing pieces
TOTP is read-only
Synchronization
Automatic sync via system integration (Files app), using the original cloud apps. This way, KeePassium itself stays offline).
Transparency
Open source (GPL-3.0)
Maintenance / updates
actively maintained
User support
very responsive
Ethics
published a critical review of competing apps (you are reading it now)
Price
free (no ads, no trial period) + premium upgrade for convenience features

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MiniKeePass

Note 1: as of 14 November 2019, MiniKeePass has been removed from the App Store.

Note 2: on 5 April 2020, MiniKeePass returned to the App Store with an announcement that the app will be retired by the end of the year.

Keygen

Started in 2011, MiniKeePass is one of the oldest KeePass app for iOS. Unfortunately, it has been abandoned by its developers.

Main features
AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdbx4, YubiKey, iOS 13 dark mode.
Missing pieces
No synchronization, no attachments, no kdbx4 support
Synchronization
none
Transparency
open source (GPL-3.0)
Maintenance / updates
none
User support
none
Ethics
all good :)
Price
free

KeePass Touch

KeePass Touch is a fork of MiniKeePass, but with more features and still maintained.

Main features
AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdb/kdbx3/kdbx4, iOS 13 dark mode.
Missing pieces
no file attachments
Synchronization
in-app support of Dropbox, FTP and local Wi-Fi sync
Transparency
As a fork of MiniKeePass, KeePass Touch must make its source code public, but was reluctant to do so
Maintenance / updates
largely inactive for years, but had several major updates in 2019.
User support
none
Ethics
questionable
Price
free (with ads) + one-time purchase to hide ads
Misc
Technically, KeePass Touch is not allowed on the App Store due to the AppStore-vs-GPL conflict. One complaint from a MiniKeePass contributor, and Apple will remove KeePass Touch from the App Store.

Strongbox

Wacom drivers for mac os x. Strongbox Password Safe supports KeePass format since 2018.

Main features
AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdbx4/pwsafe formats, TOTP, iOS 13 dark mode, very customizable.
Synchronization
in-app integration with several clouds, and iOS Files app.
Transparency
open source (AGPL-3.0)
Maintenance / updates
actively maintained
User support
very responsive
Ethics
all good, but finds inspiration in KeePassium :)
Price
free (some features disabled after a trial period) + paid premium

PassDrop 2

Main features
opens KeePass 1.x kdb databases
Missing pieces
everything else, even no support for key files
Synchronization
none
Transparency
open source (AGPL-3.0)
Maintenance / updates
abandoned
User support
none
Price
free

KyPass 4

KyPass is one of the oldest KeePass apps on the App Store. It has a rather unconventional design, but is packed with features.

Main features
AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdbx4/pwsafe formats, TOTP, InputStick,
Missing pieces
no iOS 13 dark mode
Synchronization
in-app integration with several clouds, and iOS Files app.
Transparency
proprietary, closed source
Maintenance / updates
actively maintained
User support
hit-and-miss, response time varies
Ethics
'borrowed' other developer's code, removed inconvenient questions, and systematically abandons its paying customers
Price
one-time purchase (of the current version only)

AuthPass

Cross-platform app that supports KeePass format. Available on iOS, Mac and Android.

Review coming soon.

Keepass For Mac Os X

Started in 2011, MiniKeePass is one of the oldest KeePass app for iOS. Unfortunately, it has been abandoned by its developers.

Main features
AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdbx4, YubiKey, iOS 13 dark mode.
Missing pieces
No synchronization, no attachments, no kdbx4 support
Synchronization
none
Transparency
open source (GPL-3.0)
Maintenance / updates
none
User support
none
Ethics
all good :)
Price
free

KeePass Touch

KeePass Touch is a fork of MiniKeePass, but with more features and still maintained.

Main features
AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdb/kdbx3/kdbx4, iOS 13 dark mode.
Missing pieces
no file attachments
Synchronization
in-app support of Dropbox, FTP and local Wi-Fi sync
Transparency
As a fork of MiniKeePass, KeePass Touch must make its source code public, but was reluctant to do so
Maintenance / updates
largely inactive for years, but had several major updates in 2019.
User support
none
Ethics
questionable
Price
free (with ads) + one-time purchase to hide ads
Misc
Technically, KeePass Touch is not allowed on the App Store due to the AppStore-vs-GPL conflict. One complaint from a MiniKeePass contributor, and Apple will remove KeePass Touch from the App Store.

Strongbox

Wacom drivers for mac os x. Strongbox Password Safe supports KeePass format since 2018.

Main features
AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdbx4/pwsafe formats, TOTP, iOS 13 dark mode, very customizable.
Synchronization
in-app integration with several clouds, and iOS Files app.
Transparency
open source (AGPL-3.0)
Maintenance / updates
actively maintained
User support
very responsive
Ethics
all good, but finds inspiration in KeePassium :)
Price
free (some features disabled after a trial period) + paid premium

PassDrop 2

Main features
opens KeePass 1.x kdb databases
Missing pieces
everything else, even no support for key files
Synchronization
none
Transparency
open source (AGPL-3.0)
Maintenance / updates
abandoned
User support
none
Price
free

KyPass 4

KyPass is one of the oldest KeePass apps on the App Store. It has a rather unconventional design, but is packed with features.

Main features
AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdbx4/pwsafe formats, TOTP, InputStick,
Missing pieces
no iOS 13 dark mode
Synchronization
in-app integration with several clouds, and iOS Files app.
Transparency
proprietary, closed source
Maintenance / updates
actively maintained
User support
hit-and-miss, response time varies
Ethics
'borrowed' other developer's code, removed inconvenient questions, and systematically abandons its paying customers
Price
one-time purchase (of the current version only)

AuthPass

Cross-platform app that supports KeePass format. Available on iOS, Mac and Android.

Review coming soon.

Transparency
Open source (GPL-3.0)
Maintenance / updates
under development

MiKee

New app in beta stage.

Review coming soon.

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Transparency
Open source (GPL-3.0)
Maintenance / updates
under development

There is a direct link to each app, feel free to try them. If you need best quality, reliability and support — get KeePassium.

Last Updated: 2020-04-07

I am beyond impressed with the quality of this app (where's the extra stars when you need them!). Within 5 minutes of downloading this app, I purchased the pro version. I highly recommend this if you're looking for a solution to manage your password database.
Strongbox provides best in class secure password management helping you keep your data secret. Protecting you from digital attacks by using recognized best practices, military grade cryptography, and industry standard formats. Strongbox not only secures your data but provides a beautiful native experience on iPhones, iPad's and Macs. The ultimate KeePass iOS password manager.

Strongbox is a native App on both iOS and MacOS platforms. This means it looks and feels just like an App should. Designed with Apple's human interface guidelines in mind and using standard UI paradigms, controls, colours and integrations, Strongbox just feels native. AutoFill integration means you never have to leave Safari or your other Apps to fill in a password, just tap the Strongbox suggestion above your keyboard, authenticate and you're done. Use Face ID to automatically unlock your database, being secure has never been so convenient.

Strongbox provides an extensive suite of cryptographic ciphers that keeps your passwords and secrets secure from hackers. Using symmetric ciphers like the DOD standard AES256 algorithm by default. Alternatively you can choose the Bruce Schneier designed TwoFish or a modern stream cipher like ChaCha20.

Strongbox provides protection against brute force and offline hacks by using the recognized best key derivation functions in the field. This includes support for the recent award winning GPU-resistant Argon2 KDF. YubiKey support means you can use a hardware token such as the 5Ci to provide another layer of protection over your secrets.

Strongbox stores your private data in one of two industry leading and open source formats. This can be the well known and widely supported KeePass format (KDB and KDBX) or the long respected Password Safe format (PSAFE3). This means you can always open your database with the many available clients on pretty much every imaginable platform. It also means you can use your Strongbox database on Windows or send it to your FreeBSD friend. All safe in the knowledge that the database is completely compatible.

Strongbox itself is also open source with the code available for perusal and audit on Github. Give us a star!

Strongbox allows you to store your database where you want. By offering many cloud drive integrations such as iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive and Microsoft Onedrive you choose where you keep your secrets. Strongbox will manage the synchronization effortlessly behind the scenes. Strongbox does not require you to setup a server nor does it have a single point of failure like other centralized managers. You're in control.

You can also choose to host your own database if you feel more comfortable managing storage yourself. Strongbox supports both SFTP (including private key based authentication) and WebDAV (integrating beautifully with Nextcloud btw).

For some this may not be enough isolation. Strongbox has you covered. You can store your database on your device only, completely locally. You can Import and Export from your Desktop (for example) via LAN, AirDrop or iTunes File Sharing. Never let your database touch an external server if you prefer.

Strongbox works well for both business and personal use. To find out more about all the features, learn about pricing, or just get straight to the download, tap on an option below.

Securing their secrets on iOS and MacOS. Oh, and the press like it too..

This app is by far the best way to manage your passwords. Up until recently I was using Mini Keepass until suddenly it was no longer supported. That turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

We use The family Sharing version and love it! It's so seamless with Dropbox and keypassxc. TouchID makes it super simple to login on the phone, and now a single file can be accessed by all devices.

This app does what it promises and looks good! Open Source, uses proven cryptography, & cloud storage, is compatible with Keepass 1/2, and Password Safe formats. Allows YubiKey if desired.





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