Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Apple Inc. vs Keeper
Keeper
Apple Inc.
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | Apple Inc.ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | KeeperReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, IPadOS, MacOS, VisionOS, TvOS, WatchOS, Web | Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web app, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera |
| Encryption | Encryption and Data Protection | 256-bit AES with elliptic-curve cryptography, zero-knowledge record-level encryption on device, PBKDF2 1,000,000 iterations, TLS 1.3 |
| Features | Screen time, Web filter | TOTP |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | No | YesHas it |
| Price from | $0.99 | Not confirmed |
| Family plan | Not confirmed | 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage |
| Security audit | Not confirmed | SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3, ISO 27001/27017/27018, FedRAMP High, GovRAMP, FIPS 140-3, quarterly third-party penetration testing |
Same on both: Free plan (Yes), Passkeys (Yes).
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Key differences
- Apple Inc. scores higher overall: 9.7 vs 9.4.
- Platforms: only Apple Inc. offers IPadOS, VisionOS, TvOS.
- Platforms: only Keeper offers Windows, Linux, Android.
- Support channels: only Keeper offers Email.
- Zero-knowledge encryption: only Keeper.
- Pricing model: only Apple Inc. offers Budget.
- Features: only Apple Inc. offers Screen time, Web filter.
- Features: only Keeper offers TOTP.
Our verdict on each
Apple Inc.
Apple folds relay aliases, 5 gigabytes of free iCloud+ storage and passkeys into the platforms most people already own. It suits Apple only households wanting private storage in a single account, while readers who need storage they alone can read or end-to-end encrypted mail should look elsewhere.
Keeper
Keeper suits readers who want a password manager they can open on a free plan and grow into later, with passkeys, on-device encryption that keeps records unreadable to the provider, and a family plan that covers 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage.
Score breakdown
| Area | Apple Inc. | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry starts at $0.99 and monthly runs $0.99, under the €7.89 site median, with storage at $119.88 per terabyte per year. | 9.3 |
| Offer | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Privacy | 10.0Higher | 9.3 |
Which one suits you
Pick Apple Inc. if privacy matter most.
Pick Keeper if zero-knowledge encryption matter most.
Where these facts come from
Apple Inc.
- apple.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- support.apple.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Keeper
- keepersecurity.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Apple Inc. | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Password managers | 26 of 69 | 11 of 69 |
| Privacy tools | 43 of 281 | 50 of 281 |
| Secure cloud storage and backup | 11 of 70 | 5 of 70 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Apple Inc. | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free, BudgetCovers more | Free |
| Legal entity | Apple Inc. | Keeper Security, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 1976 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
VPN
| Fact | Apple Inc. | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $0.99 | Not confirmed |
| Features | No logs, Travel | Not confirmed |
| Jurisdiction | US | US |
| Owner | Apple Inc. | Not confirmed |
Secure email
| Fact | Apple Inc. | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan limits | Aliases via Sign in with Apple are free with an Apple Account; changing the Forward To address requires iCloud+ | Not confirmed |
| End-to-end encryption | None of the mail is end-to-end encrypted: aliases are relayed and forwarded by Apple, which states it does not read or process message content except spam filtering | Not confirmed |
| Custom domains | No | Not confirmed |
Encrypted storage
| Fact | Apple Inc. | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 5 | Not confirmed |
| Price per TB per year | $119.88 | Not confirmed |
| Compliance certifications | Not confirmed | SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, FedRAMP High, GovRAMP Authorized, FIPS 140 3 |
Parental controls
| Fact | Apple Inc. | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $0 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Apple Inc. | Keeper | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.99lowest quarter | Not confirmed | $6.50 |
Median across 26 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Apple Inc.
Pros
- Sign in with Apple issues relay aliases at no cost to Apple Account holders, so the free plan is a real starting point rather than a trial.
- Entry sits at $0.99, below the $19.99 and $14.99 starting prices of the two paid alternatives here.
- A single subscription spans iOS, iPadOS and macOS, so storage and aliases need no extra purchase per device.
Cons
- iCloud+ storage is not sealed so that only the account holder can read it, and what is stored stays within Apple's reach under Encryption and Data Protection.
- End-to-end encryption is not offered for alias mail, since Apple Inc. relays and forwards it, so an alias is not a private channel for sensitive messages.
- Custom domains are not available, so an alias cannot sit on a domain you own.
Keeper
Pros
- A free plan is included, and most managers in this comparison offer one too (72.3%).
- Records are encrypted on the device using AES with elliptic-curve cryptography, so a stored vault stays unreadable to the provider, and TLS covers traffic in transit.
- Coverage spans Windows, macOS and Linux, so one vault reaches desktop, mobile, browser extension and web app.
Cons
- The service runs under Keeper Security, Inc. and US terms, which readers in other legal regimes should weigh before storing sensitive logins.
- Phone and chat support are less common than email and help centres in this comparison, at 41.1% and 34.4% of brands, though Keeper's email, chat and phone includes both.
- Shared allowances stop at 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage, so a household that stores a lot of files needs a bigger tier than the family plan.
Who each suits
Apple Inc.
Who it suits
- Apple households that already pay for iCloud+ and want more capacity plus relay aliases from the same account.
- Readers who want one subscription across iOS, iPadOS and macOS instead of separate tools per device family.
- People willing to trade storage their provider can still read for low entry pricing and broad platform reach.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who need end-to-end encrypted mail or storage only the account holder can read, since neither is part of what the plan includes.
- Buyers shopping for a free standalone security toolkit, since Token2 hands over an in-browser authenticator toolset and a QR decoder without creating an account.
- Shoppers who want a priced privacy product outside the Apple ecosystem, where EasyOptOuts at $19.99 and Vipre Security at $14.99 are the paid comparisons here.
Keeper
Who it suits
- Readers who want to try a password manager on a free plan before paying for anything.
- Households that need separate private vaults plus shared file storage, which is what 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage sets out.
- People who want to reach help through email, chat and phone, including live chat and phone.
Who should look elsewhere
- People who want one ecosystem for everything, since Apple's iOS, iPadOS and macOS covers its own devices and nothing else.
- Teams that need Windows Server coverage, since Windows, Windows Server and macOS lists it and Keeper's Windows, macOS and Linux does not.
- Readers who expect every manager in the comparison to hand out a free plan, since Total Password has none while Keeper does.
Current offers
Apple Inc.
Current offer
Free trial
Get 3 months of Apple One free with any new iPhone, iPad, or Mac: 3 months free
New and qualified returning subscribers only. $21.95 or $27.95 or $39.95 per month after trial based on plan selected. Only one offer per Apple Account and per family. Not available if a previous three-months-free offer was accepted. Offer good for three months after eligible device activation. Plan automatically renews until cancelled.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Apple Inc.
What does iCloud+ cost to start?+
iCloud+ starts at $0.99, and the monthly rate is the same figure, $0.99. Storage is the only part that carries a charge; Sign in with Apple aliases stay at no cost to Apple Account holders. For context, the median entry price across the brands compared here is €6.84.
Is there a free plan and what does it cover?+
A free plan is part of the service. Sign in with Apple issues relay aliases at no cost to anyone holding an Apple Account, and free storage stands at 5 gigabytes with a yearly price of $0. The limit: repointing an alias at a different inbox needs iCloud+.
Keeper
Does Keeper have a free plan?+
Yes. Keeper offers a free plan, and so do most managers in this comparison (72.3%). The free tier shows how the vault behaves with your own accounts, while the paid family plan is where 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage comes in.
What kind of prices do these password managers sit in?+
Across the brands compared here, monthly plans run as low as €0.87 and as high as €63.95, while longer terms sit between €0.73 and €99. A median long-term price of €3.97 shows where a multi-year commitment usually lands.
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