X3L  43 dollars is way to much for this app. I have secretbook, and ill stick with it.. And to comment on the previous statements from the developer, free updates for life means very little. Repeating it still dont make me wanna pay for it. When u say that the price for the app is set that high as a result of said "lifetime updates" you just admit that you could have sold it for 10 dollars and let people pay for the updates. Check out the other developers on macupdate. Many of them has simply stopped developing their apps further. We have no guarantee that u will keep developing this app for the next 5-10 years. I actually find it very unlikely.

15-20 dollars and ill consider it. 43 ? then your competition have yet another customer...  
(Version 2.0.2)

AMBERV  Buyer beware!

These developers bought out SecretBook to develop this application, which is largely just a UI update. They tout such features as "sheets" as being modernised and improved. Further, they are refusing to support existing customers of SecretBook. My support request was very simple and probably would have taken a few minutes to address, but instead their response was simply: "We only help customers".

Any business that neglects a vital aspect (customer list) of what they have purchased is probably not safe to trust for other aspects of their business as well.

I wouldn't go anywhere near this company for any of their software.  
(Version 2.0.2)

VELGOR242  Not liking the new version. As a data application, I want to be in and out as quickly as possible. The cube animation is just a waste of CPU cycles. Also there are some glaring usability issues: the giant icons have to go--not all of us are running 27" iMacs. Also, the app still can't seem to remember how wide I want the sidebar to be.  
(Version 2.0.2)

XENOPHILE  Nice, but...

Big league price without the big league features, and a developer with a relatively short track record.

For less than half the price, check out info.xhead for a serious encrypted database app. For $3 less, check out 1Password, which transparently integrates with all web browsers to automatically save and send any and all login info. 1Password's developers issue rapid-fire updates to keep their app working seamlessly with all Mac web browsers, and their customer service is highly professional, in contrast to that exhibited by the SecretBox developer in this comments section.

  
(Version 2.0.2)

CLAUDE_CH  the launch time is very long, ~20 sec before i see the window for login ?

i'm on Snow Leopard (10.6.1, Mac Pro with 12Go RAM)  
(Version 2.0.1)

NEOX  $43.00? Really? That seems quite steep for this app. I bought SecretBook 3.x and 4.x when it was like $12 or something. I see nothing in this app that is worth $30 more. In fact as a SecretBook 4.x user, I have to buy it again to get this new "improved" version. Sorry, but I liked it when Jason was still developing. I don't like app4macs high prices. There are better alternatives like Koingo SW data guardian, which has a ton more features: http://www.koingosw.com/products/dataguardian.php  
(Version 2.0.1)

DONPERREAULT  When I told SecretBox 2 developers about the problem opening up the SecretBox 2 data, their response was

"try this password : a

it should works

it's a temporary tip until we find the origin of this issue."

I already trashed the application but I am concerned that you can bypass the encryption with the letter a. Haven't tried it but that was their response.  
(Version 2.0)

MACZERO  2.0 doesn't work. It enforced you to create a password during setting up a file. But the secret file could never been opened with your saved password. This application is junk and crap. Downloading it is just wasting you time. I trashed it immediately.   
(Version 2.0)

DONPERREAULT  Version 2.0 doesn't work, it won't let me open the Secret files I create upon launching application, therefore I can't add any information to the database. BTW: I tried twice before trashing this application. Sticking with 1Password it still is the best of the bunch.  
(Version 2.0)

MACFOTO  Sorry, i lost with RapidoSerial (an pre-SecretBox-App) ALL MY SERIALS! No support on their website…  
(Version 1.1.1)

DOPPELBOCK  I purchased the 50% off license for SecretBook users. I like what app4mac have done with the interface and the export/import of my SecretBook data was simple and worked perfectly.

Yeah, I can certainly agree that it is not really a necessary upgrade as SecretBook was/does still work just fine, but with free upgrades in the future I thought I'd support the developers future plans for the app.  
(Version 1.1.1)

GBUT  Version 1.1 really improves this app... developper was really reactive on that matter, good support and feedback by App4mac... Now, columns retain their width between lauches, new feature like application drag'n'drop from finder to create an entry is neat and welcom... Overall interface is more polished...  
(Version 1.1)

ECKIUS  I have been using SecretBook for quite some time now, and I'm very happy with it. For me SecretBook does everything I want it to do; so I don't see any reason at all to upgrade to SecretBox.   
(Version 1.1)

VAGABUNDO  From the developer's site, “A trial version has a limited feature set when compared with the unlocked version. These extra features can be unlocked at any time by entering a valid user license.” Non-sense. To obtain a license, you must pay for it, and to pay for it, it would be wise to fully evaluate the application. The question then is, how could you fully evaluate an application with a limited feature set?

Kudos to developers who provide a fully functional demo for a period of time or a number of launches instead. It’s not the case here.  
(Version 1.0)

LENW  I have to comment negatively on SecretBox, whereas in the past I would have commented quite favorably on SecretBook. I find it very appropriate that the name replaced "OK" with "X".

Two major items: (1) app4mac told me that they no longer support sync with DropBox, which was a major plus since I need to access "OK" from different Macs. They said they didn't believe in this, and that iPhone was the way to go (too bad I don't have an iPhone); (2) I also was not able to successfully import "OK" data into "X" - just got a bunch of garbage.

Then add that I am now asked to pay again for a product with less capability, and you've basically totally lost me.

Very very disappointed in this whole path.  
(Version 1.0)

GBUT  SecretBox is based on SecretBook app. by Bookshelf App... Former decided to give up with SecretBook development to put more time and efforts on another project... That could have been ok if leagcy users did not have to pay again for SecretBox, though a- 50% discount exists... Moreover, new app is not as convenient as formper one except that code seems to be better optimised when it comes to overall speed... But some flaws exist ( left column with groups and sub-groups that do not retain width between app launches, search results that are a bit cumbersome to display, no iPhone/iPod Touch app as of today, etc... ) Well, let's give a few weeks to App4mac to come back with improvements... But I'm not si happy to pay again for a software that is more a beta than a release.  
(Version 1.0)

FARIBORZ  Dear friends, I have an issue with importing SecretBook 4.0 file into SecretBox 1.0. As a matter of fact, I haven't succeeded so far in opening or importing a single file! Every time an error message appears and the opertaion ends. I have exported SecretBook 4.0 in all possible formats it allows and tried to import them by using the import function of SecretBox 1.0 but again was greeted by the infamous error message. Do any of you users experience the same problem? Thanks in advance for your help. Fariborz AMIRSHAHI -Verona (Italy)  
(Version 1.0)

REDFOX  Last year I've purchased Secretbook. It seems I'll have to pay the full price again ... !? Shame on you devs!  
(Version 1.0)

WIKNO  The best password manager I have tried. Certainly the best out of all the popular ones and even the free ones I've tried. Why the best? Because it is so versatile, it will store any kind of sensitive data you want, in whatever manner you want (each entry is totally customizable), nice group management, and preferences available, more features than I need. It's only shortcoming MAYBE is the interface, but with version 4.0.5 the optional HUD/floater is such a great add-on. The interface is fine, don't get me wrong, but it's just not the best/most efficient POSSIBLE interface on the planet, so I knock it down to 4 stars on ease of use, but everything else is flat out 5's. Price is easily a 5 for me because I got the family license which is an absolute steal! Truly the best-in-breed after searching for so long for a better PW manager (while using 3.2.x for the last year and a half or so).

Also, RE: XPLICIT: in case you're wondering what it's like for developers: sometimes after you've spent hours and hours and hours squashing bugs and bettering your app that the world may run a little smoother for a few of your patrons, you might be so exhausted that the download link goes to the wrong file on one of the many file download sites you list your art on. As a web-designer I notice such things as dead-links or incorrectly redirected links very easily, but as my brother is a programmer, I also see how you might get burnt out when it gets time to update all of your listings on the web. IT DOES NOT MEAN THE PROGRAM IS BAD IF THERE IS A DEAD LINK ON THE INTERNET! (or a misdirected link or a link to a different version, etc.).  
(Version 4.0.5)

JEEPEE  I've been using this program for several years now, without any problems. It's a secure program and very easy to use. The developer is also very responsive and has quite some experience with security.

I don't understand the post below. These updates had nothing to do with security. Don't write a review after testing an app for a few minutes, just place a comment.  
(Version 4.0.2)

XPLICIT  Seems to me like an app with some serious problems. Version 4 released, three days later the first patch, 4.0.1, with the download containing version 4.0.2 ??? What's going on? Security Problems? I don't feel I can trust this app.

Some interface flaws too: You can choose an icon for a new group, but thats all, the standard field are the same for all groups. Funny, same field names for all purposes. Or you want create a new document, choose a template but then you change your mind an click cancel. The new document is created anyway. But with what settings??? Where is it saved, what password has it, and so on.

PS: Don't try serials you "find" on the net, SecretBook sends home your user name via Safari.  
(Version 4.0.1)

SEBEHK  If some of you don't already know, the developer has said in his blog that SecretBook 4 is a free update to current users of version 3. So go ahead and download version 4 now!

--->Robert

8-)  
(Version 4.0.1)

MARCO BONINI  iPhone sync feature is a must!

Good upgrade!  
(Version 4.0)

DEFTECH7  I've been using for about an hour and created a couple dozen entries, works great, and is easy to use. I like how it works a little better than the free apps I've tried, although everyone's needs are different.  
(Version 3.2.3)

DEFTECH7  I've just started using this program and so far I like it quite a bit. However, now it's not letting me save, it keeps saying:

"The document **** could not be saved. Multiple validation errors occurred."

What is keeping me from saving my file?? I tried a few things, nothing seemed to work,  
(Version 3.2.3)

DLWHITE  I've been using SecretBook for over a year, and I couldn't live without it. I've demoed lots of similar programs, but I keep coming back to Secretbook for its convenience and stability. Not too many bells and whistles -- no crazy, overblown GUI -- it's a simple program that does its job well. There are some features I'd love to see added, but right now, it works great.   
(Version 3.2.3)

CHRISTIAN ROTH  At the time, I evaluated several packages for securely storing software licenses, bank account details and login passwords. SecretBook was the only one where the data fields could be different for each and every entry and named appropriately if the template for a category did not match the information to enter at hand. For example, sometimes a software license is called a "key", sometimes a "code", sometimes it includes a "name" component or a "TSID", sometimes it doesn't, and sometimes it is even a license file instead of a textual string. All that I can store nicely in this application, correctly named and ordered, access it quickly and copy to the clipboard for pasting wherever I want. The application also has a nice printing function to print all or selected items (e.g. software license keys) for hard disk crash proof off-site storage.

Contact to the developer was quick, polite and useful, and requested new features (for me, license file storage was essential) have been implemented quickly. I am using this software now for almost a year and am very satisfied.  
(Version 3.2.3)

WHYME?  If you are trying to tidy up your life right now and want to consolidate all of those pieces of papers littering your desk, this would be a great IF you want to use it for software passwords and if you don't expect to get the key from Kagi immediately. I paid for this over 24 hours ago and still can only use the demo which limits you to 10 passwords. I think it is worth it to try the demo. I also have 1Password, but I find that is only really helpful for website passwords and logins. These are both cool for what they do, but I suggest being clear what you need the app for and playing with it first.  
(Version 3.1.1)

PLASTERPYRUS  You know I've been using it today and it seems pretty darn solid and yet not to complicated user wise. Now this said the last person that wrote, has a point about the really handy feature in Password Wallet so who knows if the developer is listening,and enough people request it maybe he'll put that feature in the future.

  
(Version 3.1.1)

AZCURT  I'm a comfirmed Password Wallet user and after looking at SecretBook, I think I prefer Password Wallet. It's totally secure, passworded and encrypted and can launch apps directly from within your file. Say you have an online banking account with a complex password - just open Password Wallet and click on the account and you are taken there with the password ready to use. Password Wallet quits when you close it or after a settable number of minutes of not being used. Check it out (at VersionTracker).

--azcurt  
(Version 3.1.1)

TREEVIEW  This app is handy to have around because everything can be indexed nicely with Spotlight. I can grab my secured files easily with a simple Spotlight search.  
(Version 3.1.1)

JPALME  Excellent in almost every respect. Especially the feature to copy secret fields without ever showing them on the screen is awesome.

New releases tend to come maybe a little too often.

Only one problem: It claims that I have two secret books, even though I only have one, and this makes opening of the right book a little too timeconsuming.  
(Version 3.0)

GAZMAN  I'm curious - what does this app do that Keychain Access doesn't?  
(Version 2.2.3)

JEEPEE  If you're leaving RadicalSafe, like I do, because it's not supported anymore and the bugs RadicalSafe has are very annoying, then SecretBook is your program.

Importing all the stuff from RadicalSafe into SecretBook works within seconds, fantastic!

Thanks a lot Information Graphics!  
(Version 2.0.9)

JEEPEE  This is a great program with a lot of features that make it very safe.

For example: You can make your passwords automatically hide after a specific time, lock when your Mac goes to sleep or after a specific time and your clipboard is cleared when the program is locked.

It's also nice to be able to find things through Spotlight.

Support is also very good, it's clear that the developer knows what he's doing and he really does something with the comment and requests he get.  
(Version 2.0.6)

EDUARD  I have a huge concern. What if this app "phones home" and transfers all your secrets? It would be great to hear the author's official statement on that.  
(Version 1.2)

JOHANNES F.  Thanks for this nice application.

But there are a few things that are really

necessary:

- Icon "All" has clumsy whitering around

and the word "All" is to near to the Icon

- Window-size is not saved

- more optional fields for the items

- more "default-values" are necessary

- a customizable toolbar

Nevertheless this is really the best app

for Password management.

Thanks  
(Version 1.0)