The best password managers for Android

Android password managers
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By Andrew Martonik | Oct 07 2014 | 5:58 pm  | 148 Comments

With these great options you have no reason to be insecure with your passwords

The number of online accounts we all have nowadays is staggering, and the task of keeping them secure is even harder to wrap your head around. Rather than sticking with the old school "pile of sticky notes" route, there are several great app and service options for keeping all of your passwords safe and private. Going further, they'll even help you create strong passwords that are tough to crack even if they do get into the wrong hands.

These are the best password managers available for Android today, and each one is worth a look if you want to beef up your password security. Read along for the complete list.

1Password

1password

After its mid-2014 redesign, 1Password has been tossed back into relevance on Android as a really great password manager. The new app looks and works well, with no extra flair that gets in the way of you accessing your secure information. 1Password secures your logins, passwords, payment info, secure notes and information with AES-256 bit encryption, and syncs to all of your devices via your own Dropbox account or stores locally for any other app to sync if you choose.

The integrated browser lets you visit websites and auto-fill data, or you can copy and paste manually from the app into any other app or website if you'd like.

Because it uses your own storage and account to sync you control your own data, and it also means that there's no recurring subscription to use 1Password. You can pay a one-time $7.99 in-app purchase (after a 30-day free trial) to unlock premium features to give you better editing and creation of passwords, but it isn't necessary to keep 1Password functional.

Download: 1Password (Free, $7.99 for premium, $49.99 desktop)

LastPass

LastPass

LastPass is one of the long-standing leaders in password management, and its Android app offers everything you'd want. You get secure storage for all of your information (including images and audio recordings), as well as a password generator and cross-device syncing. LastPass also includes a built-in browser with auto-fill support and its standout feature of auto-fill for third-party apps and the Chrome browser. For an extra level of security, LastPass even supports the Galaxy S5's fingerprint scanner for authentication.

You get two weeks of a free trial with LastPass, but then you'll be paying $1/month (no yearly discount) to keep it going. That's pretty cheap as far as subscriptions go, but there's still no way to just pay outright and have all of its features available. Luckily it's pretty easy to figure out if its for you after two weeks of use. The one downside we can find with LastPass is that its Chrome extension is functional but far from pretty.

Download: LastPass (Free, $1/month for premium)

mSecure

mSecure

mSecure is another long-standing password manager choice, and one that has gone with the premium app route rather than a subscription model. The Android app will set you back $9.99, and the Windows and Mac apps $19.99, but once you buy you've got everything. mSecure offers industry-standard encryption for your data, as well as a secure password manager and several different ways to organize your information within the app.

You can keep all of your devices in sync with Dropbox support, or via a private Wifi network if your devices are close together. In either case your data is transmitted safely between devices regardless of the security of your cloud account.

The new version of the app includes tablet support and an integrated browser, bringing it more in line with other leading managers in the features department. You can even import your password data from another password manager app if you want to get up and running quickly.

Download: mSecure ($9.99 mobile, $19.99 for desktop)

Dashlane

Dashlane

Dashlane Password Manager is a cross-platform password service that really checks all of the boxes. It offers industry-standard AES-256 bit encryption of your passwords, as well as secure cross-device syncing (Windows, Mac, iOS and Android) and on-device password generation. It's also able to store other sensitive non-password data such as IDs, credit card info, addresses and secure notes.

Dashlane comes with its own browser that will auto-fill all of your accounts and passwords as you visit websites, but you can also elect to use its keyboard to easily insert passwords into other apps as well. Even if you just want to manually look at your passwords, Dashlane makes it easy to copy and paste them into any app or website. The app itself blocks screenshots, which is nice, and offers several security measures to keep the app safe from unwanted users.

The service is free to use for life with the most basic features, but if you want cross-device syncing and cloud backup you'll be paying $29 per year for a premium account. The subscription is worth it if you're going to go all-in with Dashlane, but its quite a bit more expensive than other options.

Download: Dashlane (Free, $29/year for premium)

SafeInCloud Password Manager

SafeInCloud

As the name suggests, the SafeInCloud Password Manager keeps your passwords safely in the cloud — in this case your own Dropbox, OneDrive or Google Drive account. Those passwords are secured with a high level of encryption, naturally. You can use the app to generate passwords and check your current passwords for appropriate strength.

Along with the $7.99 Android app, there are also versions of SafeInCloud for iOS, Mac and Windows that are free and synchronize everything. On the desktop side you get browser integration for auto-fill, and on the mobile side you have a built-in browser with auto-fill capabilities. The desktop apps also let you import passwords from another database to get you off to a quick start with the new platform.

Download: SafeInCloud ($7.99, free for desktop)

Enpass Password Manager

Enpass

Enpass wraps up all of the standard features that we see from the rest of these apps, along with a very simple interface that doesn't try to do too much. Passwords are kept according to different categories — such as logins, credit cards, computers, licenses, etc. — and sorted into folders. Passwords are hidden from glancing eyes by default, the app is automatically locked whenever you leave it and it even clears your device's clipboard 30 seconds after use for an extra layer of safety.

You can sync your password database with your own Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive account, so you control your own data, and that syncs up with free desktop versions of Enpass. There's an easy to use password generator inside when you're creating new accounts, as well as a built-in browser for heading to sites with complete auto-fill functionality by default.

The app is fully functional for free but limits you to just 10 pieces of secure data, and you'll need to upgrade to the premium version for $9.99. There's no recurring subscription after that, though.

Download: Enpass Password Manager (Free, $9.99 for premium, free for desktop)

Found another one that you use instead?

Android password managers

We can't possibly list every great password manager out there for Android, and we're sure some of you are using one that we didn't list above. Be sure to let us know what password manager you're using, whether it's one we have here or not, and why it's your choice.

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The best password managers for Android

148 Comments
SpookDroid

You left out the very best one because it's free, synced across devices, and totally useful in web browsers: Norton Identity Safe.

Hans Pedersen

Looks really interesting, but as far as I can see you have to go to their website to generate random passwords? Anyhoo, I couldn't test it out, as it couldn't figure out how to import CSV-exported passwords from Dashlane. :p

carseller0822

Hey SpookDroid I'm glad you mentioned Norton. I was actually going to comment and ask for opinions about the Android app but since you commented I'll just ask you. Have you had good luck with it? I have used the desktop version for a year or so now and have no complaints.

SpookDroid

Can't live without itnow, really haha During that time that the desktop version wasn't compatible with the newly released Chrome64, I almost went bald. But it's all good now. The Android version is good, it keeps your passwords in sync with Desktop, but it's not as integrated, unfortunately, as the Desktop version UNLESS you use Identity Safe's in-app browser (unlike the extensions for desktop browsers, you don't have those for mobile ones, at least not yet), so you won't get auto-logins or fill outs in your mobile browser like you do on Desktop (unless, again, you're using Norton's in-app browser, in that case you do get auto login and auto form filling).

Andrew Martonik

Everyone claims that the password manager they use is "the best". These are the ones we chose as the best from our point of view. That's why we open it up to discussion:

"We can't possibly list every great password manager out there for Android, and we're sure some of you are using one that we didn't list above. Be sure to let us know what password manager you're using, whether it's one we have here or not, and why it's your choice."

;)

markbc

mine (mSecure) isn't the best. . .

it's just the one that works for me better than any other. .
:-) ;-)

zachthebomb13

That's what I use. After not seeing mentioned I started getting worried that I was using an old, outdated program. I'm glad to see someone mentioned it this quick into the comments.

TechNut79

Roboform. I've been using it for years across my computer and smartphones.

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hfm

I use mSecure. I really liked KeePass, but at the time (a couple years ago) KeePass for Android didn't support writing to the database. mSecure is basically a better looking and better supported version of KeePass. I use it on OS X, Windows, and Android. The mSecure OS X app is far better than getting KeePass up and running on OS X. (Well the hoops I had to go through with Mono at the time..)

If I had to do it all over again I would take a hard look at KeePass again due to a better Android app at this point, but since I made the initial investment in mSecure it's the better option. It's definitely paid for itself many times since I've been using it.

zkyevolved#AC

+1, I've been using mSecure for a while. I love it. It syncs perfectly to all my devices. Bought the PC edition and the Android edition and boom. Tablet, and all my windows computers are all set. :)

digikam

SplashID. I've been using it for years. Bought mSecure but want going to pay $30-40 to convert SplashID over.

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markbc

I used SplashID and then did exactly what you mentioned! --converted to mSecure because of its rich multi-platform access.

It WAS expensive. . .Still, I felt it was worth the price. . .

Wadih Nader

I am using splash id. Take away some of the issue when they changed the app awhile ago it is working really well for me across 3 devices.

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alershka#AC

I have been on SplashID since I had a blackberry. It has not aged gracefully. As mentioned the cloud sync is problematic, the Windows App does not really work on my tablet and I've had issues with items having their categories wiped out.

They are currently in a hard press advertising an upcoming update that appears to fix a lot of the problems. I am cautiously optimistic but I will be switching if version 8 is still a wreck.

Xopher

I still use Keepass. It has cross-platform versions, including BlackBerry, the database can be synced via Dropbox, and most versions are free.

jaytee

I put in another vote for keypass. It works great on android, syncs well to Dropbox, and has Linux and Windows versions that link to the common database. And... it's open source, an important factor for any encryption/decryption/password program.

Does it sync with Google drive as well? I haven't looked into this.

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dazweeja

Which Android app do you use? I use Keepass2Android but it's a bit cumbersome. KeePassDroid doesn't auto-sync if the remote db has changed. Neither one autofills? KeepShare looks like it might be OK but autofill is only in preview stage.

jdg30

You can put the database file on Dropbox, and then use something like Dropsync on the phone to have the remote folder synced every hour (or whatever interval). Then just point KeepPassDroid at the synced folder on the phone. That works great for me.

SEAJeff

KeePass 2.x is great:

On Windows computers, I use the Google Drive syncing application and store the KeePass file in that directory. Ctrl-Alt-A performs an auto-type of username and password (or just password) in any application you define in an entry's info (it can look at window name, browser tab title, current URL, etc. so you don't even have to open the KeePass application from your system tray to select which entry to auto-type).

On Android, KeePass2Android syncs (reads & writes as long as you use v2.x's .kdbx file format) with the Google Drive that you're already signed into by having your Google account registered with the phone and it even stores a cached copy of the KeePass file in case you don't have a data connection. It's easy to use the K2A keyboard to type username and password with 1 key each, then switch back to the regular Android keyboard or copy and paste from within the app, which clears the clipboard within seconds. It will even automatically add an app identifier to an entry so it knows which entry to type for a specific app or multiple apps with the same login info (e.g. Tumblr app and Tumblr website can share the same entry).

On ChromeOS, you can use a browser plug-in to access a read-only copy of the file from Google Drive, which is a bit of a bummer, but still works.
If you update the .kdbx file on Windows or Android while it's also open on the other device, there is a single synchronize command on the other device so you don't get your files out of sync. It will when sync is you make simultaneous, non-overlapping changes to the file on each device or help you reconcile if they do overlap. Of course, if the other device doesn't have the file open, it'll automatically get the latest file from Google Drive when it opens.

AND, your file is only stored on your own Google Drive behind, presumably 2-step authentication, inside an encrypted file that requires yet another password (your KeePass file password) to access your personal password database so you don't have to worry about anyone hacking into a web interface that any of the pay services listed in this article use to give you access to your password database.

All from a free and open source project with no subscription fee.

dono007

I do the same, in WIndows and in Android with K2A. I think the downside is there's no browser integration (either in Windows or in K2A) but I rather like it that way. Maybe there's a plugin/app for it, but I don't bother. It's free & open source, I've been using the WIndows version for maybe 10 years I've lost track.

br0ckb

Hit Ctrl-Alt-A while in the login form in the browser in Windows and it will detect the site you're on and sign you in automatically. It works on all browsers.

worwig

Another vote for KeePass. Mainly because I have been keeping my passwords on a PDA/smartphone or 15 or more years. I had to export my data from an older system about 5 years ago to Android/PC, and KeePass worked wonderfully. Saved me a lot of work being able to simply import the data, and it does the job. I just keep the encrypted data on a cloud service and it is on all devices.

Synycalwon

I just use my brain; keeps the neuroplasticity going. Use it or lose it as they say. :D Otherwise, I've just never felt comfortable putting passwords in any type of electronic format (which has the potential to be hacked).

dazweeja

Putting your passwords into electronic format allows them to be far more complex. Most of mine are composed of 20 completely random digits. Can your brain remember a separate one of those for every service you use? If not, each of my services are more secure than yours. As you say though, the risk is that AES 256 encryption might be hacked somehow. This has never happened in history and if you read up a bit on it, you'll see how incredibly difficult and time-consuming this would be.

Synycalwon

I'm sure yours are more complex, but it doesn't necessarily prove they're more secure. First of all, not every account warrants using a 20 character password (ex. does your AC account here really need that?). That type of setup is really only of value for highly sensitive accounts (ex. financial, your main Google account, etc.). Myself that equates to only a few where each one uses a separate easily remembered complex pass phrase of 15 or more characters, which I'd argue is just as secure as the 20 random digits. For lesser accounts I use a shorter pass phrase and for throw away type accounts a complex password. Been doing it this way for years without any of them being written down, just stored in my head, and none of those accounts have ever been breached, which is the ultimate goal right? Now, I'm not advocating against using password managers, just explaining what works for me and what I'm most comfortable with. :)

dazweeja

That's all reasonable and of course I wouldn't argue that you should do something you're not comfortable with. I was just pointing out that you're missing out on a lot of convenience and probably ending up with overall less security. With KeePass, I put in my master password once when I log into my computer (you can also have it time-out every x seconds) and from then on, I don't enter a single password. It's all auto-filled. As you say, a complex password might be overkill for many sites but I think your system has a disincentive to use them for all but the very important. For example, I might care a moderate amount about Facebook, not too much but it would be a bummer if it was hacked and all my friends were spammed. Would you be prepared to use a seemingly random 15-character password for all the sites you feel moderately about if it meant you had to remember all of them? I do because it's no extra effort at all. Anyway, I'm just pointing out the benefits I've noticed since using a password manager.

bertoid

Hate to say it, but all of your passwords are already in electronic format, and have been since you made them on whatever site you signed up at. At least a password safe on your phone is under your control... plus, a password safe allows you to generate/store longer passwords or pass phrases that are harder to crack.

Synycalwon

Of course passwords are in electronic format on a site where you created an account. That's not the point I'm making. What I'm saying is I don't want an electronic copy of ALL my passwords stored in one place. As much as that can be secured, it's putting all your eggs in one basket and leaves the possibility of it being hacked or exposed by your own goof. Thus, why I prefer to avoid any of that and feel more comfortable utilizing a method where I can remember them myself and at the same time exercise my brain by doing so. It may not work for others, but it does for me as I've always had a very good memory. In particular the ability to remember strings of numbers (ex. like phone numbers, credit cards, addresses, etc.). :)

ibmbc

Masterlock vault. No frills good security - can be accessed from any web browser as well.

MHBlink8

I use Password Box. The Android app is better than Dashlane, IMO, especially because it doesn't automatically install a second browser.

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Gekko

i use a password protected MS Word/Excel File with Strong Encryption and OfficeSuite Pro Android App to store/access my secure data in a password protected encrypted file. the beauty is you can open this file on any device from ANYWHERE in the world with MS Word/Excel or Android equivalent and internet access. both support Office 2007+ Super Strong 128 Bit Encryption/Password.

i like the free-flow format and the open standard of an MS Word/Excel File vs. a "mom and pop" Password App. i don't like relying on some mom and pop locked black box proprietary closed format that could lose support or trap my data or go out of business. and MS Word /Excel and Office Suite Pro/Documents To Go is free if you already have it.

i then use Dropbox and simply dump this Word/Excel file in my Dropbox so it is available to me from any device anywhere in the world and it is always updated and in sync - and it is encrypted and password protected.

dazweeja

Most of these services don't trap your data. The blob is kept in your Dropbox account and encrypted with industry-standard AES 256 for which you are the only one with the password or private key. The apps are just a convenience for auto-filling the data that *you* keep. It seems to me that you are giving away a lot of convenience for no benefit at all. If you're still sceptical, look at KeePass. It has most of the features of the others and it's free and open source. It can never be taken away from you, your data can never be trapped, etc.

meyerweb

Available from any device IF, and only if, you have a data connection. I've been plenty of places outside the US where I didn't.

Gekko

nope. in addition to being in the cloud - the document is on the local storage of every device that you so choose - PCs, Tablet, Phone, etc. now of course if you lose ALL of your devices AND also have no internet connection you are screwed. but then again what magical solution is going to save you if you lose all devices and have no internet connection?

markbc

Hey, your idea works!

It has a real custom feel to it, but I am sure that's part of the attraction. I also used to use an excel SS as well.

I still have a couple of old ones lying around my computers --none of the saved passwords are relevant anymore! Also, I can't even access since I don't remember the passwords!

Still there is something to be said for one of the professional apps that syncs by itself (no macros required); and they can have a clear, pleasing API as well. Also the extra features -like instant copy if you click on the field and hide/unhide field control that would be more work in excel!

KennyC78

I use keepass too, and use foldersync to keep the all copies in all my devices syncronised with the cloud.

maxburn

LastPass has an awesome way to fill in passwords to other Android applications and also appears to be doing well on iOS Integration as well. Very good cross platform app.

1password is pretty good too but I haven't forgiven them for neglecting Android for so long, and they still don't match the features that LastPass has on Android. Also 1password is quite pricy to get into up front.

kcerica

This is what I've been looking for!
I've been using msecure. It says it has "auto login" that automatically fills in your login credentials- but it's only for their embedded browser. Msecure has been good for syncing everything between devices, but I don't want to have to open an app every time I need to hunt down a password.
It'd be great if our browsers finally came with a real password manager that you can edit like their pc versions have.

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Andy Bredemeyer

Yes, LastPass does a good job of filling passwords in apps. It doesn't always pop up automatically for me (maybe it depends if I've logged in recently?) but I launch it from SwipePad (multitasking app), log in, then switch back to the app where LastPass offers to fill in login credentials. It also has a protected password copying feature if you must paste in a password. Tho I can't figure out how to do that in a Web browser on a PC, oddly.

And 2-factor authentication ftw.

meyerweb

Not going to claim it's the "best," since I haven't used them all, but I'm very happy with B-Folders. Syncs across multiple devices, including PCs, and I don't have to trust any cloud storage providers to remain in business. You can autofill on the desktop, cut and paste on Android. It'll generate strong passwords for you if you want.

The Android version is free, The desktop version (Mac, Windows, Linux) is $30.

I've got it on 3 phones, a tablet, and 4 PCs for my $30 investment.

sladyrko

Got 1 year and a half free premium LastPass. It's great! Even if you pay for it - $1 a month is worth it! Great service. So much better than 1 Password and cheaper! Don't get why all sites promote 1password.. :-)))

jusuchin85

I use Keepass2Android + Dropbox integration with my Ubuntu + Windows box. The integration is seamless, and I love the fact that you can set the credentials for certain apps (Evernote, Facebook etc).

Oh, and it syncs changes from the phone to Dropbox too. :)

T Nye

I use Passdroid. It is free, has a solid password generator, and stores your passwords locally with AES-256 bit encryption. It does not have ads or internet requirement. You can easily export your passwords to load to a new device or into the cloud.

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Tim Francisco

I use KeePass Droid. I can easily update the password file on my Linux computer at home and import the file to my phone. No cost or fee.

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tech_head

I use mSecure. I started using eWallet on Windows Mobile way back when. When they moved platforms to Android and iOS they didn't support Android to Mac sync. That's when I switched to mSecure.

No issues and you just pay once.

markbc

I love and use mSecure too, but you DO pay to get full features on each platform. . unless I have been ripped off. . .somehow ????

wmtoandroid

Another vote for Keepass, but use the Keepsass2Android ONLINE version, which automatically syncs your database through dropbox. Nothing beats free, and Keepass has been solid for years.

dbam987

Password managers are convenient but I must wonder how protective they really are. The password manager application is as secure as the master password used to lock up all the other passwords. With that note, I use Norton's password management application with the exception of passwords for banking sites and really very sensitive places I visit.

fuzzylumpkin

Although the only security method less secure than a fingerprint scanner like touch ID is face unlock.

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ScottJ

If someone has physical access to your device, you've got big problems no matter what. The real threat is remote hacking and key loggers and biometrics don't come into play.

BizzyGeek

Password Box is my personal favorite. Supports all platforms (android, ios, Windows/browsers) and allows you to use completely free for up to 25 passwords so you can see exactly what you get. No harm trying it out. Also has been continually enhanced since I've been using it for past 6 months or so.

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msvanhorn

I've been very happy using Keeper. It syncs across desktop and devices and I really like the Chrome plugin that supports filling in online passwords once I have logged in.

jwmraz

Roboform Everywhere...been using it for years on my work laptop, my personal laptop, my wife's iPhone, and my Android phones. No complaints.

S4Rs

Here is the real question. Why does Chrome suck at it? Chrome should be able to do this for you. All the time it does not autofill or recognize passwords in sites, and it doesn't let you look at your passwords in the phone like it does in the browser.

KSDroid01

I'll second OISafe. Super simple and easy to use. Between a complex password that is only stored in my brain to access the app, and native Android encryption on my device, I feel like it's pretty secure.

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bhatech

Lastpass user here and it's the best since it works awesome in all platforms.

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studcookie

I second the votes for Keepass2Android. By far the most important feature of a password manager is that it's opensource. Do you really want to give ALL of your passwords to some random developer? How hard would it be for a foreign intelligence service or a black hat organization to make an app like this? Not hard. How would you know the difference? You wouldn't.

It's a shame Keepass2Android didn't even make the list.

zackmack7

I've been using mSecure, only cause it was free in the Amazon app store

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Ommadawn

I've been a happy Safe In Cloud user for some time now. The multiple cloud sync choices and multiple platform support is great, and the developer is very active.

A nice touch with Safe in Cloud (at least on Android) is that you can tap a button and it puts the login and password fields into notifications, so when you leave the app to enter your details, you can just tap the notification and it puts that login or password into your buffer ready to paste. Saves having to swap apps and re-enter the main password to get back to the wallet when you need to get the password as well as the login.

mixgenio

I'm between safe in cloud and enpass. Safe in cloud doesn't have a free trial so I can't check it out. As someone who has it, do you think you could answer a few basic questions? Does Safe in Cloud:

+Have folders?
+Allow you to add custom fields?
+Allow you to edit the side bar? (i.e. choose which categories to see in the hamburger menu)

Thanks!

Ommadawn

No worries at all. In answer to your questions:

- No, but it does use labels in a manner similar to GMail, you can have multiple labels for each card and those are how you group cards together. In some ways it's less flexible than folders, in other ways its better. I like it, now.
- Yes, You can customise cards as much as you like, and create template cards of your own in addition to the card types built in.
- You can't really edit the hamburger bar, it gives a list of all the labels you've created and assigned, with a group of all at the top, and "favourites" immediately under that which you can add your most used cards to for immediate access. There's also a search bar which works quickly to find cards (I use this a lot as I have over a thousand cards in my wallet).

It has a LOT of import options as well, so if you already have a wallet from another application, there's a good chance you can import the data.

The mobile app costs, but Google has a 24 hour refund policy in the Play Store now. The desktop version is also free and clear. Try either and see if you like them, you've nothing to lose, really.

mmidgley

The copy/paste via notifications sounds like a really cool feature. What are the security implications? Other apps (like ones that control notification light) get permission to "read" notifications. Or, how about the new Moto 360 I'm using and the fact that notifications are sent to Android Wear? I suppose an individual can avoid both of these situations by not installing those apps and disabling such notifications to Wear, but the average user might end up taking on more risk than they realize using that feature. That said, I kinda wish my current password app would offer it!

mmidgley

It looks like SafeInCloud app is (was) US$9.99 for version 5.9 and starting with 6.0 there is a separate app listing free with US$4.99 one-time in-app purchase for pro version. I own SplashID and eWallet and yet it only took 10 minutes with SafeInCloud to be willing to buy. Thanks for the suggestion.

Wei Zhang3

How about Pocket (Wallet) by Tim Clark? It's free and powerful. Got all the basic functions. And you can opt in to sync through Dropbox.

DLK1

I really like KeePass2AndroidOffline. There is a PC version as well.

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Hans Hess

am I the only one here using pass wallet?

features I like (and not necessarily unique)
sync to google drive/dropbox
hidden from app drawer and recent apps
floating window feature
256 bit aes encryption of course
simple ui, quickly accessible
lots of templates for various pw types
can launch the website for the login you look up

vudude

KeePass for me. I've been using this before there was Android. When I started using Android I bought mSecure. I had issues importing my database(this may be fixed by now). Stuck with KeePass. Done

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ScottieG59

I have used eWallet for years (of I remember right, since my Palm Pilot days). I expect other products work as well or maybe better. I paid for eWallet, but it has also been a FAOTD on Amazon too. I am careful how I back up the data file, but I am a data hoarder and there are still things in there that has long been useless, like my AOL account password and maybe for Compuserve too...

markbc

Great and useful article thank you!

Today, a password manager (and site or special terms or anything else manager) is essential.

I have been using mSecure for ages. It's on Android, Windows, IOS and MAC. It was NOT on Windows Phone when I was testing/using that platform --which was yet another reason not to stay on that platform (not sure now!).

mSecure can be a bit pricey to get it working on all platforms (I have a separate version for Mac, Android -two for windows (Metro and conventional), all of them want some one-time fee!

So, it's pricey, but reliable and easy to use. The API is pretty much the same for all platforms -a few tweaks. Users can add or update any password on any platform --and it is sync'd to the other platforms automatically (or at least when you sync/update to dropbox -depending upon how your sync system is set up).

Simple and delivers an essential service well.

I am sure other password managers are good -but this one is very full featured, reliable and covers almost every platform.

What more could one want! :-)
(OK, maybe ... free. . .! :-)

Phil Nolan

You missed the most obvious one, KeePass. There's no way I'd pay a monthly fee for this kind of service when they're are free options available that are just as good. I did start using Password Box recently because they hooked me up with a free account. They are completely free for everyone though if you only have 20 passwords or less.

prolongExistence

I prefer Memento Database. Sure it's a little time consuming to build the database initially but you can't beat the customization. My computer/email at work requires a new password every 90 days & I can't use any of my last 7 passwords. None of the password apps allow storing multiple passwords so it is hard to remember the last 7 that I used so I don't try to pick that one again. Sorry, but I'm not a fan of meaningless random character strings. IMO, when a computer script is chugging away attempting to crack a password it isn't going to matter if the password is myFav0r1teDog1sFido! or sFr4We6Hygfde%3s!sg!srre$ it's still gonna try every character combo. Anyway, Memento uses AES-128 encryption & syncs with Drive.

Deonix

Password Box. It has great protection and can Sync across all of my devices including desktops and laptops. It's relatively new and has grown a lot in the last year.
mSecure got scrambled when i installed new ROMs on my device. Haven't tried it in over a year because PasswordBox just works. I opted in for the Beta and got unlimited free for life

pbunsie

The absolute best and most secure is SecureSafe. The swiss are masters of security. I've never had an issue with d app and it syncs across all my devices from android to ios to windows. Excellent!!!

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Vaas

LastPass for myself. I like how it works with many different browsers. The one thing I really wanted was 2-factor authentication for getting into the master file.

mzanette

Every one listed here seems to cost money. I use Keepass, it's cross platform (even have it on Linux) and I back up the database to my own Google drive. Oh and it's free.

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Joshmccullough

I can't, for the life of me, get my Keepass program on Linux to sync with my Google Drive Keepass.kdbx file.....I've tried in vain to install the plugin, but I just can't get it up and running. Any pointers? I've searched Google for 'how to's', but nothing seems to work.

ELWilson4

I love Keepass. It's free and open source. There are a lot of comments about this pm. Jerry should try this out.

Joshmccullough

Keepass2Android; I haven't used straight Keepass in a long time, K2A has functionality like reading your password file from Google Drive that I find really helpful.

mzanette

Just tried Keepass2Android for the Google drive integration -- how do you edit a password on this thing? Doesn't seem obvious to me.

Joshmccullough

Just tap on the entry you want to edit, there'll be an 'Edit' button at the bottom with a pencil icon; tap that and edit away. Admittedly, it's not the most elegant solution out there, but once you get past the idiosyncrasies you'll get very familiar/used to it.

mzanette

I figured it out, I was using an older Keepass 1.x database, you can only edit the entries with a 2.x version of the DB.

Hans Pedersen

The one I'm "stuck" with is Dashlane. Yeah, it's pretty expensive for the Premium subscription. But, it just checks virtually all of the boxes for what I need. And they're usually really fast at fixing issues with you, even with remote desktop sessions.

daredem

Tried a lot of them...SafeInCloud is a winner for me. Cross-platform, customization, reasonably priced, secure.

FredyF

I have tried couple password managers but settled down with Sticky Password which works for me pretty well. works also on PC so you are all covered. Since I don't trust the online cloud, I synchronize manually, they allow that, so I feel safer. You can try that too http://www.stickypassword.com

RFine12

I also tried a lot of password managers and it came down to Lastpass and Sticky Password. I've settled down with Sticky Password as I got a killer deal on a 3 year license. I had been using the Desktop version for sometime and have found that the Andriod version works like I want it too. The floating login data window is great!

FredyF

So happy to see another Sticky Password user here :) Yep, I love the floating window which makes the autologin to any type of app or browser easy. I have seen the deal about 3 user lifetime license in retail now, wondering if I should go for it or not.

Clintg37

+1 for Enpass. I use it on my Nexus 5, iPad and my desktop. All synced to Dropbox.

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mclardass

I've been using eWallet from Illium Software (http://www.iliumsoft.com/ewallet) since my WinMo 5 days and it works fairly well. It has a decent interface and is generally consistent across devices but synchronization can be a pain depending on your preferred platforms. May try to move over to KeePass when I have some spare time.

unrealmp3

I use KeePass on my desktop and keep my database file synced with Google Drive. On Android I use Keepass2Android.

Doesn't cost anything, works on almost everything.

unrealmp3

Forgot to add (the edit button doesn't seem to work on mobile), there's the ChromeIPass extension for Google Chrome (desktop) which allow you to autocomplete username/password fields if the database is unlocked.

ladyfinesse08

Been using pocket for like 3/4 years now and I still love it. Hasn't had an update in a while but still has a clean design ans works flawlessly (at least for me)

ysstog

Anyone considering 1Password should be forewarned that that is not a one-time price. You spend $50 on the desktop version and then when they do the next update, they want you to pay $35+ to upgrade. That upgrade price is absolutely absurd. $5 I can understand, but $35 is a ripoff.

I regret giving them my money and will never buy another of their products.

lifereinspired

Thanks so much for sharing this info. Everything else I've read says one time fee but clearly that's only for the current version, no upgrades. Very disappointing for an an already pricey product. As a one-time cost, you could justify it but not for every upgrade. And to say that you don't have to upgrade is short sighted for an area of tech that is constantly needing to be upgraded to stay in front of the curve, so to speak, and to keep your data secure. I don't know how often they do full version upgrades but if it's yearly, it's the most expensive of the lot.

scottwood2

Safe in Cloud has been great for me. Just works great. The best I have used. Use it on Android and PC. I have had sync issues with many of the them over the years. Nice to find one that I don't have to worry about being current.

GBear11

Is anyone using STRIP? Taking a look at them, and mSecure and eWallet. Used Safwallet (local only), but they seem to have disappeared, so want to move away. Looking for local sync and good field customization.

shortwave8669

I really like SplashID. It works whether I am on my iPhone, Note3, PC.

It syncs changes between all my devices well.

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ELWilson4

I use Keepass. The app isn't the most pretty but the desktop client has a ton of plugins for added functionality. Jerry will like it because it is open source. Oh and did I mention it is free!?

RJMullins

DataVault by Ascendo has been my choice for many years on BB, iOS, Android, and Windows pc's; all sync'ed with multiple devices (phone, tablet, pc).

kingb71

Using Keepass here. I don't sync with dropbox or Google drive as I'm paranoid, I download my database manually via spideroak, so yes, occasionally the database on my device is out of date, but I'm ok with that.

mawil1013

For just password over multiple devices why not use firefox. I tried dashlane and lastpass and didn't like, have to use their browsers on mobile, and banks won't work with them.