# Buttercup Password Manager — Easily secure your passwords

> Open-source, encrypted password manager for cross-platform credential management. (iPhone/iPad app by Iceman Programs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttercup-password-manager/id1294001514 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Iceman Programs](https://appshunter.io/developer/559788656)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttercup-password-manager/id1294001514/reviews.md

## What is Buttercup Password Manager?

Buttercup is an open-source password manager, available on all major platforms. It helps you track and store your login information for any service you use - personal or for work - in a securely encrypted archive that you store where you want.

Buttercup archives contain groups and entries so that you can easily manage your login credentials. There’s also a desktop application and browser extension available, so you can access your archives and credentials on every platform you use.

All information stored within Buttercup archives is private and encrypted - available only to those with your master password. Keep this password secret and don’t use it for any other login! Once you have your login details stored within Buttercup, you can concentrate on remembering only the 1 password (for Buttercup) - all other passwords can be long, gibberish text to increase security, and you don’t have to remember them!

Buttercup’s features (non-exhaustive):
 - Store an unlimited number of login details
 - Save your archive to a variety of storage providers
 - Autofill login forms
 - OTP/2FA codes (adding and displaying)
 - Open sites stored within the app by the touch of a button
 - Open archives auto-lock and close after 10 minutes of inactivity
 - Unlock archives using fingerprint authentication (or FaceID on supporting iPhones)
 - Archive contents hidden when app is put to background
 - Ability to add multiple archives
 - Open archives in offline mode
 - Search the contents of open vaults

Buttercup is designed to be used with free-to-use cloud storage providers, such as Dropbox, Google Drive and WebDAV-enabled services.

No information regarding you or your archive is sent to us or any other service. No in-app analytics are used and we rely on the completely anonymous service analytics provided by Apple and Google. If you have any queries please consult our privacy policy.

## Key features

- Securely store unlimited login details
- Cross-platform access with desktop/browser extensions
- Autofill login forms
- Support for OTP/2FA codes
- Biometric authentication (fingerprint/FaceID)
- Save archives to cloud storage providers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttercup-password-manager/id1294001514/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Entwicklung ist stehen geblieben…

*2025-08-11, version 2.6.3*

Der Entwickler hat seit einem Jahr nichts mehr angepasst oder an Updates veröffentlicht. Das Projekt scheint tot zu sein.

### 2/5 — Impossible de se connecter

*2025-03-04, version 2.6.3*

Impossible de se connecter, dès que je veux valider le mdp ça ferme l’application.

### 2/5 — Like it but crashes

*2024-12-18, version 2.6.3*

I love this app but recently has become unusable due to constant crashes

### 1/5 — abandonware designed to look pretty

*2024-12-06*

i appreciate the attempt but it feels like it was designed for aesthetics first and usability second. too many missing features, bugs and stability issues. a worse version of keepass in every way but looks

i mean seriously a password manager that crashes every time you add a new password is just ridiculous

edit: this software will export your entire vault littered with random strings of data and extraneous fields in every entry, making switching to Bitwarden annoying. Do not use this app for even a minute please.

### 1/5 — Can’t access file in Google drive anymore

*2024-11-26, version 2.6.3*

It was working fine for about a year. Now I can’t access the bcup file in my google drive anymore. Tried reconnecting drive, but the file is no longer found by buttercup. Although it’s there. I can see it in my drive app. Looking on github, a similar issue already existed in 2019, so the devs either closed the ticket without fixing it or it came back and wasn’t properly tested. This is a dealbreaker to me and I recommend anyone searching for a reliable password manager to keep looking. A password manager must imho, above all else, be stable. The best features and intuitive UI are useless, if you can’t access your stored passwords. I will be switching back to bitwarden asap.

### 1/5 — abandonware designed to look pretty

*2024-11-08*

i appreciate the attempt but it feels like it was designed for aesthetics first and usability second. too many missing features, bugs and stability issues. a worse version of keepass in every way but looks

i mean seriously a password manager that crashes every time you add a new password is just ridiculous

### 2/5 — abandonware designed to look pretty

*2024-10-28*

i appreciate the attempt but it feels like it was designed for aesthetics first and usability second. too many missing features, bugs and stability issues. a worse version of keepass in every way but looks

### 5/5 — i like it but

*2024-10-25*

sorry but the app icon looks like a pregnant padlock and i can't get over it. But the apps really good

### 4/5 — A bit buggy, but worth the try

*2024-09-08, version 2.6.3*

And getting better from update 2 update!
Open Source and easy to use password vault. 
Thx for this app and desktop Software!

### 5/5 — Incredible open source pw manager

*2024-05-03*

Functional and very easy to use

## Frequently asked questions about Buttercup Password Manager

### What does Buttercup Password Manager do?

Buttercup is an open-source password manager that helps you securely store and manage all your login credentials. It encrypts your data in an archive that you control, allowing you to access your information across various platforms.

### What are the key features of Buttercup?

Key features include storing an unlimited number of login details, cross-platform access via desktop and browser extensions, autofill for login forms, support for OTP/2FA codes, and biometric authentication for unlocking archives.

### Is Buttercup Password Manager free to use?

Yes, Buttercup is an open-source application and is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What platforms is Buttercup available on?

Buttercup is available on all major platforms, including desktop applications and browser extensions, ensuring you can access your credentials wherever you need them.

### How does Buttercup ensure the security of my data?

All information stored within Buttercup archives is private and encrypted using strong encryption methods. Access is protected by your master password, and archives can auto-lock after inactivity. You control where your encrypted archive is stored, such as on cloud storage providers like Dropbox or Google Drive.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.3 — 2024-05-04

Fixed Google Drive authentication. Removed overly-permissive Google Drive option for new vaults.

### 2.6.2 — 2024-04-28

Fixed WebDAV based vault access.

### 2.6.1 — 2023-12-06

This release fixes bugs relating to adding new entries/groups from the navigation bar and menu.

### 2.6.0 — 2023-11-30

Buttercup's core internals have been updated to provide better compatibility with external services as well as a number of bugfixes for its vault logic.

### 2.5.3 — 2023-02-07

We've fixed an authentication issue with Google Drive users that would prevent expired authorisation tokens from being renewed.

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All apps by Iceman Programs: https://appshunter.io/developer/559788656

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