Keeps scrambling my password database
Keeps scrambling my password database. Fortunately it’s in Dropbox so I could restore the previous version. Unusable for me sadly.
The. Best. Authentication. Manager. Period.
Mar. 27, 2026 update: Over seven years later and still the best. Forget all the details below as it’s gone above and beyond. The new features don’t really jump out — I missed one like Custom Fields until it put up a tip. So seek out the documentation and see why pwSafe 2 is still the best and safest.
Oct. 17, 2018 update: The best authentication/secret numbers manager just got even better! Check out the new auto fill capability in iOS 12. Wow. It now sits parallel to Keychain, and in settings you can choose either or both. It now works seamlessly with apps, and even better than using the extension for web sites. It recognizes the app or web site, and recommends a username/password (which is easily changed if you have multiple logins at the same site). Tap once, enter your pwSafe passcode, and sit back as pwSafe auto fills your unique username and your 24-character customized randomly generated password. One more tap and you are logged in. I've tried a lot of the other password managers and this is absolutely the best of show. - - - I used pwsafe on Unix for years, and was very happy to find this file-compatible app for my iPad. Just to compare, I tried about 10 other apps and found none that had the ease of use, the flexibility or the security of pwSafe 2. This app has just the right features — easily defined custom password creation, password history (wonderful when an app refuses your new password) and sufficient fields to enter every situation I have come across with 140 saved password sites. It's also easy to use to securely save credit card or driving license numbers and then paste them instead of typing them. The Notes field is terrific. Groups are very useful. I use the Safari extension to directly fill usernames and passwords into web sites. Fill-in for apps works as well, but very few of them support the emerging de facto method. It's good that it is easy to use because the one thing lacking is respectable documentation. Most of the other password manager apps are lacking here as well. I am very confused by the comments about Dropbox sync not working. I am here to tell you that I use it every day and it works just fine. It is good to not make a subsequent edit until the current one has synchronized. Keep an eye on the network activity spinner. Love this app!
Oct. 17, 2018 update: The best authentication/secret numbers manager just got even better! Check out the new auto fill capability in iOS 12. Wow. It now sits parallel to Keychain, and in settings you can choose either or both. It now works seamlessly with apps, and even better than using the extension for web sites. It recognizes the app or web site, and recommends a username/password (which is easily changed if you have multiple logins at the same site). Tap once, enter your pwSafe passcode, and sit back as pwSafe auto fills your unique username and your 24-character customized randomly generated password. One more tap and you are logged in. I've tried a lot of the other password managers and this is absolutely the best of show. - - - I used pwsafe on Unix for years, and was very happy to find this file-compatible app for my iPad. Just to compare, I tried about 10 other apps and found none that had the ease of use, the flexibility or the security of pwSafe 2. This app has just the right features — easily defined custom password creation, password history (wonderful when an app refuses your new password) and sufficient fields to enter every situation I have come across with 140 saved password sites. It's also easy to use to securely save credit card or driving license numbers and then paste them instead of typing them. The Notes field is terrific. Groups are very useful. I use the Safari extension to directly fill usernames and passwords into web sites. Fill-in for apps works as well, but very few of them support the emerging de facto method. It's good that it is easy to use because the one thing lacking is respectable documentation. Most of the other password manager apps are lacking here as well. I am very confused by the comments about Dropbox sync not working. I am here to tell you that I use it every day and it works just fine. It is good to not make a subsequent edit until the current one has synchronized. Keep an eye on the network activity spinner. Love this app!
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Changes only for the sake of money
Used to be, you could open up a copy of your database using local file now you can’t now you have to pay and store it on a cloud for a monthly fee zero stars
Excellent Support
I filled in an issue and a new update came out in a few days. Great support considering the process of releasing app via App Store. Thank you Richard!!
Works like a charm.
This is by far the best password program. Runs on many platforms (Windows, Mac, etc) and is easy to use. Been using it for over 2 decades. Would hate to be without it.
