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No good. No clear instructions. No options with no star. This review is much, much less than one star.
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.
auto lock is broken and pisses me off!
Don't waste your money
Immer noch langjähriger zufriedener Benutzer
PwSafe ist für mich seit 2011 (vorherige Version) der private Passwort Manager. Früher über Dropbox, jetzt über iCloud synchronisiert.
Das pwSafe Format ist auch auf anderen Plattformen nutzbar, mein Safe ist schon älter als diese App.
Das pwSafe Format ist auch auf anderen Plattformen nutzbar, mein Safe ist schon älter als diese App.
Найкраща програма !
Супер програма !
Simple, no-fills password app, no subscription, just the way I want it
Have been using PWSafe since the 1st version, both desktop and iOS versions, and at one point, was using DropBox sync until dev added iCloud support and works beautifully accessing between 5 iOS and 6 MacOS. Developer is also super responsive. Any bugs we encounter, we just contact them and either walks us through the problem or publish a bug fix quickly. Love it! Also as a longtime user I really appreciate the fact that the dev has not morphed it into subscription only model like so many other “pro” version apps I purchased, forcing me to abandon and find another.
I don’t understand some of the negative reviews commenting on monthly subscriptions, etc since you don’t need to do that at all. Dev is also the most responsive ever since the original dev passed the torch to the new. So take all the negatives with a grain of salt since I suspect they may be confusing with some other app or just assuming without understanding.
This is a no-frills Pw manager app. And SIMPLE to use. But supports multiple safes, in addition to categorizing within a single safe file, etc for various use environments as well as generating random codes, simple clipboard pasting, etc. I use it to track my passwords as well as separate safe file to store all my software/app registration keys so I only need to type the 32 character registration codes once and never lose the hard copy and be stuck trying to activate after an SSD crash. I have used this between Mac and Windows PWSafe via Dropbox and works flawlessly (much more difficult if using iCloud.. but that is Apple issue and not PWSafe issue). I am also happy that the app does not force me into using a built in browser…just simple copy onto clipboard with a simple click and go to your favorite browser!
My whole family uses it including elderly parents and a 10yr old, who just need something simple to replace all the post-it pads they scribble and try to remember the passwords that frequently get lost. It definitely beats trying to track hundreds of passwords on encrypted spreadsheets, etc thanks to its simple search/copy paste functions.
Files are easily accessible in iCloud Drive, so I just routinely back it up along with any other computer files, etc.
love it for its simplicity.
I don’t understand some of the negative reviews commenting on monthly subscriptions, etc since you don’t need to do that at all. Dev is also the most responsive ever since the original dev passed the torch to the new. So take all the negatives with a grain of salt since I suspect they may be confusing with some other app or just assuming without understanding.
This is a no-frills Pw manager app. And SIMPLE to use. But supports multiple safes, in addition to categorizing within a single safe file, etc for various use environments as well as generating random codes, simple clipboard pasting, etc. I use it to track my passwords as well as separate safe file to store all my software/app registration keys so I only need to type the 32 character registration codes once and never lose the hard copy and be stuck trying to activate after an SSD crash. I have used this between Mac and Windows PWSafe via Dropbox and works flawlessly (much more difficult if using iCloud.. but that is Apple issue and not PWSafe issue). I am also happy that the app does not force me into using a built in browser…just simple copy onto clipboard with a simple click and go to your favorite browser!
My whole family uses it including elderly parents and a 10yr old, who just need something simple to replace all the post-it pads they scribble and try to remember the passwords that frequently get lost. It definitely beats trying to track hundreds of passwords on encrypted spreadsheets, etc thanks to its simple search/copy paste functions.
Files are easily accessible in iCloud Drive, so I just routinely back it up along with any other computer files, etc.
love it for its simplicity.
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Freezing Up
When I go into edit mode and copy/paste, it freezes up. Have to force close and the next time I launch it it won’t open. Just sits there with the logo. Have to wait…then open again. This is happening regularly recently.
For example, if I want to temp copy a password to the notes field as I am updating information..it happens a lot.
For example, if I want to temp copy a password to the notes field as I am updating information..it happens a lot.
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Broken
Last update removed clod file access
OneDrive Ossues
Sometimes it will open my safe in my OneDrive, many times not. Works on iPad but not iPhone.
I upgraded to iOS 18.3 and the app is working now.
I upgraded to iOS 18.3 and the app is working now.
Very Good App, and no ads or unnecessary ‘features’
I’ve use this app for at least ten years. The few problems I had were simply in understanding some of its minor UI quirks. It has never lost any data, and syncs perfectly over iCloud between iPhone and iPad. As far as I know, my data has never been hacked either.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Just Awesome
I’ve been using pwSafe for several years now. We used it to securely share our administrator passwords when I worked IT. I retired, but I hung on to pwSafe. I suggested the username dropdown, it sure makes life easier!
Update does not feel like an update
After the update, the app looks and feel incomplete. I have been using this app for a long time. Noticed that I am unable to change the group within the entry, or anywhere else. Does not feel like I have the paying version anymore. If someone from customer support could reach out, that would be greatly appreciated.
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Hate the new layout
Have used this app for quite a while and always liked it.
It used to be a 5 star app, but the new layout is awful – there’s no field to input email addies and it’s been so simplified it feels like it’s now aimed at 5 year olds.
Sorry guys, but it only feels worth 3 stars now.
It used to be a 5 star app, but the new layout is awful – there’s no field to input email addies and it’s been so simplified it feels like it’s now aimed at 5 year olds.
Sorry guys, but it only feels worth 3 stars now.
Einer der besten…
Seit vielen Jahren bei mir auf iPhone und Mac im Einsatz ohne jegliche Probleme. Einer der Besten seiner Art! Vielen Dank an das gesamte Team!
Updated: Was a great app….
Updated Review: Developer contacted me and said they’ll continue to provide an option to enable legacy view in future releases. This is important to me because I like to see all available PW entry fields, regardless of whether they’re populated or not. This acts as an instant reminder to me as to which fields are available in the event I decide to create, edit or clone a record. Thank you.
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I have loved and used this PW app for years now, but after the new layout mode was inflicted on me with the latest version, I hate it! Even though you can change back to legacy display mode in settings, the app description states that they’ll be doing away with the legacy view mode in the next version being released. I can’t understand why the developer would force users into the new layout, especially when you won’t be able to revert to legacy mode anymore in the future releases. When I open a PW entry, I want to see ALL fields by default, not just what the app decides to show me. Just another great app ruined by developers who just can’t leave well enough alone. I will NOT be updating this app from this point forward.
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I have loved and used this PW app for years now, but after the new layout mode was inflicted on me with the latest version, I hate it! Even though you can change back to legacy display mode in settings, the app description states that they’ll be doing away with the legacy view mode in the next version being released. I can’t understand why the developer would force users into the new layout, especially when you won’t be able to revert to legacy mode anymore in the future releases. When I open a PW entry, I want to see ALL fields by default, not just what the app decides to show me. Just another great app ruined by developers who just can’t leave well enough alone. I will NOT be updating this app from this point forward.
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Only in english
Somehow the german version got lost- no drama but it still would be nice to have it back- so far safe does what it is supposed to do…
Did I miss the information about new owners?
Did I miss the information about new owners?
