Comparison

ReadySignOn vs #1 Password Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ReadySignOn

This app streamlines online logins by replacing passwords with secure digital signatures. It offers robust encryption, autofill capabilities, and customizable security settings for a faster and safer digital experience.

Highlights
  • Passwordless login with digital signatures
  • AES256 encrypted secure vault
  • Autofill support for browsers and apps
  • KeePass desktop integration
  • User consent for data extraction
  • Time and location-based auto-locks
  • Customizable security levels
Features
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ReadySignOn allows users to sign in to websites or applications without the clunky passwords! It transforms the cumbersome user registration and login steps into snappy and delightful online experiences. By reducing user inputs to a bare minimum it affords unmatched security and privacy protection to consumers and average end users. The app's innovative use of cryptographic identifiers effectively thwarts all common hacking attempts. It replaces the traditional usernames and passwords with digital signatures which are drastically more secure in addition to being privacy conscient. = Highlights = -A secure vault that is ALWAYS holistically encrypted using AES256. This means ALL metadata including tags, icons, images and record management info are also encrypted in the same way as your sensitive records to ensure no leakage of information of any kind. -Supports password AutoFill in both browsers and apps. -Compatible with the award winning open-source KeePass desktop password manager (via our free open-source plug-in). -Use ReadyTicket to expedite and approve login requests submitted from any online devices. -Always demands explicit user consent before any information can be extracted from this app. There is no automatic data sync or stealth backup to the cloud without explicit acknowledgement from the user. The vault is fully functional even without a network connectivity. Internet access is only needed for approving remote authentication requests. -Takes full advantage of the security measures offered by the platform such as the keychain, hardware backed data protection and sensors for device ownership verification. -Supports time and location based auto locks of the vault. -Offers a specifically designed full-screen keyboard for easy and secure entering of long passphrases. -Various security levels and mode settings for users who need to balance between productivity and security. -The app comes with templates for 70+ popular websites and 1,000 more through downloadable packages. It also allows users to create and share new templates without limit. -The app was built and tested with a robust data engine that is capable of handling thousands of record with highly reliable performance and data integrity. -The reserved vault feature affords information workers a unique level of security from plausible deniability. -The UI of the app has been natively optimized for both iPhone and iPads with split-view support. -The app provides filters, indexers and deep search capabilities that are especially valuable to enterprise users who often have the need to quickly locate records within a very large set. -Automatically generates passwords of a given length and composition complexity. -Custom password inspector with absolute clarity to help users avoid account lockouts caused by misreadings. -A companion watchOS app further simplifies the login experience to a single tap on the wrist. -URL based inter-app communication scheme for seamless local app login authentication. -Supports readyPay express checkout and expediated secure mobile payment from any connected device. = Security Highlights = -Holistic encryption of vaults and all metadata using AES256. (layer-1) -Direct bitwise on sensitive fields with high entropy keys. (layer-2) -Exported records are encrypted using AES with 1,000, 000 PBKDF2 key derivation count to guard against aggressive and potent offline attacks. -Transparent disk encryption and instantaneous remote wipe for at-rest data protection. (layer-3) -Biometric authentication for device ownership verification. (layer-4) -Custom full-screen keyboard for entering long brain passphrases securely and efficiently. -Static user cryptographic identifiers based on RSA2048. -Dynamic user identifiers and RP session authentication based on ECC384 and ECDSA.

About

#1 Password Manager

Securely manage all your passwords and sensitive data locally on your device. This app uses advanced encryption to protect your information, with no cloud storage. It offers a password generator, strength tester, and easy organization for quick access.

Highlights
  • Local password storage
  • Advanced encryption (AES 256-bit)
  • Master Password protection (SHA512)
  • Password generator
  • Password strength tester
  • Backup and restore
  • Categorization and search
Features
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#1 Password Manager is a feature-rich, most secure and safe application for managing passwords and other sensitive personal data. It uses the best practices and most advanced security standards to keep your private data protected and safe. With #1 Password Manager you will never lose or forget your passwords. No need to write them down or store in clear text. Since #1 Password Manager stores and encrypts passwords using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)/Rijndael algorithm with the 256 bit key, your passwords and private data are always stored encrypted and never leave your device. This means you don’t need to worry about your private data being unsafe somewhere in the “cloud”. Even if your device is lost or stolen, your data is still safe, as there is no way to get to your passwords without a Master Password which is hashed using Sha512 – the most advanced hashing algorithm. Besides top security features, #1 Password Manager offers an easy to use and intuitive user interface. There are multiple templates to choose from to generate new secure password entries. Passwords are conveniently grouped based on the type and category. A quick search feature provides an easy and fast way to find specific entries. Passwords can be added to the “Favorites” list for a quick access. The built-in app-to-app integration with browsers makes it easy to open and login in into your favorite web sites. #1 Password Manager also offers the Password Generator and Password Strength test features. With just one click you can easily generate new random, but strong secure passwords or test your existing password strength. #1 Password Manager features: - Local protected password storage (no “clouds” or shared drives to worry about) - Advanced security protection using best practices and security standards - Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)/Rijndael algorithm with the 256 bit key to keep you private data safe and secure - #1 Password Manager never has access to your encryption key and keeps it protected with the Master Password which is hashed using Sha512 algorithm - Backup and Restore capabilities that let users archive(save) and recover passwords from the backup file - Conveniently organizes passwords, logins, and personal entries by Categories and Types - Quick search through all the entries and a separate “Favorite” list for your mostly used entries - Sort functionality to order and access entries by different fields - Copy and Paste functionality to quickly create and share entries - Ability to change your Master Password - Generate new random, strong and secure passwords (passwordgen/passwordgenerator) - Test your Password Strength - Store all your usernames, logins, passwords and other personal/private data securely on your local device - Sensitive data is always encrypted at rest - Enhanced security that locks Application access after some time of inactivity - Best Application for protecting privacy and private data - Free Password Manager - Best Password Manager - 1Password

Screenshots

ReadySignOn4 screens
#1 Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: #1 Password Manager at Free against ReadySignOn's $5.99. ReadySignOn's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

#1 Password Manager is free to download; ReadySignOn costs $5.99 up front. ReadySignOn sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and #1 Password Manager sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReadySignOn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ReadySignOn's written reviews are positive against 75% of #1 Password Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadySignOn ships an update every 2 weeks, #1 Password Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ReadySignOn versus #1 Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadySignOn#1 Password Manager
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReadySignOn.comCompaNova LLC

Customer experience

ReadySignOn

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

#1 Password Manager

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ReadySignOn

One-time9
  • English website templates (0-A)$0.99
  • English website templates (B-C)$0.99
  • English website templates (D-F)$0.99
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  • English website templates (G-I)$0.99
  • English website templates (J-M)$0.99
  • English website templates (N-R)$0.99
  • English website templates (S-T)$0.99
  • English website templates (U-Z)$0.99
  • English website templates$5.99
5 purchases

#1 Password Manager

One-time5
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Individual$6.99
  • Professional$13.99
Show 2 more
  • Enterprise$25.99
  • Full Version$49.99

Questions

Is ReadySignOn free?
ReadySignOn costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is #1 Password Manager free?
#1 Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReadySignOn or #1 Password Manager?
ReadySignOn is rated higher. ReadySignOn averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while #1 Password Manager averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do ReadySignOn or #1 Password Manager have ads?
#1 Password Manager shows ads; ReadySignOn does not.
Which is updated more often, ReadySignOn or #1 Password Manager?
ReadySignOn ships an update every 2 weeks, and #1 Password Manager every 2 months. Most recently, ReadySignOn was updated on June 11, 2026 and #1 Password Manager on September 15, 2026.

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