# 1Password vs Viewer by SEPPmail

The clearest difference is rating: 1Password at 4.7 against Viewer by SEPPmail's 1.0. 1Password also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months). Viewer by SEPPmail's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1Password sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Viewer by SEPPmail asks for nothing beyond the download.

1Password holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Password has 46K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of 1Password's written reviews are positive against 0% of Viewer by SEPPmail's.

1Password ships an update fortnightly, Viewer by SEPPmail every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1Password | Viewer by SEPPmail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1password-password-manager/id1511601750/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewer-by-seppmail/id6446402452/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **38.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 402 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AgileBits Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/285897621) | [SEPPmail AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/586785754) |

## What reviewers say

### 1Password

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1password-password-manager/id1511601750)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Productivity, #69 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely store, generate, and share all your sensitive information, including passwords, documents, and notes, across all your devices. Get automatic security alerts for compromised credentials and enjoy a user-friendly interface for effortless online safety.

**Highlights:** Cross-device password synchronization, Automatic form and login filling, Secure sharing of sensitive information, Watchtower security alerts, Document and note storage, Two-factor authentication support

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1Password Individual Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 1Password Family Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| 1Password Teams Monthly | $24.95 | per month |
| 1Password Individual Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| 1Password Family Annual | $71.99 | per year |
| 1Password Teams Annual | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration across devices
- 🔒 Robust security and encryption
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features like Watchtower
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in recent updates
- 👎 Forced migration to subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes in version 8
- 🐛 Unreliable syncing and data loss issues
- 👎 Removal of local vaults and custom storage options

**Reported bugs**

- Face ID not working consistently
- App opening to wrong password entry in edit mode
- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Scrolling and navigation bugs in the iOS app
- Inability to delete passwords from the Watchtower tab

**Requested features**

- Option to use passcode instead of Face ID
- Ability to rename login titles
- Improved search functionality
- Easier management of duplicate entries
- More customization options for the home screen


### Viewer by SEPPmail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewer-by-seppmail/id6446402452)

This application allows you to receive, decrypt, and read secure emails with "secure-email.html" attachments. It is designed for users who have received encrypted messages sent via a SEPPmail Appliance.

**Highlights:** Receive encrypted emails, Decrypt secure attachments, Read secure email content, Supports SEPPmail Appliance encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1Password free?

1Password is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Viewer by SEPPmail free?

Viewer by SEPPmail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 1Password or Viewer by SEPPmail?

1Password is rated higher. 1Password averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Viewer by SEPPmail averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 1Password or Viewer by SEPPmail have ads?

Neither 1Password nor Viewer by SEPPmail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1Password or Viewer by SEPPmail?

1Password ships an update fortnightly, and Viewer by SEPPmail every 13 months. Most recently, 1Password was updated on November 10, 2026 and Viewer by SEPPmail on November 3, 2026.

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