# 1Password vs IDB Digital CE

1Password and IDB Digital CE both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of IDB Digital CE's written reviews are positive against 39% of 1Password's. IDB Digital CE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). 1Password's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 307) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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. IDB Digital CE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 1Password against 4.8 for IDB Digital CE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Password has 45K ratings behind it against 307, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of 1Password's written reviews are positive against 75% of IDB Digital CE's.

1Password ships an update fortnightly, IDB Digital CE weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1Password | IDB Digital CE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1password-password-manager/id1511601750/reviews) | **[4.8 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idb-digital-ce/id6776304046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 307 |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 404 MB | 345 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AgileBits Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/285897621) | [Inter-American Development Bank](https://appshunter.io/developer/606477002) |

## What reviewers say

### 1Password

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Productivity, #72 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely store, generate, and autofill passwords and passkeys across all your devices. This app also manages other sensitive information like credit cards and notes, with features for secure sharing and travel.

**Highlights:** Generate strong passwords, Autofill logins, Two-factor authentication codes, Passkey management, Store credit cards and notes, Secure sharing, Travel Mode

**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


### IDB Digital CE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idb-digital-ce/id6776304046)

This application streamlines the process of proving retiree and beneficiary eligibility for pension benefits. It leverages facial biometrics, liveness checks, and geo-location to securely submit a digital certificate to a blockchain, replacing a slow, paper-based system.

**Highlights:** Digital Certificate of Eligibility, Facial Biometric Technology, Liveness Check, Geo-location Submission, Secure Blockchain Storage, Eliminates Paper-Based Process

**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 IDB Digital CE free?

IDB Digital CE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 1Password or IDB Digital CE?

IDB Digital CE is rated higher. 1Password averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while IDB Digital CE averages 4.8 from 307 ratings.

### Do 1Password or IDB Digital CE have ads?

Neither 1Password nor IDB Digital CE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1Password or IDB Digital CE?

1Password ships an update fortnightly, and IDB Digital CE weekly. Most recently, 1Password was updated on November 1, 2026 and IDB Digital CE on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*