# Dashlane Password Manager vs Password Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dashlane Password Manager at 93% against Password Manager's 30%. Dashlane Password Manager also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Password Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dashlane Password Manager sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Password Manager sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dashlane Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dashlane Password Manager has 108K ratings behind it against 17K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Dashlane Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 30% of Password Manager's.

Dashlane Password Manager ships an update weekly, Password Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dashlane Password Manager | Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashlane-password-manager/id517914548/reviews)** | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-safe-lock/id1464513090/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **108K** | 17K |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 29.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 222 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dashlane](https://appshunter.io/developer/507134346) | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) |

## What reviewers say

### Dashlane Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashlane-password-manager/id517914548)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers automated digital protection by monitoring for password leaks and scams. It provides secure access to accounts, autofills login information, and helps manage password health with personalized recommendations. A VPN is also included for private browsing on public Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Automated password leak and scam monitoring, Instant autofill for logins and personal info, Password health score and recommendations, Syncs across unlimited devices, Secure document storage, Built-in VPN for private browsing, OTP and 2FA code generation

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dashlane Premium (Legacy) | $6.99 | per month |
| Dashlane Premium Family Legacy | $9.79 | per month |
| Dashlane Premium (Legacy) | $59.99 | per year |
| Dashlane Premium - 1 Year | $64.99 | per year |
| Dashlane Premium Family | $97.90 | per year |
| Dashlane Premium (Legacy) | $129.99 | per year |
| Dashlane Premium Family Legacy | $194.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 🚀 Convenient auto-fill and login features
- 💡 Generates strong, unique passwords
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync and login issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some websites
- 🐛 Unreliable auto-fill functionality
- 🐛 Confusing interface at times
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Passwords randomly disappearing from the app
- Inability to access account after password reset
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Improved password organization and categorization
- Ability to customize password requirements
- Better integration with mobile apps
- More comprehensive backup and restore options


### Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-safe-lock/id1464513090)

Securely store, generate, and autofill your passwords and sensitive information across all your devices. This app offers robust security with encrypted data and convenient one-tap access, ensuring you never lose your credentials again.

**Highlights:** Browser autofill for credentials, Secure password generator, Unlimited item storage, Encrypted data storage, Cloud synchronization, Single tap unlock

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Password Manager Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Password Manager Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Password Manager Premium Pass | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient password management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on older devices
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Issues with master password verification
- Inability to exit trial mode

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for more app integrations
- Ability to share passwords securely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dashlane Password Manager free?

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

### Is Password Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dashlane Password Manager or Password Manager?

Dashlane Password Manager is rated higher. Dashlane Password Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 108K ratings, while Password Manager averages 4.5 from 17K ratings.

### Do Dashlane Password Manager or Password Manager have ads?

Neither Dashlane Password Manager nor Password Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dashlane Password Manager or Password Manager?

Dashlane Password Manager ships an update weekly, and Password Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Dashlane Password Manager was updated on November 5, 2026 and Password Manager on November 4, 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.*