# Dashlane Password Manager vs Stash Password Manager

The clearest difference is ads: Dashlane Password Manager at none against Stash Password Manager's shown. Dashlane Password Manager also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (107K vs 9). Stash Password Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Stash Password Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dashlane Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dashlane Password Manager has 107K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Dashlane Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stash Password Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dashlane Password Manager ships an update weekly, Stash Password Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dashlane Password Manager | Stash Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashlane-password-manager/id517914548/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-password-manager-secure/id1506090402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dashlane](https://appshunter.io/developer/507134346) | [Elsi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499161943) |

## What reviewers say

### Dashlane Password Manager

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides automated password security, actively monitoring for leaks and scams. It offers secure access to accounts, autofills login details, and generates strong passwords across devices. It also includes features for sharing credentials safely and storing important documents.

**Highlights:** Password and data syncing across devices, Automatic login and form filling, Secure password generation, Dark web monitoring for data breaches, Phishing attempt alerts, Secure document storage, Password sharing

**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


### Stash Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-password-manager-secure/id1506090402)

Securely store and manage all your login credentials offline with military-grade encryption. Generate strong passwords, auto-sign into accounts, and import existing data. Access your information anytime, even without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Offline data storage, Military-grade encryption, Built-in password generator, Auto sign-in, Import credentials, Search functionality, Touch ID/Face ID support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stash Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Stash Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Stash All-Access | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dashlane Password Manager free?

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

### Is Stash Password Manager free?

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

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

Dashlane Password Manager is rated higher. Dashlane Password Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while Stash Password Manager averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

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

Stash Password Manager shows ads; Dashlane Password Manager does not.

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

Dashlane Password Manager ships an update weekly, and Stash Password Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Dashlane Password Manager was updated on October 26, 2026 and Stash Password Manager on October 24, 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.*