# Dashlane Password Manager vs Password Manager

The clearest difference is price: Dashlane Password Manager at Free against Password Manager's $5.99. Dashlane Password Manager also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 73%). Password Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Dashlane Password Manager is free to download; Password Manager costs $5.99 up front. Dashlane Password Manager sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Password Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 6.5K, 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 73% of Password Manager's.

Dashlane Password Manager ships an update weekly, Password Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dashlane Password Manager | Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashlane-password-manager/id517914548/reviews)** | [4.6 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager/id568266312/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dashlane](https://appshunter.io/developer/507134346) | [广栋 莫](https://appshunter.io/developer/528151959) |

## What reviewers say

### Dashlane Password Manager

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

**Currently charting:** #39 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


### Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager/id568266312)

Securely store and automatically log into websites with a single tap. Protects sensitive data like passwords and credit card information using military-grade encryption. Offers robust organization and password generation features for enhanced digital security.

**Highlights:** Military AES 256-bit encryption, Offline device protection, Password, Dot, and Touch ID lock, AutoFill login credentials, Powerful password generator, Folder and subfolder organization, Backup and restore via iCloud/Dropbox

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔒 Reliable
- 👍 Customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on newer iPhones
- 🐛 Backup/restore issues
- 🐛 Search function crashes app
- 🐛 Lack of developer support
- 🐛 Incompatible with iOS updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iPhone X/XR/XS
- Backup and restore functions not working
- Search feature causes app to crash

**Requested features**

- Ability to export data in standard formats
- Sync across multiple devices
- Biometric authentication (Face ID)
- More icon/image customization options


## 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 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### 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 107K ratings, while Password Manager averages 4.6 from 6.5K 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 October 27, 2026 and Password Manager on October 26, 2026.

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