Dashlane Password Manager vs Password Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dashlane Password Manager
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.
- 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
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Dashlane is more than just a password manager. It's automated protection that stays on guard, so you don't have to. Dashlane actively monitors for password leaks and scams so you can browse with total confidence. Whether you're at home or on the go, it provides worry-free access to your accounts anywhere you need it. Trusted and recognized: PCWorld 2025 "Best Password Manager," PC Mag "Editors' Choice Award," Webby Award "People's Voice Best Mobile Services & Utilities App," Kiplinger's "Best Identity Theft Prevention Tools," Inc.com's "Best for Passwords and Checkouts," and Techlicious "The Best Security Apps." Get effortless and secure password management - Skip the typing: Dashlane identifies and instantly fills your saved logins, credit cards, and sensitive personal info, including driver's licenses and government IDs, across apps and browsers. You can even securely store and access your Wi-Fi network details in an instant. - Get alerted when your data is involved in a breach: We scan the dark web for your data and alert you if your information is found in a leak. - Take control of your password health: Track your security status with a personalized Password Health score and get actionable steps to strengthen weak, reused, or compromised passwords. - Avoid getting locked out: Sync your passwords, passkeys, and personal info across an unlimited number of devices and operating systems. - Stay organized: Group your logins and data into custom categories with Collections. - Share safely: Effortlessly share passwords and Secure Notes with family or friends without exposing your credentials. - Generate new passwords effortlessly: Create and save unique, random, and complex passwords for every account in a single tap with Dashlane's built-in Password Generator. - Keep your most important files handy: Securely encrypt and store important documents, IDs, and receipts directly within your Secure Notes. - Simplify your security: Generate and easily find your OTP (one-time password) and 2FA codes directly within Dashlane for all your 2FA-protected accounts. Stay protected, without staying on high alert - Get personalized security recommendations: "For You" is a dedicated space for security advice and actionable steps tailored to your digital footprint. - Stay ahead of phishing attempts: Vault phishing alerts appear when you try to autofill or copy and paste login info on a suspicious site or an app not associated with your account, ensuring you only share info with sites you trust. - Keep your data private: Dashlane's zero-knowledge security architecture means your information is encrypted on your device and never visible to us. - Protect your personal data on public Wi-Fi networks: Browse privately with a VPN (virtual private network), provided in partnership with Hotspot Shield. Note: all features listed above require a Dashlane Premium or Friends & Family plan subscription. Some limitations may apply. Join the millions who stay secure with our proactive password protection.
Password Manager
This app is a secure password manager that stores your encrypted credentials and passkeys in your personal cloud storage, not on its servers. It offers features like passkey management, a built-in authenticator, and password autofill across devices.
- Private cloud storage for encrypted data
- Passkey management
- Built-in 2FA authenticator
- Password autofill
- Cross-platform sync
- Password security analysis
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Safe is a password manager that puts you in control. Unlike many password managers, Safe stores your encrypted passwords and passkeys in your own storage—iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or WebDAV—never on our servers. This password manager gives you full ownership of your data. For 1M+ users worldwide, Safe has been a trusted password manager since 2012—ready on any device: iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC. WHY CHOOSE SAFE PASSWORD MANAGER? • Zero-Knowledge Security – Only you can access the encrypted data stored in this password manager • Private Storage – Your encrypted vault stays in your own account, not on our servers • Passkey Support – Store and manage passkeys for passwordless login • Built-in 2FA Authenticator – Generate one-time codes without a separate app • Password Autofill – Fill credentials instantly across apps and browsers • Cross-Platform Sync – iPhone, iPad, Mac or PC—all in sync • Strong Password Generator – Create unique, unguessable passwords • Password Security Analysis – Find weak, reused, or compromised passwords • Apple Watch Support – Access passwords from your smartwatch SECURE PASSWORD STORAGE Safe password manager uses AES-256 encryption—the same standard trusted by governments and banks. Your passwords are encrypted on your device before syncing and remain encrypted at rest. Zero-knowledge architecture means only you can decrypt your vault. PASSKEYS & PASSWORDLESS LOGIN Safe password manager fully supports passkeys—the future of secure authentication. Store passkeys alongside traditional passwords and sync passkeys across all your devices. BUILT-IN AUTHENTICATOR Generate TOTP verification codes for two-factor authentication directly in Safe. No need for a separate 2FA app—manage passwords and security codes in one password manager. EASY MIGRATION Switching password managers? Import your data from LastPass, Bitwarden, Dashlane, Proton Pass, Keepass, Chrome, Firefox, and more. Migration takes just minutes. MULTIPLE PASSWORD VAULTS Safe password manager allows you to create separate vaults for personal, family, and work. Each database is independently encrypted—perfect for organized passkey and password storage. Download Safe password manager and take control of your passkey and password security. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.safe-in-cloud.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dashlane Password Manager at 107K against Password Manager's 2.6K. Dashlane Password Manager also leads on chart position (#42 vs unranked). Password Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Dashlane Password Manager sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Password Manager sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dashlane Password Manager against 4.8 for Password Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dashlane Password Manager has 107K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Dashlane Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 89% of Password Manager's.
Dashlane Password Manager ships an update weekly, Password Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dashlane Password Manager | Password Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (107K ratings) | 4.8 (2.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews — better | 89.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 107K — better | 2.6K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #42 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dashlane | SAFEINCLOUD SAS |
Customer experience
Dashlane Password Manager
Password Manager
User reviews
Dashlane Password Manager
From 107K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 🚀 Convenient auto-fill and login features
- 💡 Generates strong, unique passwords
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional sync and login issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some websites
- 🐛 Unreliable auto-fill functionality
- 🐛 Confusing interface at times
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
Password Manager
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 💡 Customizable password options
- 🔒 Reliable and trustworthy
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔒 Concerns about data security
- 💰 Subscription model complaints
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🚫 Lack of support for certain platforms
Bugs and requests
Dashlane Password Manager
Reported bugs
3 issues- Passwords randomly disappearing from the app
- Inability to access account after password reset
- Syncing issues between devices
Requested features
4 requests- Improved password organization and categorization
- Ability to customize password requirements
- Better integration with mobile apps
- More comprehensive backup and restore options
Password Manager
Reported bugs
4 issues- Fingerprint login not working
- Passwords not syncing correctly
- Unexpected app crashes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
6 requests- Improved sync reliability
- Support for additional cloud storage services
- Biometric login options
- Customizable password generator
- Folder/hierarchy organization
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- Automatic password expiration reminders
In-app purchases
Dashlane Password Manager
- Dashlane Premium (Legacy)3 variants$6.991 Month
- Dashlane Premium Family Legacy$9.791 Month
- Dashlane Premium (Legacy)2 variants$59.991 Year
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- Dashlane Premium - 1 Year$64.991 Year
- Dashlane Premium Family$97.901 Year
- Dashlane Premium (Legacy)$129.991 Year
- Dashlane Premium Family Legacy$194.991 Year
Password Manager
- Individual monthly upgrade$0.991 Month
- Upgrade anual individual$1.991 Year
- Individual monthly subscript.$4.991 Month
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- Individual annual subscription$5.991 Year
- Individual monthly subscript.$5.991 Month
- Family monthly subscription$9.991 Month
- Individual annual7 Days trial$11.991 Year
- Individual annual$11.991 Year
- Individual annual subscription$23.991 Year
- Individual annual subscription14 Days trial$23.991 Year
- Individual annual subscription1 Year trial$23.991 Year
- Individual annual subscription2 variants$29.991 Year
- Individual annual subscription14 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
- Individual annual subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Family annual1 Year trial$35.991 Year
- Family annual subscription1 Year trial$39.991 Year
- Family annual subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Family annual subscription1 Year trial$47.991 Year
- Individual Pro$7.99
- Individual lifetime license$9.99
- Family Pro$14.99
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- Individual lifetime upgrade$15.99
- Individual lifetime license$39.99
- Family lifetime license$39.99
- Individual lifetime upgrade$49.99
- Family lifetime license$49.99
- Individual lifetime license$79.99
- Individual lifetime license$99.99
- Family lifetime upgrade$99.99
- Family lifetime license$159.99
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