# Dashlane Password Manager vs Password Manager

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dashlane Password Manager at 107K against Password Manager's 2.7K. Dashlane Password Manager also leads on chart position (#38 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.

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 2.7K, 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 October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dashlane Password Manager | Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashlane-password-manager/id517914548/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-safe/id895062927/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 89.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dashlane](https://appshunter.io/developer/507134346) | [SAFEINCLOUD SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803006393) |

## What reviewers say

### Dashlane Password Manager

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides automated digital protection by monitoring for password leaks and scams. It offers secure password management, autofill for logins and personal information, and alerts for data breaches. Additionally, it includes a VPN for private browsing on public Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Automated password leak and scam monitoring, Secure password storage and generation, Autofill for logins, credit cards, and personal info, Dark web monitoring for data breaches, Password Health score and recommendations, Cross-device syncing, Built-in VPN for secure browsing

**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/id895062927)

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.

**Highlights:** Private cloud storage for encrypted data, Passkey management, Built-in 2FA authenticator, Password autofill, Cross-platform sync, Password security analysis

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual monthly upgrade | $0.99 | per month |
| Upgrade anual individual | $1.99 | per year |
| Individual monthly subscript. | $4.99 | per month |
| Individual annual subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Individual monthly subscript. | $5.99 | per month |
| Family monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Individual annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Individual annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Individual annual subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| Individual annual subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| Individual annual subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| Individual annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Individual annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Individual annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Family annual | $35.99 | per year |
| Family annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Family annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Family annual subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| Individual Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Individual lifetime license | $9.99 | one-time |
| Family Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Individual lifetime upgrade | $15.99 | one-time |
| Individual lifetime license | $39.99 | one-time |
| Family lifetime license | $39.99 | one-time |
| Individual lifetime upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |
| Family lifetime license | $49.99 | one-time |
| Individual lifetime license | $79.99 | one-time |
| Individual lifetime license | $99.99 | one-time |
| Family lifetime upgrade | $99.99 | one-time |
| Family lifetime license | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 💡 Customizable password options
- 🔒 Reliable and trustworthy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔒 Concerns about data security
- 💰 Subscription model complaints
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🚫 Lack of support for certain platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Fingerprint login not working
- Passwords not syncing correctly
- Unexpected app crashes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Improved sync reliability
- Support for additional cloud storage services
- Biometric login options
- Customizable password generator
- Folder/hierarchy organization


## 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 107K ratings, while Password Manager averages 4.8 from 2.7K 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 weeks. Most recently, Dashlane Password Manager was updated on October 31, 2026 and Password Manager on October 29, 2026.

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