Password managers on your phone

A password manager is the most useful security app most people can install. It creates a different strong password for every site and fills it in for you. Modern ones also store passkeys, which replace passwords on sites that support them.

Built in: Apple Passwords and Google Password Manager

Apple

iPhones, iPads and Macs include a password manager synced through iCloud Keychain, and recent versions of iOS give it its own Passwords app. It stores passwords, passkeys and verification codes, and can share groups of passwords with family. It works best if all your devices are Apple, though an iCloud Passwords extension exists for Chrome on Windows.

Google

Google Password Manager is built into Android and Chrome and syncs through your Google account. It stores passwords and passkeys and checks saved passwords against known breaches. It works across Android, Chrome on any desktop and, through Chrome, on iPhone.

Both are free, and for many people they are enough.

Bitwarden

Bitwarden is open source and works on every major platform. The free plan includes unlimited passwords on unlimited devices. Paid plans add features such as built-in two-factor codes and file attachments, and family and business plans add sharing. It suits people who use a mix of Apple, Android and Windows devices.

1Password

1Password is a paid service with apps for all major platforms. It is known for a polished interface, family sharing and a Travel Mode that hides selected vaults when crossing borders. There is no free tier beyond a trial.

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Our take

Editorial opinion

If all your devices come from one company, its built-in manager is a good start. If you mix platforms, Bitwarden's free plan is the easiest recommendation. Whatever you choose, turn on two-factor authentication for the account that protects it.

By the Mobiledista editorial team. Updated October 2026.