Best Password Manager for iPhone in 2026: Free, Built-In, Open-Source and Local Vault Options

For most iPhone owners, the best password manager for iPhone is one of three. Apple Passwords is built in, free and syncs across Apple devices. Proton Pass is a free hosted manager that also runs on Android and desktop. Bitwarden is open source, with a free plan and an official server if you ever want to host it. 1Password and Dashlane are polished paid options, and KeePassium and Strongbox suit people who want a KeePass vault file they control.

This guide is organized by how you want your passwords stored: built into the iPhone, in a cross-platform hosted manager, in an open-source or self-hostable app, or in a local vault file you control. Every pick either fills logins through iOS's own AutoFill setting or says so on its site. Security claims are the vendors' own, and Enlisted has not audited or tested any of them.

How we picked

Enlisted looked for password managers that name iPhone or iOS on their own pages or in the catalogue, and kept those with a way to autofill logins, passkey support where the vendor lists it, and a stated way to sync across devices. Open-source tools also had to show GitHub activity. Pricing comes from the live table and comparison section. A handful of the picks are built for Apple devices specifically; the rest are cross-platform managers with iPhone apps. See how Enlisted ranks tools for the method.

What to check before choosing a password manager for iPhone

Three things decide whether a manager feels natural on an iPhone.

• AutoFill and passkeys. Third-party managers fill logins through iOS's AutoFill & Passwords setting, where you turn on AutoFill Passwords and Passkeys and choose the manager. Bitwarden, 1Password and Dashlane all say that passkey support needs iOS 17 or newer. Dashlane adds that on iOS 18 it can fill more than passwords, including addresses, payments and 2FA tokens, while iOS 17 or earlier fills passwords only. Read each vendor's iOS page: 1Password, Bitwarden and Dashlane document their setup.
• Safari and unlock. Check that the manager works in Safari, either through the system AutoFill or an extension, and that Face ID or Touch ID unlocks it. Bitwarden also offers a Safari app extension from the Share menu, and 1Password has a guide for Safari on iPhone.
• Where the vault lives and how it syncs. Apple Passwords syncs through iCloud Keychain. Hosted managers sync through the vendor. KeePass-style apps sync a file through iCloud Drive, Dropbox or similar, and you manage that file. If you also own an Android phone or a Windows PC, a manager tied to Apple's ecosystem will not follow you.

Enlisted's catalogue has few password managers built only for iPhones. Pass for iOS, KeePassium and Strongbox are Apple-first, and the rest are cross-platform tools with iPhone apps, so the checks above matter more than any single label.

Best built-in password manager for iPhone

1. Apple Passwords: best free option for people who only use Apple devices

Apple Passwords is the built-in Apple app for storing passwords, passkeys and verification codes, synced across a person's Apple devices through iCloud Keychain. It also keeps Wi-Fi passwords, flags weak or compromised passwords, lets you share credentials with one person or a group, keeps a history of changes and supports import and export. Browser extensions are available.

There is nothing to install or buy, which is the main appeal for family members who will not set up another app. For the Mac side of the same decision, see the best password manager for Mac guide, and the Apple Passwords entry has the listing. Google Password Manager is the equivalent built into Chrome and Android and tied to a Google account; Enlisted's data does not say how it works on an iPhone, so check before relying on it.

• Best for: anyone whose phone, laptop and tablet are all Apple devices.
• Watch out for: it is built for Apple's platforms, so ask what you would use on an Android phone or Windows PC.

Best cross-platform hosted managers with iPhone apps

2. Proton Pass: best free hosted manager with email aliases

Proton Pass is a password manager from Proton that stores passwords, passkeys and 2FA codes and creates hide-my-email aliases. Enlisted lists a permanent free plan with unlimited logins and devices, apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, and browser extensions for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and Brave, plus dark web monitoring and secure sharing.

Aliases let each site get its own address, which helps with spam. The vendor describes the product as open source; Enlisted marks the main listing as proprietary. See Proton's Pass page and the Proton Pass entry.

• Best for: people who want a free hosted manager that works on iPhone, Android and desktop and hides their real email address.
• Watch out for: paid plans exist for family and extra features, so check what the free plan includes before you move everything.

3. Bitwarden: best open-source manager with a free plan

Bitwarden is an open-source password manager with a hosted service, a free personal plan and an official server you can run yourself with Docker. On iPhone, its help pages describe keyboard autofill that works in apps and browsers, a Safari app extension from the Share menu and passkey autofill on iOS 17 or newer, with Face ID or Touch ID prompts when you fill.

Individual browser extensions are not used on mobile; the iOS app does the filling. The web vault, browser extensions, desktop app and CLI have their own listing, and the mobile apps live in separate repositories. See the Bitwarden entry and the broader best password managers guide.

• Best for: people who want an open-source manager across iPhone, desktop and browser, with the option to self-host later.
• Watch out for: you must switch on the system AutoFill setting yourself, and some features sit on paid tiers.

4. 1Password: best polished paid manager for iPhone AutoFill

1Password is a commercial password manager for individuals, families and teams, with shared vaults and passkey support. Its iOS support pages describe saving passwords and passkeys and signing in to apps and websites on iPhone without opening the app, Face ID or Touch ID access to your vaults, and a Safari experience on iPhone and iPad. Passkeys need iOS 17 or newer.

It is closed source and hosted only, and Enlisted records no free plan. See the 1Password entry, or the 1Password alternatives page if you are weighing options.

• Best for: people who want a mature, paid manager with documented iPhone AutoFill and passkey support.
• Watch out for: no free tier and no self-hosted version.

5. Dashlane: best for broad AutoFill on newer iOS versions

Dashlane is a commercial password manager with autofill, passkey support and dark web monitoring. Its iPhone support pages say that on iOS 18 or later it can autofill usernames, passwords, addresses, payments and 2FA tokens, and that you can fill from the context menu by long-pressing a text field. Creating passkeys in the iPhone app needs iOS 17 or later, and you can open the app with Face ID, Touch ID or a PIN.

Enlisted lists no published prices and no free plan for Dashlane. See the Dashlane entry.

• Best for: iPhone users on a recent iOS version who want addresses, cards and 2FA codes filled as well as passwords.
• Watch out for: older iOS versions fill passwords only, and the product is closed source and hosted only.

6. mSecure: best for people who want a vault for documents and cards as well as logins

mSecure is a password manager and encrypted vault for passwords, credit cards, documents and two-factor codes, with apps for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. Version 7 added passkey support, in-app authentication codes and passwordless sign-in, and users can build custom templates for how records are structured.

On iPhone, its support pages describe enabling the AutoFill Passwords and Passkeys toggle and signing in with Face ID. You can pick how the vault syncs: mSecure Cloud, Dropbox, iCloud or Wi-Fi sync. Enlisted lists a 30-day trial and no free plan. See the mSecure entry.

• Best for: people who want one encrypted app for logins, cards, documents and codes, with a choice of sync method.
• Watch out for: closed source and paid after the trial.

7. Bitdefender SecurePass: best for people who already use Bitdefender protection

Bitdefender SecurePass is a commercial password manager for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS with end-to-end encrypted storage, passkey support, a digital wallet and secure sharing with family or team members. It is also bundled into Bitdefender's Total Security suite.

Enlisted's data is mixed on whether there is a permanent free plan, so confirm on the vendor's pricing page. See the Bitdefender SecurePass entry.

• Best for: people who already pay for Bitdefender security and want a manager in the same account.
• Watch out for: closed source and hosted only; check iPhone AutoFill details on the vendor's page.

Other hosted options in the catalogue include LastPass, RoboForm, NordPass and Norton Password Manager. Enlisted's data for these does not itemize iPhone features, so run the checks above before choosing one. If you are leaving LastPass, see the LastPass alternatives guide.

Best open-source and self-hostable option with a native iPhone app

8. AliasVault: best for a privacy-first manager with built-in email aliases

AliasVault is an end-to-end encrypted password manager with built-in email aliasing and its own email server, available as a cloud service or self-hosted with Docker. It is released under AGPL-3.0 and has native iOS and Android apps plus browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari.

Enlisted lists a free cloud tier with fair-use limits and a free self-hosted option, and the vendor announces Premium and Family cloud plans as coming soon. Its latest release is a 0.x version, so expect the product to keep changing. See the AliasVault entry.

• Best for: privacy-minded users who want aliases and the option to host the server themselves.
• Watch out for: it is a younger project than the established managers, and its paid plans were still to be announced in the listing.

Best local-vault apps for iPhone

These apps keep an encrypted database file and let you choose how to sync it. You get control and privacy, and you take on backups.

9. KeePassium: best KeePass-compatible app for iPhone with automatic sync

KeePassium is a KeePass-compatible password manager for iOS and macOS. It calls itself a commercial open source app, where paid tiers fund maintenance and the code can be audited. It syncs automatically through the system's storage integration with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, Nextcloud, SFTP and others, and it supports Password AutoFill on iOS.

Protection includes Face ID or Touch ID, passcodes and configurable timeouts, and it handles TOTP codes and YubiKey challenge-response. Enlisted lists a free tier plus paid Premium, a lifetime Pro licence and a business option. See KeePassium's site and the KeePassium entry.

• Best for: people with an existing KeePass vault who want a native iPhone and Mac app.
• Watch out for: you manage the sync provider and backups, and some features need a paid tier.

10. Strongbox: best native KeePass and Password Safe client for iPhone and Mac

Strongbox is a native iOS and macOS password manager that opens KeePass and Password Safe databases, including KDBX 3.1 and 4, and supports YubiKey. Its site describes Face ID and Touch ID unlock, integration with Apple's Password AutoFill and passkeys saved in the KeePass database, which can be opened in other KeePass-compatible apps.

The source code is AGPL-3.0, and Enlisted lists the App Store app as supported through a subscription or a lifetime licence. See Strongbox's site and the Strongbox entry.

• Best for: Apple-device owners who want an open vault format and a native app.
• Watch out for: check which features the free version includes before you commit.

11. Pass for iOS: best free client for the Pass command-line password store

Pass for iOS is an iPhone and iPad client for the Pass command-line tool, which stores each password as a GPG-encrypted file in a Git repository. It is MIT-licensed, syncs with your own Git repository, supports one-time password tokens and YubiKey, and offers AutoFill in Safari, Chrome and supported apps. It is available on the App Store as Pass - Password Store.

There is no vendor account or proprietary storage involved. See the Pass for iOS entry.

• Best for: developers and command-line users who already keep a Pass store in Git.
• Watch out for: you need a Pass store, GPG keys and a Git repository, so it is not a first password manager.

12. Codebook: best for a free personal vault built on SQLCipher

Codebook is a password and data vault from Zetetic, the company behind the SQLCipher encrypted database engine, with apps for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. It fills logins through system autofill on iOS and macOS, and Zetetic says it is built on open-source SQLCipher with AES-256 encryption. Enlisted lists it as free for personal use.

An optional Codebook Cloud subscription adds automatic sync and secure sharing across devices. See the Codebook entry.

• Best for: people who want a free local vault and may add cloud sync later.
• Watch out for: sync and sharing need the paid Cloud subscription, and the app itself is closed source.

How to choose a password manager for your iPhone

• You only use Apple devices and want nothing to install: Apple Passwords.
• You want a free hosted manager on every device: Proton Pass or Bitwarden.
• You want the most documented iPhone AutoFill in a paid tool: 1Password, or Dashlane on iOS 18 or later.
• You want your data in a file you control: KeePassium or Strongbox.
• You already use the Pass command-line tool: Pass for iOS.
• You want aliases and the option to self-host: AliasVault.
• You need to share with family or a team: see password managers for families and password managers for small business.

After you pick one, turn on the AutoFill setting, move your logins in, then switch off the old manager's autofill so two apps do not compete. Browse every option on the password management category page.