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Bitwarden Password Manager vs Passwords

Bitwarden Password Manager 4.7★ · Free to download 85
Winner Bitwarden Password Manager
Passwords 4.7★ · Free to download 65

Bitwarden Password Manager is the better choice for users seeking a feature-rich, cross-platform password manager with strong security and a generous free tier, despite some recent app glitches, while Passwords is a simpler, more basic option primarily for Apple users.

Full reviews: Bitwarden Password Manager · Passwords

Bitwarden Password Manager offers robust security, cross-device compatibility, and a highly valued free plan, making it a strong contender for comprehensive password management. Passwords, while simple and integrated for Apple users, lacks advanced features and has received complaints about its basic functionality and occasional unreliability.

Head to head

Features & Functionality edge: Bitwarden Password ManagerR5R9R13R19
Bitwarden Password Manager Bitwarden is praised for its comprehensive features, including secure storage for notes, cross-platform compatibility, and support for autofill and passkeys R5R20R58. Users appreciate its open-source nature and the ability to self-host R20R50. However, some users report missing features like archiving and issues with specific functionalities like TOTP or self-hosted instances R9R13R19.
Passwords Passwords is seen as a basic tool for storing passwords . Users desire more advanced features like folders for organization, secure notes, license, and credit card storage R66R70R76R90. There are also requests for better control over generated password complexity and improved SSO integration .
Ease of Use & User Interface edge: Bitwarden Password ManagerR4R10R12R15
Bitwarden Password Manager Bitwarden is generally considered easy to use and understand, especially once set up R18. However, recent updates have led to complaints about a confusing or malfunctioning UI on PC and mobile, with some users experiencing issues with autofill, crashing, and delays R12. Login issues, including problems with master passwords and 2FA, are also reported R4R10R15.
Passwords Passwords has a basic UI that some find nice . However, many users find it clunky and difficult to navigate, especially for tasks like editing passwords or returning home . There are complaints about the lack of organization features like folders and the difficulty in setting parameters for generated passwords R66R70. Some users also report issues with autofill not working as expected .
Reliability & Performance tieR1R3R10R11
Bitwarden Password Manager Bitwarden is often praised for its reliability and security, with users stating it has never failed them and is a lifesaver R11. However, recent reviews indicate significant performance issues, including freezing, crashing, autofill failures, and login problems on iOS and other platforms R3R10R15. Some users also report passwords not saving or being replaced incorrectly R1.
Passwords Passwords has mixed reviews on reliability. While some find it works well for storing passwords , others report it doesn't always save passwords, fails to update, or reverts to old passwords after iOS updates . Autofill is also cited as unreliable in critical situations . There are also concerns about passwords not being recognized .
Security & Trust edge: Bitwarden Password ManagerR7R11R14R20
Bitwarden Password Manager Bitwarden is highly regarded for its security, with users trusting its open-source nature and strong encryption R11R20. The option for a local vault copy adds peace of mind R14. However, one user reported hacked accounts shortly after installation, raising a serious concern R7.
Passwords Passwords is appreciated for keeping passwords safe . However, some users express concern about the security implications if a phone's master password is compromised . There are also reports of passwords being flagged as 'compromised' or 'weak' without clear reasons . One user also reported their 'shi got stolen' .
Price & Value edge: Bitwarden Password ManagerR3R8R11R18
Bitwarden Password Manager Bitwarden is highly valued for its generous free plan, with many users appreciating that essential features are available without a subscription R3R8R11R38. Premium features are considered reasonably priced, and some users pay to support the company rather than out of necessity R18R38R56. There is some criticism about unclear cost information upfront and one report of the app stopping working and demanding more money after years of use .
Passwords Passwords is a free app, but its value is questioned due to its limited features and functionality compared to other password managers R76. Users express frustration that a basic tool like this is not more robust, especially when it comes to secure notes or custom fields R90.
Pick Bitwarden Password Manager if

you need a secure, cross-platform password manager with a robust free tier and advanced features like self-hosting, and are willing to tolerate occasional app glitches or UI issues R5R20R38R50.

Pick Passwords if

you primarily use Apple devices, prefer a very simple, basic password storage solution, and don't require advanced features like secure notes, folders, or extensive autofill reliability .

Evidence note: Reviews for Passwords are often very short and lack detail, making it challenging to draw deep conclusions on some dimensions. Many reviews are also general statements or seem to confuse the app with Apple's built-in Keychain, which Passwords essentially replaces as a standalone app.

Frequently asked

Does Bitwarden Password Manager offer a free version?
Yes, Bitwarden Password Manager offers a free version that is highly praised for its superb features and is considered essential by many users, with some even paying for premium to support the company rather than out of necessity R3R38R44R56.
Can I use Bitwarden Password Manager on multiple devices?
Yes, Bitwarden Password Manager is available on iOS, Android, and Windows, making it one of the most accessible password managers on the market, and it allows you to set it up to work from all your devices R5R50R56R58.
Does Passwords support features like secure notes or folders?
No, Passwords currently lacks features like folders for organizing passwords and the ability to store secure notes, licenses, or credit cards, which users frequently request for a more complete password management solution R66R70R76R90.
Are there common issues with Bitwarden's autofill or login?
Yes, recent reviews indicate common issues with Bitwarden's autofill functionality, particularly on iOS and Chrome, and frequent problems with login, including the app not accepting master passwords, crashing at the 2FA screen, or delays after Face ID authentication R1R3R4R10.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R5] Bitwarden Password Manager 5/5 · US Essential!: Bitwarden has been an essential tool for organizing and protecting my personal information. Bitwarden is available on iOS, Android, and Windows, making it one of the most accessible password managers on the market.
  2. [R9] Bitwarden Password Manager 3/5 · US Better than 1Pass but needs some work: Lack of archiving is a major oversight, but otherwise a good app
  3. [R13] Bitwarden Password Manager 2/5 · US Sorry，but I cannot login with Totp: Password verified successfully then failed with totp ,”发生错误”. I don’t know why,maybe ios16.6 is a reason,but totp error may be just a small problem to fix,thanks
  4. [R19] Bitwarden Password Manager 2/5 · US iPad version: self-built server not working. It works on iPhone. · translated
  5. [R4] Bitwarden Password Manager 2/5 · US Glitchy: I installed this and followed all the directions and every time I try to sign in with my Master password it keeps telling me it’s incorrect. I’ve tried installing it on my iPhone and on my iPad and had the same error with both. Pretty frustrating considering the reviews.
  6. [R10] Bitwarden Password Manager 2/5 · US Update messed it up: Since the update, the app will no longer accept my password. The password works on my other devices but this app will not accept it anymore. I have to force quit at least four times to get the password in and even that’s no guarantee. It worked perfectly before the update.
  7. [R12] Bitwarden Password Manager 3/5 · US excellent, but recent UX on PC app is awful, no option to fall back by end user: the new UI is really malfunctioning, cant bear with it, request to get the option to allow the classic Navigation back
  8. [R15] Bitwarden Password Manager 3/5 · US Crashes when trying to input 2fa for login to app: Still broken as of 2/14/2026 Used to work fine, but it suddenly logged me out, and now I can no longer log back in. App closes at the 2FA screen, after inputting code and trying to send.
  9. [R1] Bitwarden Password Manager 1/5 · US Auto replaced My password with My email: 10/10
  10. [R3] Bitwarden Password Manager 3/5 · US Great app, except it stopped accepting FIDO key :(: As of the last update this app refuses to accept my FIDO key on login. Or perhaps it was the iOS 26.4 update that broke it? Not sure what happened but that’s obviously a serious issue. Luckily this is only happening on the iOS version, I’m still able to login via Mac app and via webpage. Really I did enjoy this app and greatly appreciate the sup
  11. [R11] Bitwarden Password Manager 5/5 · US Best password manager ever: I’ve tried em all and Bitwarden has never failed me. I’ve used it for years after my last password manager had a huge data breach. Bitwarden has never given me any trouble nor have they tried to hold my passwords hostage by asking for a monthly subscription. Absolutely best in its class, the definition of reliable.
  12. [R7] Bitwarden Password Manager 1/5 · US Hacked accounts: Just installed a week ago and 2 accounts were hacked simultaneously. Deleted this app because of the danger of my information getting compromised Now I have to change all my passwords
  13. [R14] Bitwarden Password Manager 5/5 · US Great for storing passwords: Included with the peace of mind with the local vault copy were the service to ever shut down.
  14. [R20] Bitwarden Password Manager 5/5 · US Best balance of trust, value, and usability: Bitwarden is the best password manager. It does the important things right: stores everything in one place, works across devices, supports autofill and passkeys on iPhone, and doesn’t feel like it’s constantly pushing me into an expensive ecosystem. I also like that it’s open source, which makes it feel more trustworthy than a lot of polished-but-closed
  15. [R8] Bitwarden Password Manager 5/5 · US El mejor cambio que pude dar: Luego que la otra app se pusiera de pago me cambié a esta y llego siendo usuario por mas de 6-7 años y para nada cambiaría esta app.
  16. [R18] Bitwarden Password Manager 3/5 · US Great premium options: Increased work getting everything setup to work properly. Once you do though it’s smooth sailing.
  17. [R38] Bitwarden Password Manager 5/5 · US Outstanding App: I can’t rave about the Bitwarden app enough. I have almost 300 passwords we manage between my wife and I. The app easily makes it simple for us to receive account information in one place that’s accessible from our iDevices and windows laptops. I just paid for the Premium features not because I needed the additional features but because I simply want to support the company. I can’
  18. [R44] Bitwarden Password Manager 5/5 · US Amazing: Been using Bitwarden for years now. Truly amazing free , secure password manager, and generator. With all the data breaches this days it’s nice to have!
  19. [R56] Bitwarden Password Manager 5/5 · US Best Password Manager: Started with the free version. Loved it. Decided a product this good needed to get paid. So I purchased a basic individual subscription. The best feature is you can set it up to work from all ur devices and Google. A PW Change on one changes it across all platforms.
  20. [R50] Bitwarden Password Manager 5/5 · US Very nice password manager: I love how the Bitwarden app integrates with different platforms so I am not tied to using Apple’s password manager on non-Apple devices, and that it works smoothly with my self-hosted Vaultwarden that I run on my home Linux server.
  21. [R58] Bitwarden Password Manager 5/5 · US Apple Pass or Bitwarden? Good either way!: • If you only use Apple devices → Apple Passwords is easiest. • If you want cross‑platform flexibility → Bitwarden is usually better.
  22. [R66] Passwords 3/5 · US No folders: This would be a perfect app if I could create folders. I created shared folders that I did not share with anyone. The problem is with the new pass keys. I keep getting warnings that I shared my passkey and password with other individuals which I stated I did not. It would be great if we could add folders to sort passwords. I am legally blind
  23. [R70] Passwords 1/5 · US The worst pass app I have seen: Please add a filter “unassigned” for passwords that weren’t sorted. Did you have a basic user flow test of that app? This is a must have feature, and after two years, you don’t have it.
  24. [R76] Passwords 2/5 · US Needs Mire: Would be nice if it included secure notes, license, and credit cards
  25. [R90] Passwords 3/5 · GB Getting better but…: Very useful and much needed feature that previously required 3rd party apps. However some additional features are missing such as being able to store custom fields and notes that are not linked to a password.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store