Top 5 password manager apps for Android [February 2015]
Most users have multiple email accounts spread across various places (work, home etc). And it’s obvious that these accounts won’t have the same passwords, which makes it almost impossible to remember them all (assuming they’re not simple). This is where password managers chime in, helping users keep records of all their passwords in one location.
We posted a detailed list of the best password manager apps on Android way back in October 2013, but a lot has changed since then, so we have decided to refresh that list with a bunch of new apps.
Bear in mind that all apps here support SSL and 128-AES encryption, so your passwords and other credentials are absolutely safe with either one. It’s only a matter of personal preference.
1. Roboform: This password manager app has been around for a very long time on desktops, but has since made its way to mobile platforms as well.
The app is accessible through Windows Phones and iPhones too, so you get a wide range of devices to access your passwords from.
To use Roboform on your Android device, you will need to subscribe to its Roboform Everywhere service. This will offer you seamless integration across platforms while offering you high-level encryption for passwords and other crucial data.
2. PasswordBox: This app carries the bells and whistles of a password manager app, but also offers the ability to store your notes and other data securely.
There’s a built-in browser with the app as well, which will provide one touch login to all your social networks like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Gmail etc.
It’s a free download with the ability to make in-app purchases, so make sure you give it a try.
3. Dashlane: As far as free apps go, one can’t do much better than Dashlane. This app offers support for both Android and iOS devices by default and lets you sync passwords seamlessly between devices.
Much like PasswordBox, Dashlane comes with an integrated browser which further offers support for accounts with Google’s 2-factor authentication.
A premium subscription is required to allow cross platform syncing, which is a small price to pay for a very handy feature.
4. 1Password: The app is a free download much like most of the aforementioned password manager applications.
Functionality is pretty much the same here, but upgrading to the pro version for $9.99, gives you access to a multitude of tools, ideally suited for large businesses.
With the pro license, you can also share password vaults to other people.
5. LastPass: The app is yet another popular desktop password manager, but customers can also make use of the mobile versions.
Ranked among the best out there, LastPass can offer a convenient way to store your passwords. There’s even a dedicated LastPass keyboard which can autofill all your passwords for you.
So we highly recommend LastPass as a must have password manager app for your Android device.
6. mSecure: It’s hard to leave out an app like mSecure from the list of best password manager apps. It featured in our 2013 list as well, and has certainly come a long way since then.
The app can generate random passwords all by itself, so you don’t have to worry about inadvertently giving it away. There’s also the ability to back up all your essential data to a microSD card slot, which ensures that your data will always be with you.
If you rely on Dropbox for your content, you will be pleased to know that the app also has an (optional) auto sync feature in place which means you can access your credentials safely from a wide range of devices.
There’s also a very handy security feature in place which wipes all data from the device if a hacker tries to enter a false password. This feature is optional for the users though.
So that should sum up our list of the best password manager apps as of February 2015. Think we missed out on something? Make sure to let us know in the comments section below.
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