1Password 7 • Password Manager Reviews

by BL Reviews

Teams who use secure notes extensively will find occasionally 1P duplicates info within notes during sync. This problem has been going on for years and 1P is aware of it, but they have failed to address it, so this popular and otherwise excellent app only deserves 1 star. We need to rely on the notes feature and it is a complete disaster due to internal duplications that can not be de-duplicated because the duplicated information occurs randomly throughout the note. Eventually these dupes make a note so large that 1P refuses to sync. I am disappointed and feel like 1Password does not take this problem seriously. I can’t see any effort being made to resolve it. 1P support told us they also experience the bug and know it is a problem, but the reason it happens is their engineers are concerned that other sync design choices might lose data. However, the resulting mess caused in the Notes which can not be de-duplicated and must at some point be truncated because they won’t sync IS DATA LOSS. 1P engineers need to understand that kicking the problem down the road is NOT A SOLUTION. Anyone who tries to use the Notes extensively will have this problem. It is not OK to ignore it. We are going to have to look at alternative solutions which we really don’t want to do because we are otherwise happy with 1Password.

by Whatfornor

The latest update removed the iOS share sheet functionality, replacing it with the new Safari extension which is only available to subscribers that store their sensitive information on 1Password servers. This update leaves users who prefer to control their own data through local vaults in the dust. I now have to painfully switch back and forth from Safari and 1Password to copy and paste my information each and every time I enter my address and credit card information. This is just the latest nail in the coffin for my relationship of 1Password. I chose them originally many years ago because they were not asking me to trust them with my information on their servers. Now they are forcing all users to subscribe and store all data on their servers. I already new I was going to move on due to this. Unfortunately I will now have to be moving on much sooner than I anticipated. I would have expected an update that removes functionality to make users aware of this fact in the update notes so an informed decision could be made as to update or not. But AgileBits is simply not the same company it once was, especially since it started taking venture capital funds. It’s sad, but such is the course for many companies. Time to move on to another software provider that empowers users to store and sync their data in the way that they wish. So long.

by MrBrutalTruth

I hate to give bad ratings, but...I paid around $50 (yes!) to be able to access on pc and Mac and iOS. I have stuck with it because starting over would be a drag. But really...the functionality of 1Password7PasswordManager is awful. You’re trying to add “notes” and the box won’t open (it keeps dropping down where you can’t get to it). If you don’t fill a sufficient # of boxes on a new entry it won’t let you save it. If you have a problem with accessing from another device or moving to a new device you end up with back and forth emails that go something like this “Hi. We love you. Update all of your devices and assemble them all in the same location and then email us back.” They just keep kicking the can back to you (no phone support). It’s unbelievably annoying. I just don’t even bother anymore. I just open and start a new password and put everything in the notes section (when I can get it to work-if you save and re-open it usually works the second time). And if you select the option to use your fingertip to open, it shows up on the screen and you have to tap that and THEN hit the home button. You can’t just go right to it. And sometimes it just randomly requires you to enter the actual password. I actually have my last two iPhones in a drawer because I’m terrified my passwords didn’t all move to the new device and I’ll be in trouble. Seriously, it shows I have like 314 passwords on the iPad version of 1Password7PasswordManager and 322 in the iPhone version. Really?!

by David Wmsn

I’ve had standaluntil the one versions for years without issue on my iPhone, my iPad and my iMac. Now I go to my iMac and the old standalone isn’t working, suggests I upgrade the a subscription, 1Password 7.

So I attempt the update and here it is, have no idea how to use, has to have my son go through it with me which was very confusing. Finally I was in and all my data migrated over successfully. I was happy until the next day when I couldn’t login to 1Password.

Giving up I contacted TECH support, hours later I get an email giving me all kinds of confusing suggestions, none of which worked. Throughout the day I contacted TECH support and no response. So I deleted 1Password 7 to reinstall but wait I can’t use the same email address so used another one got through the whole process only this time it asked for a Credit card, okay I entered it. Then it downloads an Emergency Kit, so this what I was reading about without a clue of what it is, now I know. I create a new master password, write it down on the Emergency sheet. Now it looks like I’m making headway but no, I can’t sign in... The login page is for the original install of 1Password 7. Dead in my tracks, I contact TECH support once again, no ones home. I give 1Password a zero unfortunately I can’t because you feel you are at least worth 1 star, very confusing and no TECH support.

by TLehman111

As a developer myself I understand that it is indeed not cheap to maintain 1Password7PasswordManager. Backend costs, constant security research, constant pen testing, feature updates, etc etc

However back in 2011 or 2012 when I downloaded your app and paid the one-time lifetime access fee I should be granted just that. I’m sorry AB, but squeezing your legacy customers, you know - the ones who allowed you to grow from a 10-20person company to a 400+ now, those people probably deserve a little more respect and appreciation for making you what you are today. Honestly, if you truly see that you absolutely can’t overcome some inconvenient “technical” hurdles with standalone vaults, then I would think all your legacy customers (the ones who made you millions) should probably get an cloud-based vault upgrade applied to their account.

You are a big company with tons of smart people. I’m certain that AB can come up with new products or services to lock us in to subscription models. We won’t be mad, we like you and your products and for the most part trust you. I am truly grateful for your security initiative. This is not an easy app to maintain and probably keeps a few dozen of you up all night. Thanks for this!

by WildlandPhotos

The pretty-looking docs would serve us far better if they concentrated on helping us to understand how 1Password works, and if in so doing they didn’t make a habit of committing the very common sin of skipping over the most basic parts of that explanation. Usually the people who build an application are so familiar with it that they’ve lost the ability to put themselves into the shoes of someone who isn’t.

This family of programs is both very important in today’s living and quite complex and touching on many aspects of computer security, so clear, concise documentation aimed at arming us with the power to make wise choices about how we use it to secure a big part of our most precious data is simply vital.

The underlying technology is steadily improving with respect to it’s organizational concepts, cleverness and information security. Before you begin to spend the time to create the contents of your main “vault” file with 1Password, be sure you get how it works, so you can avoid wasting a lot of time or risking loss of the login data that you’ll spend a lot of time setting up. But a great password manager is simply a necessity now and this continues to be the best of the lot, to the best of my knowledge.

by Kittycam

I really mean it when I say this is an app everyone should have.. by using it I am able to keep a different and much more secure password for each account, which in this day and age is a necessity. Just think if someone were able to get one password and you shared it with all accounts.. definitely has the potential to become a nightmare situation.
The only issues I have had with 1Password7PasswordManager so far were: My fingerprint read incorrectly a few times and after too many failed attempts locked me out, which may not have been a big deal except I had forgotten my master password and until I was able to figure it out again I was locked out of 1Password7PasswordManager and unable to get in to a few of my accounts which I didn’t remember the password for. This really was a good thing as it shows how secure 1Password7PasswordManager is.. just don’t forget (or share) your master password!
The other thing that bothered me was that I paid for pro services, and then when I cancelled the pro I continued to be billed for a long time until I had checked my statement and realized it.

Aside from those things, 1Password7PasswordManager is one of my most used. I’d give it five stars but the pro thing left a bad taste in my mouth.

by Ti Leaf

Turns the password nightmare into a piece of cake with a single password for encrypted files. I have the IOS and the OS versions, and am able to keep IMac, iPhone, and IPad Pro synched. Best customer support of any software company I have ever used since 1989!!! It is the best app ever used, and I have 136 items, passwords. I also have A secure vault for the FileVault on my Mac, my data bases, and my Software licenses safely stashed. It is also an easy way to make sure your partner can access things if you are in an accident or are unavailable. If you travel, and lose a device, you can access the passwords via encrypted website, and critical info on your passport, IDs, Insurance and vital documentation can be obtained from Secure encrypted files. Your banking can be done in seconds, and you don’t have to memorize any password but one. You can change passwords for websites on the fly, and 1 Password will not only generate 24 character passwords, but you can copy and paste with ease. You will absolutely love it. This way, you have nothing to lose!!!!! Shout out to the Caped Crusader of Customer Support!

by Brex1278

For years my password management consisted of a small brown book filled with random passwords, old usernames, a complete nightmare. It worked if I remembered to have it nearby to add info to it. But was useless in the long run. Not to mention completely lacking of any security. If someone got hold of that book..... Ever since I began using 1password my life feels more organized, safe, and in control. I ALWAYS have my phone, and 1Password is always there to help me securely protect the hundreds of credentials I use on a regular basis. Now when I get an alert to change an expiring password, I don’t break out in a cold sweat wondering what should I come up with for a strong password but not too difficult for me to remember, I actually look forward password creation!.. with this amazing app I can automatically create 20+ character passwords that I (or anyone else) would never in a million years recall.
Best part is I know where all my “secret” stuff is located. And in case my phone blows up I have a back up in my Dropbox. I tell everyone I know to get and use 1Password so they too can be liberated from the mentally challenging world of secure log ins.

by Owndao

Yes, 1Password7PasswordManager will not badger you to leave a review and that's a reflection of the outstanding professionalism of the people behind the scenes. I have never lost a single item stored with 1Password and it has saved me days of time by not having to reset a forgotten password. It has led the way since day one with the secure keychain concept and I trust it more than Apple's own late-for-the-show implementation of just a subset of what 1Password7PasswordManager does with ease.
Now if we could establish truly secure transport encryption and authentication at websites of the caliber of this product I'll be happy. This is the best money I've spent on any app, ever.
The fingerprint unlocking has been fantastic but for some reason on iOS 11.3, 1Password, and 1Password only, is not providing the fingerprint unlocking option. It says that my fingerprints have changed (they had not) and I even went to setting to redo them all and 1Password, only, gives the same message when switched to allow fingerprint unlocking and when 1Password7PasswordManager is launched, it allows for the master password only. I suspect that 1Password has stricter requirements for trusting fingerprints than other apps and that this iOS update is responsible. Otherwise 1Password7PasswordManager performs great as usual.
Even despite this I highly recommend 1Password7PasswordManager and the people behind it. I fully expect the 1Password team to tell me how to fix this quickly.

by Lab.Monkey

I use 1Password to handle all my passwords and software licenses. The fact that I can use it to sync across my iPhone, home Mac and work PC makes it super helpful, as do the browser plugins for Chrome and Firefox. I use this thing every day for all my passwords. Gone are the days of asking, "What variation of my 3 common passwords did I use on this website I haven't visited in 5 years?" I'll never have to remember another password again!

My favorite feature is the multiple types of data it can store: not just passwords, but software licenses, IDs, credit cards, even encrypted memos. I use it to keep anything.

A few weeks ago, I decided to go through my entire password library and randomize all my passwords. With over 200 logins, this was a big task. However, 1Password made it simple and relatively quick. The secure password generator makes it easy to create unique and truly complicated passwords that will conform to all the different assinine criteria imposed by different web services. It even works as an OTP generator for those logins that work with 2FA. Thanks to 1Password, my entire digital life is easier and more secure.

by VAbxman

A safe haven for your passwords, account information, or just any valuable information for that matter. Accessed with one master password only YOU know and can remember easily, you’ll have an overview of ALL your inputed accounts or information with their respective passwords, PIN numbers, and security questions with answers. One of the great features of 1Password is that it can generate passwords for you if you so choose. You can set it up to where you can have 25 characters total with numbers and uppercase letters thrown into the mix (25 not being the max but you get the idea!) Absolutely a MUST have app for your phone if you have multiple online accounts. You ever sit there trying to get on an account you haven’t signed to in a while and you go through papers or whatever method you use to keep track of your passwords trying to desperately remember? Well look no further 1Password is here and all you got to do is open 1Password7PasswordManager , type in the master password or use FaceID/TouchID, and boom! Tap on that password for the account you were just trying to access - COPY then bam! Paste that into the type bar and you’re good to go. No big deal, forget about it! Hope this review helps and honestly it really does give you peace of mind knowing you can create the most secure password with the most characters used, forget it, then simply access 1Password7PasswordManager and there you have it just ready to be copied and pasted.

by F Harvell

I have been using 1Password for several years and, quite frankly, it is the 1st application I load on any new computer or device. All of my internet account passwords are maintained by this application (and service) and the value provided by 1Password is genuine. All of my account passwords are 20+ random characters and every account has a different password. This is critical for cyber security and 1Password helps me do it.

I have used 1Password on multiple iOS devices, macOS computers, and windows computers. Their syncing service is reliable and fast. The inherent encryption of the 1Password vaults (databases) helps keep all of my passwords safe. The ability to have multiple vaults and to share some vaults when using the family or team 1Password sync services also allows me to securely share information between my spouse and myself as well as with my kids.

While I hate subscription models for applications that do not provide continuing services, 1Password does provide their robust syncing service along with excellent applications on the platforms they support. The cost for the service is reasonable and, at least for me and my family, one that we find valuable.

by Ductmonkey

1Password should be required for you to get a license to use the internet. If this were true most internet security problems would disappear. But it only works if you use it and use it properly. I’ve had a family account for about 5 years and 1Password7PasswordManager completely secures both my business and personal life. I can’t say I use it daily, because I use it hourly.

I read through some of the one star reviews to try and understand why someone would do that to 1Password. Looks to me that most were at fault for their own problems. 1Password can’t reset your password if you forget it, they don’t have it it’s YOUR password. And why on earth would they let you set the mobile app to be unlocked until the next time the phone is powered off? That’s insane! Your phone is the most public facing and easily stolen device you have. Oops! Someone just got access to ALL your passwords.

You can’t fix stupid but I think 1Password is doing a pretty good job at securing its users precious information despite the users best efforts to the contrary. If you take password security seriously (as you should) purchase a subscription to 1Password, you won’t be disappointed.

by Kening

I first got 1Password7PasswordManager to generate new passwords, but this has become so much more. My entire life is being protected by 1Password7PasswordManager. As I got older, even before that, there was no way I was going to remember the sheer voluminous number of passwords I was being required to use. Work, Bank accounts, Financial and retirement funds, online vendors. It started slow but as I found out how easy it was to use and how much more I could lock away (Driver licenses, social security accounts, and data for everyone in my family down to the last grandchild), I found my whole life is detailed in this one app. With the Equifax debacle possibly exposing us to what could be more information stolen than I could of imagined, I realized everything they had and more could be found in 1Password. So I wrote support for advice, but found in their webnotes that I'm safer on every level than I could have hoped for. Its like this team put all their own lives in here and said let's build a fort, then built a fort around that, and so on. The only way anyine is getting into 1Password7PasswordManager and my information, is by finding where I have my Master Password hidden just in case.
I know this review is too long, and I'm gushing, but again after Equifax, at last I can believe in something.

by GB45689

I am a long time 1Password user (without looking it up 6-8 years). I, like a lot of other users, was not thrilled upon discovering the new subscription plan. Also I was concerned after reading some of the reviews about having to copy and paste to fill in login information. This is simply put, not the case! I find the functionality of 1Password 7 to be as good and in many cases better than prior versions. I use 1Password on iPhone, iPad, MacBook and occasionally on work or family members PC’s. 1Password has continually improved over the years and it is significantly better and more usable on iPhone and iPad than in the past. 1Password consistently comes out with updates, fixes and improvements. After using version 7, considering a cost benefit analysis and consideration of long term dependability and development, I am definitely willing to pay the monthly or annual fee. Please don’t rule out 1Password 7 without giving it a chance. Also it seems clear that 1Password is committed to great customer service. I have the family plan, and while I have never needed customer service, they were extremely helpful to my mom before I added her to my family. Also littered throughout the comments and reviews they consistently reach out to users and offer assistance.

by Nisoplexis

I have tried other password saving apps and I have to say, this one is the best one for your money. I got the free app before they started offering pay options. Every site you go to, or app you use, makes you create an account these days and it can be overwhelming to have so many passwords and logins. 1Password7PasswordManager allows you to create different logins and passwords for each one of them without the fear of forgetting them and having to go through the agony of retrieving passwords or recreating accounts. It enables you to have better security as well because you are not using the same login and password for every site you use because you can just add it to 1Password7PasswordManager and forget it. Now it’s there when you need it again. The only thing I would suggest to the developers is, make a setting for the user to define what “home page” 1Password7PasswordManager opens to. Meaning instead of opening to the standard page 1Password7PasswordManager opens with, I could have 1Password7PasswordManager open to a specific vault or page. I only use 1Password7PasswordManager for passwords and logins so I would love to go straight there. It’s nit picky but, other than that, 1Password7PasswordManager is great. Others either do not have the same functionality or make you sign up for things or charge you for what you get here for free. 👍🏼

by Baba D NJ

Awesome app. I had been considering using one for about a year but was extremely concerned with putting all passwords in one place! However, managing all my passwords and logins was getting to be an impossible manual task. Then my nephew told me he and several of his work colleagues (all savvy finance senior leaders) were using 1Password and they were all extremely happy with the simplicity, security and having all the information at their fingertips on their global work travels. App takes playing around with after installation to get familiar initially - like anything. And after viewing the ample 1Password resources on their support site, I have created separate vaults for various categories for quick access and it is a pleasure to use 1Password7PasswordManager with total piece of mind. Wonder why I hesitated for so long to use a password manager despite having read several experts recommending using one. After detailed reviews of several of the top password managers on the market (free and paid ones), it was a pretty simple choice for me to go with 1Password Manager and I am very happy with my choice. Works flawlessly every single time and syncs with all my devices in real time 😃. So far, I have had NO issues and I can recommend it highly to anyone considering getting one.

by MtnSloth

I had my misgivings when 1Password went to a subscription model. However, as much as I may not like that, we still have a local data store that syncs to cloud storage (I think it defaults to iCloud, but recall that there are instructions for other services). Thus, your passwords sync across all the devices that run 1Password, but it still works when one is offline.

My favorite feature is the support for one-time passwords. You no longer need dedicated Authenticator apps. Which is nice as these Authenticator apps break when you install them on a new device; as they offer no means of transferring data from one device to a new one. Now I don’t have to fix app moderated two factor authentication when I setup a new device. I dropped Google’s and Microsoft’s Authenticator apps, and just use 1Password. 1Password’s one-time password feature works just like Google’s Authenticator. Thus, you do have to reconfigure two factor authentication one last time for each account where you use that. But, that should be it. I’ll never have to do it again, unless the site or services change something that requires a change. So far, I haven’t found a service that works with Google Authenticator that doesn’t work with 1Password’s one-time password feature.

by Narmur19

I've had 1password since they were sold as individual licenses and from Day 1 it's been the tool I rely on most heavily in my day to day tasks. I use it to store everything I might need to access to, from passwords to passport numbers. Form filling can be a bit spotty depending on the occasion and the 1browser could use more thinking through to be truly functional, but the ease of access and security can't be beat.

I've tried out most of the competition, but I keep coming back to 1P for it's UI, number of data types supported and ease of integration into my daily task flow across all my devices. Maybe it's because I'm so familiar with how 1P operates, but the competition never really struck me as in the same league. I finally bit the bullet and signed up for the subscription service, and I don't regret it one bit. My biggest complaint with the single license version was the removal of the web access functionality, but now I have it back and it's better than it's ever been before, and I have instantaneous syncing across all my platforms to boot.

100% recommended to anyone that wants to stop worrying about online security and is willing to put the initial effort into migrating you're info in and filing it properly. If you can actually complete that you'll wonder why you went so long without it.

by Joyflute

1Password7PasswordManager is great for syncing your important data between your devices. But the editing is terrible! It was bad enough before the last update, but now it's nearly unusable. Previously you would have to hit the "edit" button to update unlike the Notes app. This was only a slight nuisance because it was difficult to enter anything in a specific spot in a longer file. Now it is nearly impossible to use because when you hit edit, it only shows you a tiny fraction ( perhaps two or three lines) of your entire file. This needs to be fixed to work more like the Notes app. Otherwise I may be forced to look for another password app.
Update: 2 years later and they still haven’t fixed the lousy edit feature! I think I’m finally going to have to look for a new password manager, because now they’ve got new irritating problems. Sometimes now you can’t see the last line in your category until you hit edit, and the final straw was when I installed ios 11.1 and 1Password7PasswordManager deleted itself and had to be reinstalled. I really don’t understand all the 5 star reviews. Curious, too, that these issues cropped up about the time they institute a subscription plan nobody really needs!

by Jameswilletts

Poked around the web for a pw manager for the fam, and it was down to 1Password, Keeper, Bitwarden, and RoboForm. RoboForm did not have a Watchtower feature, and Bitwarden did not have as many tutorial videos. 1Password barely squeaked by with the pin unlock feature, while Keeper only had a fingerprint unlock for speed (which I don’t like to use, but maybe I just need to take the tinfoil off my head).

Get yourself a password manager! You’ll always be safer with than without, and you won’t know how you lived without it. 1Password is definitely the easiest, most visually appealing, and most accessible across platforms (work PC, Mac at home, iPhones) and tutorials.

Why four stars? Keeper has a sort of secret keeper feature for someone to have access to your vault if you die. 1Password’s only answer to this feature is to print out YOUR master password and give it to someone (in our case, the godparents of our child), so if I change it or the godparents lose it, those social profiles will have to stay up forever, like some kind of morbid, digital vigil.

by J7478953115890513690521690

I’ve used 1Password since 2016 and have about 400 unique logins at this time. It’s a simple and intuitive product that can create and save complex, unique passwords. But it can also elevate to whatever your particular security concerns demand. If you want your passwords available on every browser you use, you can store your password vault with 1Password and use a browser extension. If you don’t want to store your vault with 1Password, you can store it on iCloud or Dropbox instead. If you don’t want your vault on the cloud at all, you can store it locally and sync it between devices whenever you want. I have not found this level of flexibility mixed with such a simple, functional interface in any other password manager. Without disparaging other products, they either all store your information on their servers by default or require significantly greater effort to keep your information local.

I started with just a Mac trial and have since purchased a premium license on Mac, Windows and iOS. Simply put, it’s a great product that’s frequently updated. I can’t recommend another password manager more highly.

by TheSocialGadfly

I've been pretty hesitant to take the plunge into using a password manager of any type. On some level, I just think it's lulling me into a false sense of security like Anti-virus programs. That being said, my memory just isn't what it used to be and so I did a lot of research and found 1Password so I thought I'd give it a shot. So far, I'm not at all disappointed. It stores IDs for me, logins, passwords, CC info, you name it, I use it within 1Password7PasswordManager . I only recently bought my first iPhone and Apple for the most hasn't been in my life. So, one thing I wanted in a PW Manager was sync capability with my Windows laptop. Long and short of it, the two work well with each other so I purchased the full version for each. It initially took me some figuring out (I just down deep hate to read manuals), how to sync them, but once I integrated my Dropbox account it was a cinch.

I'm still skeptical about the security of password managers, but I'm happier using one that does what I want.

A last word for AgileBits. Please don't tinker with 1Password. When you have something that works, it doesn't need improvement, and I become loyal. Ball's in your court so don't screw it up.

by ReikistaSoy

I have loved 1Password7PasswordManager mostly because it makes me feel safe and able to manage my innumerable passwords, but also for its ease of use. As often happens when starting to use a product, I wasn’t thinking of what would happen if I ran into trouble with it later. Luckily for me, their customer service is beyond exemplary.

I have had little glitches (something I messed up) in the past, and they always helped quickly. But this time I had a headscratcher issue where the browser, the website server and virus protection met in a perfect storm, and the 1Password team, namely Tully, stuck with me and walked me through every step of the long troubleshooting way, their instructions always precise and detailed for the non-techie I am (even when referring to processes that weren’t directly related to their app). Clearly they did their research and put themselves in my shoes. I am deeply grateful. Without them, I would have given up AND been (mistakenly) panicked about the integrity of my data. I think this kind of customer service would make 1Password7PasswordManager worth buying even if it weren’t as awesome as it is!