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Apple Passwords

Built-in password manager for Apple devices and iCloud for Windows

84.5
Score in best password managers
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Ranked 5 of 10 in best password managers

Built into macOS, iOS and iCloud for Windows, with passkeys, verification codes and password sharing. It works best inside Apple's ecosystem and has fewer options than dedicated managers.

Best for Passwords across Apple devices with iCloud

About Apple Passwords

Apple Passwords lists your saved passwords, passkeys and verification codes in one app on macOS and iOS, and it syncs them through iCloud Keychain. The app flags weak or compromised passwords and keeps a history of changes. Apple's guide describes sharing a password with one person or with a group.

On Windows, the same passwords reach the PC through iCloud for Windows, which lets you manage and autofill them in browsers. Apple's support pages describe the feature as part of the operating system and iCloud. Because it depends on Apple accounts and devices, it fits best if you already use an Apple ID across your hardware.

Key features

  • Passwords, passkeys and verification codes
  • Share with one person or a group
  • Security recommendations
  • Password history
  • Import and export

Strengths

  • Passwords, passkeys and verification codes in one app
  • Syncs across Apple devices through iCloud Keychain
  • Shares passwords with one person or a group

Limits

  • Works best inside the Apple ecosystem
  • Windows access runs through iCloud for Windows

Where Apple Passwords ranks

How Apple Passwords compares

ProductScorePricePlatformsVault storageFree plan
#3Proton Pass90.5Free plan, paid upgradesWebWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSBrowser extensionCommand lineProton cloud, end-to-end encryptedYes
#4KeePassXC88.5Free and open sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxBrowser extensionLocal encrypted fileYes
#5Apple Passwords84.5FreemacOSiOSWindowsiCloud KeychainYes
#6Google Password Manager82.5FreeWebAndroidGoogle AccountYes
#7NordPass81.5Free plan, paid upgradesiOSAndroidWindowsmacOSLinuxWebBrowser extensionCloud vault, encrypted on the deviceYes

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Questions about Apple Passwords

Is Apple Passwords free?
Apple Passwords can be used without paying: Included with macOS, iOS and iCloud for Windows. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
Is Apple Passwords open source?
No. Apple Passwords is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
Which platforms does Apple Passwords support?
Apple Passwords is available on: macOS, iOS, Windows.
What is Apple Passwords best for?
Passwords across Apple devices with iCloud. In our ranking of password managers it is number 5 of 10 with a score of 84.5.
What are the best alternatives to Apple Passwords?
The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Bitwarden, 1Password, Proton Pass, KeePassXC.

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