Password manager apps and services were always a thing for Macs but, they flooded into the App Store only recently thanks to the iOS 8 extension feature, which makes using them very practical. I’ve looked into a lot of password managers before but Passible is the first one which I think I will be able to stick to. Let’s see why.
To start with, Passible is a breeze to get started, to add passwords & credit cards, and to use them. You see a list of your accounts right on the home screen and here, you can also select to add a new website login details or credit card info. All these data are stored with 256 bit encryption and needs your master password or your finger print (on newer devices) to open.
Browse the web on Safari and whenever you come across that bottle-neck login screen, just pull up the share sheet and select Passible. A new screen pops up which asks for your fingerprint/passcode, and once authorized, just tap on the right tile to auto fill the login details. If that sounds like a lot of work, use Passible’s built-in browser to automatically fill in all forms as the page loads, so that you can have a universally smooth browsing experience.
Add up to 6 favorites and color code them for quick access. Passible also comes with powerful sorting and search capabilities, and even lets you analyse the passwords for their security, so that you can take out those weak links in your digital life. If you’re using a browser on a new computer or are at an ATM, you can just open Passible and slide your finger over the corresponding account, and you’ll get a peak on your password or credit card pin. I think that is a really cool feature.
Many of these features are available on some alternatives too but, Passible is unique for the fact that it comes with an one-time purchase. Yeah, there is no need of any monthly charges and all your iOS devices are supported with a lifetime license.
But what this means is that Passible doesn’t have cloud syncing capability. Don’t worry if you’ve multiple devices; you will be able to back up your Passible data into an encrypted file that can be shared between devices manually. The lack of sync might even be a boon for those like me, who are still a bit skeptical about having all my passwords and credit cards stored on a server thousands of kilometers away, especially after the iCloud hack.
The interface of Passible is simplistic, orderly and intuitive. I really like the way their preview screens in iOS multitasking windows get blurred to protect the data. Features like 30 seconds Freedom, which waits for half a minute before shutting you out is really a time-saver, while others like 5 minute time outs on multiple failed pass code attempts makes it more secure.
At the end of the day, Passible is one of the most complete, practical and good-on-pocket password managers out there. A Mac brother should really help Passible, but the one-time purchase model should appeal to a lot of people in the interim.
Passible is now available at a special pricie of $0.99. Get Passible from the App Store.
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