The 3 best password manager apps for Android
In this practical tip, we will introduce you to the best password manager apps for your Android smartphone. You will no longer forget your access data.
1. Password safe - Secure Android app
The "Password Vault" app helps you to keep your numerous passwords safe.
- The app is particularly suitable for beginners due to its simple operation. You create a card in which you save all important information such as a name, content and just the password. The database is very clear.
- The app is secured with a master password. You need this password to gain access to the app. This protects your passwords from unauthorized access. However, you should remember the master password.
- You can also simply export the created maps as XML documents. Print out individual entries in this way in order to be doubly secured.
2. SecureSafe - passwords in Switzerland
"SecureSafe Password Manager" stores your passwords on servers in neutral Switzerland. The provider advertises that, for example, the NSA has no access to it.
- In the free version you can create up to 50 accounts. There you save all important information and upload up to 10 MB of data. Here, too, operation is very easy, since the accounts are clearly and logically arranged.
- You secure your SecureSafe account with a master password and not only have access to your passwords from your Android smartphone, but also from any other computer. How secure the data in Switzerland is from the NSA and whether they are interested in your PayPal or Amazon account remains open.
- The special thing about the password cloud "SecureSafe Password Manager" are the access options. With different clients for different devices, you always have access to your SecureSafe account.
3. Safe In Cloud - Strongly encrypted password manager
The Android app "Safe In Cloud Password Manager" has good encryption that makes it easier for you to save passwords securely. At 4.49 euros, the app isn't exactly cheap either.
- The app convinced in the test above all with a chic interface and convenient operation. Similar to the SecureSafe app, you can also access your data from your computer.
- The developer advertises with the strong 256-bit AES encryption and the storage of data on their own cloud servers. With a master password you get access to all data.
- The export of data records is also not a problem here - but you can also import old password data records. So you always have all the data with you, even if you change the password manager once.
If you are unsure of all the data scandals, we will also tell you how often you should change your passwords and thus protect your user account.