Apple Passwords alternative
An Apple Passwords alternative that also works on Android
If every device you own is Apple, Apple Passwords is free and convenient. It doesn’t run on Android, can’t store documents, and ties your vault to your Apple ID. CabinetPass covers those gaps while staying native on iPhone, iPad and Mac. On iOS 26 you can move everything across in one encrypted step.
Coming soon, free on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android. No account needed.
CabinetPass vs Apple Passwords at a glance
| CabinetPass | Apple Passwords | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free · Pro Plus $3.99/mo · Pro Lifetime $49.99 once | Free with Apple devices |
| One-time purchase | Yes, $49.99 | — |
| Free plan | Yes: unlimited items, 2 GB of encrypted files, 2FA codes, sync | Yes |
| Account needed | No | Apple ID |
| Where your vault lives | Your device, plus an encrypted copy in your own Google Drive (optional) | iCloud Keychain |
| Master key protection | Argon2id (64 MiB) + AES-256-GCM | Apple Keychain / iCloud |
| Encrypted documents | Yes, 2 GB free, unlimited with Pro | No |
| Built-in 2FA codes | Yes, free and synced | Yes |
| Apps | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android | iPhone, iPad, Mac; Windows via iCloud |
| Browser extension | Not yet | Yes |
| Passkeys | Coming soon | Yes |
| Shared vaults | Not yet | Shared groups |
| Open source | Partly: file format and Vault Viewer (decryptor) are open source | No |
Based on each product’s public information as of October 2026. Prices in USD; check Apple Passwords’s site for current details.
Why people switch from Apple Passwords
Android too
Use the same vault on an Android phone.
Documents and cards
Passport scans, insurance cards and PDFs, encrypted with their own key and viewable in the app.
Not tied to an Apple ID
Your vault opens with your master password, not with an account that can be locked or lost.
More than logins
Templates for cards, bank accounts, identities, Wi-Fi and SSH keys, with custom fields.
Where Apple Passwords is ahead today
- Free and built into every Apple device.
- Passkeys, Mac AutoFill and shared groups with family.
How to move from Apple Passwords
- 1
On iPhone with iOS 26, open Passwords › Export Data to Another App › CabinetPass. The transfer is direct and encrypted.
- 2
On older versions, export a CSV from the Passwords app on Mac (File › Export All Passwords) and use Settings › Import from Another App.
- 3
Delete any CSV file afterwards: it isn’t encrypted.
Questions
Is CabinetPass free?
Yes. The free plan has unlimited passwords, cards and notes, 2 GB of encrypted files, 2FA codes, AutoFill, widgets and Google Drive sync, with no trial and no time limit. Pro adds unlimited file storage for $49.99 once or $3.99 a month.
Can Google read my vault if I turn on sync?
No. The vault is encrypted on your device before upload. Google stores an encrypted file in a hidden app folder and never has the key.
What if I forget my master password?
Nobody can recover it, including us. That’s what keeps the vault private. Use a passphrase of five or more random words and keep a written copy somewhere safe.