Gluu Password Manager Reviews: Our Top Picks for 2025

There are a lot of password managers out there. And for obvious reasons, it's important to choose one that is trusted and recommended by experts. To save you from having to scout the online reviews, we curated the top expert picks for your consideration.

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Linda Fawcus
December 03, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

Here’s the Bottom Line…

Password Manager app reviews can take a long time to go through, so here are the top three expert recommendations. For those who want more details, we’ve got you covered… keep scrolling.

  • Are you an Apple Person? Just stick with the free Apple Passwords app. It's dead easy to use and will appear on your device when you upgrade to iOS 18 or iPadOS 18. Check out our free lessons on how to use the Passwords app on your iPhone or iPad.

  • Super Budget Conscious and not using Apple? Take a close look at Bitwarden. It has all the features you expect, and the 100% free tier is a solid option. 

  • Cross-platform User? If you are in the Android or PC worlds or maybe are looking to bust out of the Apple ecosystem, go with 1Password. This is one of the best password managers out there. If Troy Hunt, creator of the genius website haveibeenpwned.com, uses it, that’s good enough for us. Check out our podcast about his website and how to protect your digital identity. We also have an iPhone lesson on how to use this website to see if your email address has been stolen.

Gluu’s Top 4 Password Manager Apps

Apple’s Passwords app is free and integrated into the new OS 18 operating system, so as soon as you upgrade, you will see the app on your Home Screen. Apple just "Sherlocked" other password managers by building a free, integrated solution right into their iOS. This makes getting a third-party password manager less necessary for Apple users. Great for us, but tough on the other password managers out there. Check out our free lessons on how to use the Passwords app on your iPhone or iPad.

Key Features:

  • Organizes different types of passwords in handy categories (passwords, Wi-Fi, 2FA codes, etc.)

  • Keeps passwords safe and synced across all Apple devices you are logged into.

Who It’s For:
Exclusively for Apple users. If you have multiple Apple devices, this app is a great fit.

Pros & Cons:

  • Pros: Free, secure, and easy to use

  • Cons: Only available for Apple devices.

Final Recommendation:
If you're using all Apple devices, the new Passwords app is a great option. 

1Password does what you expect of an industry-leading password manager. It automatically fills in passwords and usernames and more and, of course, has the security end of things covered off nicely. It's also easy to use and works across all platforms.

Key Features:

  • Auto-fills login details across apps and websites.

  • Monitors for security breaches and alerts you to change passwords.

  • Travel Mode deletes sensitive data while travelling.

Who It’s For:

Ideal for users managing multiple accounts who expect high security on iOS, Android, and PC.

Pros & Cons:

  • Pros: Time-saving auto-fill, breach monitoring, Travel Mode for security.

  • Cons: Subscription-based for all the best perks. 

Final Recommendation:
1Password is a great option for anyone who wants a top-notch password manager and is willing to pay a little something for it (from $3.75 per month).

Bitwarden is an open-source password manager, which means that its code is publicly available, so experts can review it to make sure it works as promised. This app is a good option for budget-conscious folks looking for top-notch security. The paid plan is also affordable.

Key Features:

  • Free plan includes password storage, generation, and two-factor authentication (2FA).

  • Premium plan ($10/year) adds advanced two-factor authentication and other features.

Who It’s For:
Great budget option, especially if you have more than one device. 

Pros & Cons:

  • Pros: Free plan covers essentials, affordable premium features, and its open-source, which offers transparency other password managers can't.

  • Cons: Fewer advanced features compared to more expensive apps.

Final Recommendation:
For anyone wanting a reliable, secure, and affordable option.

Dashlane has an easy setup process that will get you managing your passwords through the app pretty quickly. 

Key Features:

  • Auto-fills passwords across apps.

  • Monitors the dark web for breaches linked to your accounts.

Who It’s For:
Anyone looking for a simple, secure password manager. 

Pros & Cons:

  • Pros: Easy setup, breach alerts, secure storage.

  • Cons: You'll need a paid subscription for full functionality and to use on multiple devices.

Final Recommendation:
If you are looking for simple and don’t mind paying, this is a good choice. 

The Takeaway

No matter how busy your digital life is, securing your online accounts is mission-critical. And, to do that the right way (is there any other way?), you need a password manager.

Here’s one thing I am willing to bet on: you’re going to have more online accounts in the future than you have now. Each one you open without proper password protection puts all your accounts at risk. Make things easy on yourself, and start using a password manager. It’s one of the simplest and smartest things you can do to protect your digital and real self.

If you're an Apple user, just get on board the new built-in Passwords app and check out our free lessons on how to use the Passwords app on your iPhone (iPad coming soon). But if you need something that works across platforms, 1Password or Bitwarden have you covered.

Until next time.

Linda