1Password for iPhone: Review

1Password

Free (Limited Time)
Productivity
Developed by Agile Web Solutions

iTunes Link

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Initial Setup screen	Set-up Unlock Code	Set-up Master Password
Must enter unlock code before full application opens	Initial Application screen	Sync is authorized with Mac computer
Sync is not authorized with mac computer	Start Authorization requests	Enter Authorization code on Mac computer
Before sending authorization code you need to prepare your 1Password on Mac.  Go to Sync, Sync to iPhone	Enable secure Wifi syncing and Allow new sync requests	If everything is properly set you will get a Sync button on your iPhone
If not properly authorized, you will see status as Not Authorized	After pressing Sync you will get to the Master Password screen	The Wallet info got synced from the Mac to the iPhone. The wallet option will show only after you sync 1Password with your computer and restart your iPhone
The Notes have synced from the Mac to the iPhone	The Web Forms synced from the Mac. Note: Logins are called Web Forms on the Mac version of 1Password	This screen Shows different options about web forms.
An example of Web Forms (Logins) in action.  You have to click on the URL on your Login info screen.

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What It Is

If you're an avid Mac user then you've gotta be familiar with 1Password.  It's very popular in the Mac community for its ease of use and high quality.  1Password for Mac has won multiple awards from various magazines and tech sites, so it's great to finally have an iPhone version.

• Stores private information on your iPhone
• Use 1Password to log in to various accounts without having to remember usernames and passwords
• Features:
  • 2 layer defense - unlock code and master password
  • Secure two way sync with Mac computer (need to have 1Password for Mac, sold separately)
  • Data encryption
  • Auto website login
  
  Update 1.1 will fix the issue of the app not auto-locking when iPhone goes into sleep mode while 1Password is still running.

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The Good

• A simple way to save your private data and passwords on your iPhone
• Allows you to sync your wallet (credit cards/drivers license/etc) , web forms (usernames/passwords), and notes (any text) with your Mac (additional software required)
• Syncing is easy to configure
• You can edit notes on your iPhone and then sync it back to your computer

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The Bad

• Logins only works with 1Password, so it's not integrated with your iPhone's Safari (SDK limitation)
• After syncing Wallet info first time, the Wallet button will show only after restarting the app
• Cannot edit Wallet items
• Cannot add new Wallet items
• There is not robust system to manage syncing conflicts, it just creates copy of the conflicted items so you have to manage it yourself later on
• When you're entering logins you need to know the web form parameters if you want the username/password entering done automatically
• Can only sync to Mac

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The Verdict

The developer of 1Password made the right decision by issuing this app for free. They have a limited ability to beta test their app so this is great news for early adaptors. However, the only people that will find this app useful are current owners of the 1Password app for Mac, for the power of this application is it's ability to sync with your computer.

That being said, if you have the software on your Mac - we recommend it.

If not, then 1Password isn't for you.

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