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1Password vs Shazam

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score 1Password #1 in Iphone Apps 9.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit 1Password
Shazam #3 in Iphone Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Shazam

1Password leads on 0 checks, Shazam on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest score1Password · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Shazam
  • Free trialonly 1Password
  • Most features1Password · 1 of 5

1Password scores higher on our rubric for iphone apps: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Shazam offers free plan; 1Password doesn't.

1Password is the better fit for iPhone users who want a full-featured password manager. Shazam is the better fit for anyone who wants to identify songs on the go.

  • 1Password fits best

    iPhone users who want a full-featured password manager

  • Shazam fits best

    Anyone who wants to identify songs on the go

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Side by side

Feature 1Password 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Shazam 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #1 in Iphone Apps #3 in Iphone Apps
Best for iPhone users who want a full-featured password manager Anyone who wants to identify songs on the go
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $2.99/user/mo Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 1Password 1/5 · Shazam 0/5
Offline access Not checked yet Not checked yet
iPad app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Apple Watch app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Home screen widgets Not checked yet Not checked yet
Family Sharing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Apple devices Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Autofill, password generation, and passkey storage support everyday sign-ins.
  • Encrypted vaults and secure sharing cover credentials and other sensitive items.
  • Works across iOS, desktop, web, and browser extensions.
  • Recognizes songs around you or playing in other apps
  • Stores offline requests and matches them after reconnection
  • Pairs saved song history with lyrics and listening links
Cons
  • There is no free plan after the 14-day trial.
  • Individual pricing is higher month to month than annually.
  • Passkey-based account unlock availability varies by platform and account state.
  • Offline matches require reconnecting for synchronization
  • Listening links depend on supported music services
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
Our verdict

For iPhone users who want more than a place to store passwords, 1Password combines encrypted vaults with password generation, autosave and autofill, passkey storage and sign-in, and secure sharing. Vaults can hold payment details, secure…

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Shazam is a song-identification app for people who want to recognize music as it plays, then return to the result later. Available on iOS, Android, the web, and as a Chrome extension, it can identify audio around the device or inside other…

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  1. 1PasswordIphone Apps 9.314-day trial
  2. ShazamIphone Apps 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 1Password — where it wins

    • Autofill, password generation, and passkey storage support everyday sign-ins.
    • Encrypted vaults and secure sharing cover credentials and other sensitive items.
    • Works across iOS, desktop, web, and browser extensions.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan after the 14-day trial.
    • Individual pricing is higher month to month than annually.
    • Passkey-based account unlock availability varies by platform and account state.

  • Shazam — where it wins

    • Recognizes songs around you or playing in other apps
    • Stores offline requests and matches them after reconnection
    • Pairs saved song history with lyrics and listening links

    Where it doesn't

    • Offline matches require reconnecting for synchronization
    • Listening links depend on supported music services
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
  • 1Password9.3/10 · 14-day trial

    A full-featured password manager for iPhone users, with encrypted vaults and secure sharing.

    Visit 1PasswordFull verdict →
  • Shazam9.1/10 · Free plan

    A free song identifier with offline matching, lyrics, and links to major music services.

    Visit ShazamFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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