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Head-to-head · Iphone Apps

1Password vs Signal

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 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
Signal #7 in Iphone Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Signal

1Password leads on 0 checks, Signal on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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
  • Lowest starting priceSignal · $1.99/mo
  • Free planonly Signal
  • Free trialonly 1Password
  • Most features1Password · 1 of 5

1Password scores higher on our rubric for iphone apps: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Signal offers free plan; 1Password doesn't. Signal is cheaper to start at $1.99/mo against $2.99/mo.

1Password is the better fit for iPhone users who want a full-featured password manager. Signal is the better fit for iPhone users prioritizing private messaging.

  • 1Password fits best

    iPhone users who want a full-featured password manager

  • Signal fits best

    iPhone users prioritizing private messaging

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Side by side

Feature 1Password 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Signal 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.6
Ranking #1 in Iphone Apps #7 in Iphone Apps
Best for iPhone users who want a full-featured password manager iPhone users prioritizing private messaging
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $2.99/user/mo $1.99/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Features 1Password 1/5 · Signal 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.
  • End-to-end encryption covers messages and calls by default
  • Disappearing messages, group calls, and 1,000-member chats
  • Open-source clients span iPhone, desktop, Android, and tablets
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.
  • Secure Backups costs $1.99 per month
  • Free backups focus on recent media; history beyond 45 days needs Secure Backups
  • Linked devices are limited to five per account
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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Signal is a nonprofit messaging application for individuals, families, groups, and organizations that prioritize private communication. Its core service covers encrypted text, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs, files, one-to-one calls,…

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  1. 1PasswordIphone Apps 9.314-day trial
  2. SignalIphone Apps 8.6Free 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.

  • Signal — where it wins

    • End-to-end encryption covers messages and calls by default
    • Disappearing messages, group calls, and 1,000-member chats
    • Open-source clients span iPhone, desktop, Android, and tablets

    Where it doesn't

    • Secure Backups costs $1.99 per month
    • Free backups focus on recent media; history beyond 45 days needs Secure Backups
    • Linked devices are limited to five per account
  • 1Password9.3/10 · 14-day trial

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

    Visit 1PasswordFull verdict →
  • Signal8.6/10 · Free plan

    A free, private messenger with encrypted calls, disappearing messages, and desktop clients.

    Visit SignalFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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