1Password migrants thread

[H_D]

Very sad about Minimalist, spent some time transferring my PWs from P7 to that App and liked it a lot. The problem with Indie Software is that it does not survive.

 

[Big Bad D]

Very sad about Minimalist, spent some time transferring my PWs from P7 to that App and liked it a lot. The problem with Indie Software is that it does not survive.

Agreed. Disappointing news. I have an Apple only environment, so Minimalist has been a great app for me - having previously migrated from 1Password. See what other options may be, or if Apple Passwords app now does enough for me.

 

[MacHeritage]

I was going to be moving to Strongbox that was the perfect replacement but now I don't know (no actual positive development with the sale thus far). There is no other proper password app to replace iPassword 7. So I guess I am just going to have to continue holding onto iPassword 7 for now.

 

[DCIFRTHS]

I realize now that the way I've been using 1Password on the iPhone has been Apple's AutoFill. I always select a popup at the bottom of the screen and use it to pick an entry from 1Password. I could also have selected "AutoFill" on the field. Both approaches offer the same password managers that I've set up in Settings. I wonder what the differences are between the two approaches. Does anyone know?

I don’t know the differences, but I do know that I wish 1Password offered Apple’s Aotuofill on macOS. I’ve mentioned this in the past, and still feel strongly about it. I’m not a fan of (installable) extensions in the browser.

A while back, I posted to the 1Password forum asking why they don’t support it, and I got an “our way is better” response. It might be as I’m not a skilled security developer. Alternatively, I know that I can use accessibility options in place of the extension, but giving control of my machine to a software vendor is not in my list of things I want to do.

Here’s hoping 🤞

 

[svenmany]

I don’t know the differences, but I do know that I wish 1Password offered Apple’s Aotuofill on macOS. I’ve mentioned this in the past, and still feel strongly about it. I’m not a fan of (installable) extensions in the browser.

A while back, I posted to the 1Password forum asking why they don’t support it, and I got an “our way is better” response. It might be as I’m not a skilled security developer. Alternatively, I know that I can use accessibility options in place of the extension, but giving control of my machine to a software vendor is not in my list of things I want to do.

Here’s hoping 🤞

AutoFill would benefit me as well. Even though I often use 1Password in Firefox and Chrome, the important websites and credentials are almost always accessed using Safari. If AutoFill is indeed safer, then having it in Safari would be an advantage to me.

My intuition tells me that AutoFill would be safer. I've read that the communication channel between the in browser extension and the separate 1Password process which has the credentials is a vulnerability. With AutoFill, Apple is in charge of that channel. Having tight control of the entire OS gives Apple a significant advantage in making that secure.

On the other hand - I have no idea what I'm talking about. It could be that 1Password would be forced into allowing its own code to run within the Safari process or some other execution context that they can't control. I have no idea what risks they might envision if that were the case.

 

[iosuser21]

basically look like in time it will be subscriptions only for password mangers meh there only 1 password manger now that i know of that with one time purchase

https://www.phnsft.com/products/safe-for-mac/ meant to be primitive alot of people say

to me strongbox and keeprium will fall in time

Also i know about enpass and it lifetime licence i own one but email activation does my heads in really wish they find a better way

 

[max2]

That's a new one, at least to me.. have a link?

BL.

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[MacBH928]

All Good Things...​

We had a good run, however it's time to say

Goodbye to Minimalist

Thank you to everyone who has supported Minimalist over the years. Your support has been greatly appreciated.

Unfortunately, the amount of time and effort required to continue developing Minimalist has officially exceeded what we have to offer.

As such, we have made the difficult decision to cease development effective immediately, and end support as of August 1st, 2026.

The final version of Minimalist (3.7) will be available in the App Store until August 1st, 2026. There is also a macOS only version available for download directly from this site.

In this final version, we've updated the built-in export options for Apple Passwords, Safari, and a new Text File format. These options include all Minimalist data, including custom fields, so you will have access to all your data once Minimalist is no longer available.

Thanks again to everyone and take care!

- The Minimalist team

Goodbye to Minimalist

All Good Things... We had a good run, however it's time to say goodbye.

minimalistpassword.com

god , i hate it when someone makes a promise then break it. Their reply to Apple_Robert was confident in insuring continued development and some weeks later he quit the project.

Very sad about Minimalist, spent some time transferring my PWs from P7 to that App and liked it a lot. The problem with Indie Software is that it does not survive.

The other browsers will not implement it at all. Strongbox is waiting for this feature since a long long time....

But actually it is also good not to use Strongbox anymore. Has been sold by the developer - and now no development there...

This is one of the main reasons i do not like indie apps especially for critical use cases. They either shut down, slow in development, or sell quitting on the user base. As I mentioned in my posts earlier, better stay with the bigger "herd".

There is another one that looks like Minimalists called Secrets and has license option:

Secrets | Password Manager for iOS and macOS

Made by Outer Corner. With love. From Lisbon.

secrets.app

I was going to be moving to Strongbox that was the perfect replacement but now I don't know (no actual positive development with the sale thus far). There is no other proper password app to replace iPassword 7. So I guess I am just going to have to continue holding onto iPassword 7 for now.

wouldn't this have security risks?

 

[MacBH928]

basically look like in time it will be subscriptions only for password mangers meh there only 1 password manger now that i know of that with one time purchase

https://www.phnsft.com/products/safe-for-mac/ meant to be primitive alot of people say

to me strongbox and keeprium will fall in time

Also i know about enpass and it lifetime licence i own one but email activation does my heads in really wish they find a better way

-Codebook is free if you store locally I believe
-Bitwarden free
-ProtonPass is free but i think there is upper limit on credit card items
-KeePassXC

I do not know if you trust them but the following options have license option:

-StickPassword
-SafeInCloud

I think you meant KeePassium , the developer was on this thread saying the app was profitable and growing.

Due to security patches, I am not sure if license model is sustainable at least with smaller user base/indie apps