EWALLET’S USER INTERFACE IS FRIENDLY AND EASY TO USE
physical equivalents in the real world. (You can even customize the color and appearance of virtual cards, and flip them over to view information only.)
While the eWallet app checks off must–have security requirements like 256–bit AES encryption and the ability to generate passwords for new entries, there are a few curious omissions. For example, you can’t use QuickType Autofill to unlock a wallet, so logging in to eWallet without Face ID or Touch ID biometric security is harder than it should be. Two– step verification also has yet to make its way into the app.
On the plus side, eWallet supports a wider range of categories out of the box, including preconfigured wallets for Health, Travel, Work, and general Information. Unlike 1Password, which often treats organization as an afterthought, eWallet entries must be added directly to a specific category, while remaining globally searchable.
We were impressed with how seamlessly automatic logins were using the built–in web browser. Simply open a Password entry, tap on the card, and the browser pops into the foreground with the relevant data already filled in. eWallet includes a Pictures category for securely storing images safe from prying eyes, but this feature is less handy than it sounds since photos must be cropped into a square card format.
Assuming you need to only manage passwords on iPhone and iPad, eWallet works out to be a good deal considering how comprehensive the feature set is. Once you factor in another $19.99 to purchase the macOS or Windows apps, however, competitors like 1Password start to look more enticing. One annual fee provides access to apps on every platform, more polished software, browser extension support, and a proprietary cloud sync component that enables you to manage your data from any web browser.
THE BOTTOM LINE. This is a capable, affordable mobile password manager app — assuming you can get past the old–fashioned look and feel.