Passwords Security & Privacy Scorecard

Passwords

What This Means for You

Your passwords are managed entirely by Apple, with all network traffic encrypted and zero data shared with advertising, analytics, or any other third-party companies.

Recommendation: Acceptable with Awareness

The app shows excellent security practices with zero third-party tracking and strict network encryption. However, the binary is stripped and core credential logic is handled by OS daemons, limiting independent security auditing.

Best For: Users who want a native, Apple-integrated password manager with no third-party data sharing

Key Findings

Data Security - 0 findings

Network Security - 1 finding (1 info)

Code Safety - 1 finding (1 info)

Privacy - 2 findings (2 info)

Privacy Concerns

What Data is Collected

• No personal, device, usage, or location data collection was identified in this analysis.

Third-Party Data Sharing

No third-party data sharing was identified in this analysis.

Understanding the Scores

Security: 100/100
Privacy: 100/100

Security Breakdown

• Data Security: 100/100 - No insecure data handling patterns detected in extracted artifacts
• Network Security: 100/100 - Strict encrypted connections enforced with no exceptions
• Code Safety: 100/100 - Minimal app capabilities with no overprivileged permissions declared

Privacy Breakdown

• Data Collection: 100/100 - No data collection mechanisms or telemetry frameworks detected
• Data Sharing: 100/100 - No third-party services or data-sharing integrations present
• User Control: 100/100 - No advertising identifiers, attribution, or profiling tools found

Positive Security Features

• Zero third-party SDKs - no analytics, tracking, or advertising frameworks of any kind
• Strict network encryption enforced with no exceptions - all connections use HTTPS with TLS 1.2 or higher
• Minimal app capabilities with no overprivileged permissions in extracted artifacts
• No advertising ID, attribution framework, or crash-reporting telemetry detected

Areas for Improvement

GDPR / CCPA Compliance

The app's privacy practices could be strengthened by:

1. Apple Privacy Manifest
   An Apple Privacy Manifest (PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy) was not found in the extracted artifacts. Including a complete privacy manifest improves transparency about data practices for users and regulators.

Security Enhancements

1. Independent Auditability
   The app binary is stripped and core credential logic is delegated to Apple OS daemons, which places it outside the scope of independent static analysis. Users who require an externally auditable solution may wish to consider open-source alternatives.

Technical Context

App Type: Native iOS password manager - sensitive credential storage
Classes Analyzed: 0 (binary stripped; core logic in Apple OS daemons)
Third-Party Services: 0
Context Tags: credentials, passwords, sensitive_data, apple-first-party

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About This Analysis

This security analysis was conducted by CITT (Can I Trust That), an independent security analysis service. We perform static code analysis on iOS applications to help users make informed decisions about app security and privacy.

App Details

Developer: Apple
Version: 1.3 (Build 10)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-17
Package: com.apple.Passwords

Analysis Limitations

• Static analysis only (code review without running the app)
• Based on IPA version 1.3 (Build 10) analyzed on 2026-04-17
• May not reflect server-side security controls
• Cannot detect all runtime behaviors