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Why or why is Apple keychain so limited.

It is strictly for website address/passwords, so doesn't work for a more diverse robust security password manager.

And the sync is very flaky (when I create items within the setting application, they don't show up on my phone). And its multi steps to simply launch keychain since its not a true native app on MacOS nor iOS.

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I like that keychain is limited, at least it makes me feel like there’s fewer possible vulnerabilities.

KeepassX and minikeepass on iOS are my go to for secure notes. I don’t see the need for super convenience with my credentials, I’m willing to do some work to access them.

Either way, I’m not handing over a database of login info to a SaaS company. Might make sense for large companies though.

Except it's not limited? Have you ever opened "Keychain Access" on your Mac?

No! Wow, didn’t know it had more capabilities. But I use keepassX as it’s easier to create shared databases.

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