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Pushpendra Kumar
Pushpendra Kumar

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I built an Android password manager that also has a place for bank details

Most password managers I tried are built around website logins. Which is fine, but a lot of what people actually need to keep somewhere is bank stuff. Account number, IFSC code, which card belongs to which bank. That usually ends up in a notes app or a chat with yourself.

So I built Self Vault, an Android app for logins, bank accounts and cards.

What it does

  • Logins and all your passwords, like any password manager.
  • Bank accounts with the IFSC field built in, not stuffed into a "notes" box.
  • Several cards under the same bank, so you can see them grouped.

The storage decision

I didn't want to run a server holding people's bank details. Your vault is encrypted on your phone, behind a master password only you know. Nothing is stored on our servers.

The tradeoff is real though. If you forget the master password, I can't reset it for you, there's no "forgot password" email. I'd rather be upfront about that than pretend it's free.

What I'd like feedback on

  • If you use a password manager on Android, what would make you trust one from a small developer?
  • Is the bank/card layout useful, or would you just use a secure note for that?

It's free on Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexdhara.password

Happy to answer questions in the comments.

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