IronVest

This 3 year user, having recently used Norton, McFee, and 3 other top password/security managers over the last 20 years am most happy with the Ironvest system - i won’t repeat listing the features, only to say they are still working out some bugs. Software like this (security applications) are some of the most complex in tech. Like this one, users/buyers want 1 software to rule ! Folks don’t want multiple apps to do passwords, secure and proxy email forwarding, secure phone forwarding, secure notes, secure credit card proxies, secure proxy identities, etc. Plus, they want 1 system for ALL devices - phone, computer browsers, tablets, etc. This is very hard because thousands of hackers are constantly trying to hack these very applications every minute of every day. BIG JOB ! In any case, Ironvest is about 85% there, in terms of value for technical strengths & performance . Am hoping for more from them, particularly UI and synchronization efficacy, within 4 months, as well as keeping those hackers at bay !!!

Blur affords access to a service that is, unfortunately, essential with the email masking and does it for free. The interface, though, is, to me, super clunky. Partly because of its clunkiness and partly because I have other apps and solutions that I’ve been using comfortably and reliably for years, I haven’t explored much beyond the email masking. If that’s all the app did, I’d be fine with it. And, to be honest, I’d prefer it. It feels cluttered and awkward to have all the features in the single app instead of how some other developers have more of a suite of apps that can work together. I won’t use the browser because it’s not a standalone browser. Same for the password manager. It doesn’t seem like all that much, but it’s extra layers of stuff to get to what is already a couple of extra layers. I would consider upgrading to the paid tier if I could generate fresh phone numbers at will, the same as the email masking, but it looks like it’s limited to just a single number. But, I also don’t know how much of a logistical, legal, or financial complication that would be. Ultimately, I highly recommend this app. It’s not the prettiest or easiest to use, but it gets a job done and seems to do it solidly when it comes to the email masking.

With the risk of identity theft and credit card scams on the rise, Blur steps in to set those worries at ease. With a user friendly interface, it allows you to set up a string of e-mails and passwords to your frequented sites with private information that would make it impossible for anyone to hack into. Not only that, but it also provides you with the ability to mask your credit cards all under a single number. Just simply set a spending amount and Blur sets it up like a pre-paid card! That’s a feature that definitely makes me as a user feel a lot more comfortable providing sensitive information. With the surplus of features in the free subscription, the premium comes with even more. The ability to mask your phone number was one that stuck out the most. If you’re not comfortable giving out your real phone number, Blur will generate one for you to assist you in avoiding pesky telemarketers and also allow you to make private phone calls. All in all, Blur is an app that was designed for convenience and made to put the daily consumer’s mind at ease when it comes to the online marketplace and I would highly recommended it for everyone.