IronVest 17+

Anime’s Blur for iOS

This password vault works pretty well on a Windows computer, but the implementation on iOS devices is very klunky and difficult to work with. EG, I got a new device that needs to be associated with an online account, with logon and password.
I want a randomly generated password with uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and characters in it, and reasonably long - say 12 or 14 length.
I’ll never remember the generated pw - it’s too meaningless and complicated. I want to generate it in a pw vault that I use for storage on my iPhone, and then copy and paste it into the password definition screen of Blur for use in my online password handling it provides for logging in automatically. That’s what Blur is for.
But I can’t use the paste function in Blur. It is disabled in the App for iOS.
So, I have to use another device to display it I my other vault app and type it in, or go retro and write it out and type it in, and this is a hassle AND it introduces the very real possibility of a typo, because I’m a very poor typist on this tiny frickin’ iPhone typewriter. THAT’S the whole point of using copy and paste.
But, no - I can’t use the paste function in Blur, and there is no option to enable the paste function in the App.
So, it’s a nice idea, very poorly implemented.
I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone who wants to use passwords longer than 5 characters/values, to use long passwords.

Good, but not great

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.

Developer Response ,

Thanks for the feedback! We're working on addressing some of the issues you've mentioned in our upcoming releases of Blur on iOS. The phone Masking is limited to one phone number per Blur account, but you can always change the shielded phone number that is being "Masked" - i.e. you can switch the phone number that you want your calls and texts forwarded to between multiple phone numbers at any time.

Convenient

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.

Developer Response ,

Thanks for the support!