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One of the most annoying features of the iOS ecosystem is the great lengths they take to prevent easy export of data out of the iOS system to other non-Apple devices. E.g. ever tried exporting Safari bookmarks on iOS to a Linux system running Firefox? A simple JSON file is all it would take, but no, you have to sync with a MacOS computer or some such:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254567613



> One of the most annoying features of the iOS ecosystem is the great lengths they take to prevent easy export of data out of the iOS system to other non-Apple devices.

Not only do they not prevent it, but they facilitate it. https://support.apple.com/en-us/102208

Exported data includes users' bookmarks and Reading List.


Only works if you use iCloud, which I don't.


Then you'll need a 3rd-party product. https://imazing.com/iphone-safari-history-bookmarks-reading-...


Can't Safari just have an export bookmarks button like Firefox and Chrome? https://i.imgur.com/DIgddVn.png

No need to ask Apple's website for some data dump and no need for iCloud. It's your data after all.


While others are pointing out your specific case is supported, I do know for experience you need a Mac to be able to smoothly move to a different password manager. Otherwise, it requires you to unlock your passwords at least twice (really like three or four times to do it properly) to copy and paste passwords to a different app.




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