Tofu Authenticator vs SnowHaze
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tofu Authenticator
This open-source app generates one-time passwords for two-factor authentication, enhancing online account security. It supports various services and algorithms, working offline for convenient access.
- Generates one-time passwords
- Supports HOTP and TOTP algorithms
- Works offline and in airplane mode
- Scans QR codes for easy setup
- Searches accounts by name
- Stores data in iOS keychain
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An easy-to-use, open-source two-factor authentication app designed specifically for iOS. Tofu generates one-time passwords to help you protect your online accounts. These passwords are used together with your normal password when you sign into services like Google, Facebook, Dropbox, Amazon, and GitHub. Tofu works with all services that provide two-factor authentication using the HOTP and TOTP algorithms. It does not require a network or cellular connection and can be used in airplane mode. Features include: - Scan the QR code your issuer provides to automatically add your account. - Search your accounts by name to quickly find the one you're looking for. - Support for both counter-based and time-based one-time passwords with 6 or 8 digits using the SHA1, SHA256, and SHA512 algorithms. - Requires no network or cellular connection and can be used in airplane mode. - All your account details are safely stored in the iOS keychain. Tofu is open source and free software licensed under the ISC license. The source code is available for review and modification on https://github.com/calleerlandsson/tofu.
SnowHaze
This app offers a private, open-source browser with extensive tracking protection and a VPN service. It encrypts your internet traffic, hides your IP address, and allows access to geo-restricted content. Enjoy a secure and anonymous browsing experience with advanced privacy settings.
- Open-source private browser
- Extensive tracking protection
- Anonymous VPN service
- Zero-Knowledge Auth technology
- Access location-specific content
- Ad blocker
- Tor Network integration
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SnowHaze – the best privacy you can get on iOS. SnowHaze is a strong open-source browser that truly protects your data. Enjoy the internet without compromising your privacy and security. SnowHaze offers the most extensive tracking protection on iOS and many setting possibilities to adapt SnowHaze to your needs. Become anonymous and protect all your devices using SnowHaze VPN. Your entire internet traffic will be encrypted and protected from man-in-the-middle attacks. Our Zero-Knowledge Auth technology uses random tokens to provide the first fully anonymous VPN; from registration, over payment, up to usage, every step is built with privacy by design. You can protect your IP address and access location specific contents by changing your perceived location. Everything is subject to the most simple privacy policy possible: Nothing is saved, really nothing. Even we don't know who you are! ***************************** 40% off yearly subscriptions ***************************** VPN: - Zero-Knowledge Auth technology - Anonymous - Usage on all your devices - VPN service on dedicated servers in 9 countries (Switzerland, USA, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Australia, Singapore, Poland) - OpenVPN and IPsec protocols - No logs - DNS leak protection - Hide your IP address and location - Access location specific contents - Perfect forward secrecy BROWSER: - Open-source - Tor Network Integration - Ad blocker - JavaScript control - Allow scripts temporary and permanently - Per tab and per site settings - 10 search engines including StartPage, Qwant, and DuckDuckGo - Automatic and forced HTTPS connections - Popover blocker - Control cache, cookies, HSTS and web data - Randomly changing user agents - Automatically delete history of private sites - Tracking blocker - HTTP referer blocker - Protection from canvas fingerprinting, audio context fingerprinting, session replay and many more - Passcode lock - Local data encryption - Privacy level calculation - Sandboxed tabs - Text search on page - QR and barcode scanner - Fast 365 day/year support Subscription: The yearly SnowHaze Premium subscription is valid for one year; the monthly SnowHaze Premium subscription is valid for one month. During this time, you have access to the SnowHaze VPN, the SnowHaze search engine and your lists are updated regularly. The payment is charged to your iTunes Account when confirming the purchase. All subscription automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription. Your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription. You can manage your subscription in your Account Settings by tapping on 'View all my Subscriptions'. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase the corresponding subscription. Terms of service https://snowhaze.com/en/terms-of-service.html Privacy policy https://snowhaze.com/en/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tofu Authenticator at none against SnowHaze's 2. SnowHaze's advantage is ratings volume (503 vs 99). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SnowHaze sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Tofu Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tofu Authenticator against 4.6 for SnowHaze. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnowHaze has 503 ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Tofu Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 77% of SnowHaze's.
Tofu Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, SnowHaze every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tofu Authenticator | SnowHaze |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (99 ratings) | 4.6 (503 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better | 77.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 99 | 503 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 229 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Calle Luks | Illotros GmbH |
Customer experience
Tofu Authenticator
SnowHaze
User reviews
Tofu Authenticator
From 99 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and bloat-free
- 🔒 Privacy-focused and open-source
- 🚀 Works well and reliably
- ✨ Clean and beautiful design
- ⬆️ Good support for older iOS versions
Room to improve
- ❌ No backup or export options
- ⚠️ Loss of data on phone reset/loss
- 🪲 Missing QOL features
- ⏳ App seems unmaintained/dead
- 🚫 No iCloud sync
SnowHaze
From 503 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Stellar performance
- 🔒 Highly secure and private
- 👍 Granular privacy controls
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Excellent privacy features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 High data usage concerns
- 👎 Outdated or lacking updates
- 👎 Confusing or overwhelming settings
- 👎 Bookmarks management issues
Bugs and requests
Tofu Authenticator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Stored codes did not restore after factory reset
- Did not save in iCloud keychain as claimed
- Codes got out of sync
- Backend app changes but nothing since June 1st, 2024
Requested features
17 requests- Dark mode app icon
- Export/backup functionality
- Viewable/exportable TOTP secrets
- iCloud backup/sync option
- Manual backup option
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- QR code export feature
- Issuer icon for Wyze app
- Face ID/Touch ID/Biometric authentication for app access
- Password protection for the app
- Custom icons or colors for accounts
- Larger font for website names
- Apple Watch module
- Donation option
- JSON export of tokens
- Manual icon selection for manually entered items
- French language version
- PIN lock option
SnowHaze
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to copy URLs from address bar
- Inconsistent tab masking behavior
- Crashing or freezing on certain websites
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
Requested features
6 requests- Add ability to organize bookmarks
- Implement 'open in new tab' functionality
- Improve UI readability and clarity
- Provide more search engine options
- Add WebGL fingerprint protection
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- Implement automatic data deletion
In-app purchases
Tofu Authenticator
No in-app purchases
SnowHaze
- SnowHaze Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- SnowHaze Premium7 Days trial$47.991 Year









