# Tofu Authenticator vs SimpleLogin

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tofu Authenticator at none against SimpleLogin's 2. Tofu Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SimpleLogin's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleLogin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Tofu Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimpleLogin holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleLogin has 1.3K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Tofu Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 84% of SimpleLogin's.

Tofu Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, SimpleLogin every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tofu Authenticator | SimpleLogin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tofu-authenticator/id1082229305/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelogin-email-alias/id1494359858/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calle Luks](https://appshunter.io/developer/983032959) | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) |

## What reviewers say

### Tofu Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tofu-authenticator/id1082229305)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and bloat-free
- 🔒 Privacy-focused and open-source
- 🚀 Works well and reliably
- ✨ Clean and beautiful design
- ⬆️ Good support for older iOS versions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No backup or export options
- ⚠️ Loss of data on phone reset/loss
- 🪲 Missing QOL features
- ⏳ App seems unmaintained/dead
- 🚫 No iCloud sync

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Dark mode app icon
- Export/backup functionality
- Viewable/exportable TOTP secrets
- iCloud backup/sync option
- Manual backup option


### SimpleLogin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelogin-email-alias/id1494359858)

Create temporary, anonymous email addresses to protect your personal inbox from spam and tracking. Forward emails to your main inbox and reply from your alias, keeping your real address hidden. Easily disable aliases if they receive unwanted messages.

**Highlights:** Create anonymous email aliases, Forward emails to personal inbox, Reply from alias address, Send emails from alias, Disable aliases to block spam, PGP encryption support, Use custom domains

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tofu Authenticator free?

Tofu Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimpleLogin free?

SimpleLogin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tofu Authenticator or SimpleLogin?

SimpleLogin is rated higher. Tofu Authenticator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while SimpleLogin averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Tofu Authenticator or SimpleLogin have ads?

Neither Tofu Authenticator nor SimpleLogin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tofu Authenticator or SimpleLogin?

Tofu Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, and SimpleLogin every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tofu Authenticator was updated on October 15, 2026 and SimpleLogin on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*