Tofu Authenticator vs Octo Browser
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.
Octo Browser
This private browser allows you to create separate profiles for different online activities, ensuring your cookies, cache, and history remain isolated. Easily switch between work, personal, or research contexts without data leakage.
- Independent browser profiles
- Isolated cookies and cache
- Separate browsing history
- Customizable browser identification
- Proxy support (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5)
- Instant profile switching
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A private browser built on independent profiles. Create browser profiles for every context you need - work, personal, research, or anything else. Each profile is its own world, with its own cookies, cache, history, and settings. Switch between them in one tap. Nothing leaks between them. PROFILES THAT STAY SEPARATE Every browser profile is its own container. Cookies and sessions don't mix, and data from one profile never shows up in another. - Create profiles in seconds - Each profile has its own cookies, storage, and session - Instant switching from the main screen - Separate browser history POWERFUL BROWSING TOOLS Every profile comes with flexible settings you fully control: - Browser identification, language, timezone, and regional settings - Proxy (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5) MADE FOR EVERYDAY USE - Keep work and personal browsing fully separated - Stay signed in to different sites across different profiles
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tofu Authenticator at 4.6 against Octo Browser's 3.6. Tofu Authenticator also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 53%) and ratings volume (99 vs 20). Octo Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tofu Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Tofu Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 53% of Octo Browser's.
Tofu Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, Octo Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tofu Authenticator | Octo Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (99 ratings) — better | 3.6 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews — better | 53.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Calle Luks | BLACKBIRD SECURE BROWSING LTD |
Customer experience
Tofu Authenticator
Octo Browser
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
Octo Browser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tofu Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Octo Browser
No in-app purchases
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