SFU Vault vs Authenticator App ©
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SFU Vault
This app provides secure, locally-hosted file storage for Simon Fraser University members. It offers cloud-like sync and sharing capabilities while adhering to privacy laws. Access your SFU-related data from multiple devices with peace of mind.
- Locally-hosted file storage
- File sync and share
- Secure data storage
- Multi-device sync
- Compliance with privacy laws
- Web access
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The SFU Vault app allows any Simon Fraser University member with an active SFU Computing ID to use the SFU Vault file sync and share space based on SFU's ownCloud Enterprise deployment. Files uploaded to SFU Vault are stored in the SFU Data Centre, ensuring that your SFU-related data is secure and your use of this space is compliant with the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) laws related to the use of online services. SFU Vault is the preferred file storage space for members of SFU who need "cloud" and multi-device sync capabilities but who cannot use commercial/alternative services due to BC FIPPA concerns. Log in with your SFU Computing ID and password. SFU Vault is also accessible on the web at https://vault.sfu.ca.
Authenticator App ©
This app generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) for secure two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA). It simplifies logins by scanning QR codes and storing encrypted account data, offering backup and sync features.
- Generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP)
- Supports Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- Supports Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- QR code scanning for setup
- Encrypted data storage
- Secure backup and sync
- Touch ID/Face ID authorization
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Two Factor Authenticator is a simple and secure Mobile Authentication app (2FA Authenticator) that generates Time-based One-time authentication Passwords (TOTP). Authenticator App to help keep your online accounts secure on supporting TOTP websites. This Authenticator app makes your login more secure! By automatically scanning a QR code, this authenticator app generates a one-time password (OTP) for two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA), to protect your log-in and accounts from hacking. All commonly used online services like Google, Facebook, Github, LinkedIn, Dropbox, and thousands of other cloud applications can log in using the 2FA token generated by this authenticator app. With this authenticator, you can easily log into all your online accounts without having to remember various passwords. Authenticator app features: -Easy and user friendly No account setup is required, automatically scan QR Code with this authenticator and get a one-time password to enable 2FA/MFA authentication for your login. -Secure & Private Authy Authenticate All data stored in Authenticator is always encrypted, even when it's stored in iCloud to ensure that you are the only one who can access your data with 2-step authorization. - Protect your passwords Manage & Storage your account passwords, and keeps them safe and secure behind the one password that only you know. - Backup & Sync : In 2FA Authenticator, you can always make a secure encrypted backup, in case you lose your device or switch to a new one. With Autentifikator all your tokens will automatically synchronize across all devices. -Authorize with Touch ID or Face ID Confirm your identity with the application using Touch ID or Face ID and generate one-time tokens required to log in to your online accounts. - All Popular Accounts: We support verification (but are not associated with) the most popular services including Facebook, Google Chrome, Coinbase, Binance Playstation, Steam, Amazon, Paypal, Gmail, MS Microsoft, Instagram, Discord, Epic Roblox, and thousands of other providers. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://auth.intellvis.com/log/inislab/page?k=privepolicy Terms of Use: https://auth.intellvis.com/log/inislab/page?k=termsofuse
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App © at 3.9 against SFU Vault's 1.0. Authenticator App © also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (659 vs 1). SFU Vault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Authenticator App © sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. SFU Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.
Authenticator App © holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App © has 659 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SFU Vault's written reviews are positive against 33% of Authenticator App ©'s.
SFU Vault ships an update every 4 months, Authenticator App © every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SFU Vault | Authenticator App © |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.9 (659 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 32.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 659 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Fraser University | IntelliVision limited |
Customer experience
SFU Vault
Authenticator App ©
Bugs and requests
SFU Vault
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Authenticator App ©
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to add accounts
- Subscription issues
Requested features
3 requests- Free trial option
- Easier integration with other services
- More transparent pricing
In-app purchases
SFU Vault
No in-app purchases
Authenticator App ©
- Authenticator Weekly PRO$5.997 Days
- Authenticator Monthly PRO$9.991 Month
- Authenticator Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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- Authenticator 6-Months PRO$29.996 Months
- Authenticator Yearly Plan - Offer$29.991 Year
- Authenticator Yearly PRO3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Authenticator Yearly PRO$39.991 Year
- Authenticator Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
- Authenticator Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Authenticator Lifetime PRO$99.99
Questions
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