Comparison

文墨天机®(专业版) vs Authenticator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

文墨天机®(专业版)

This professional astrology tool assists researchers in studying Zi Wei Dou Shu, a traditional Chinese predictive art. It offers accurate astrological charts with a wide time range and supports various schools of thought, making complex calculations accessible.

Highlights
  • Zi Wei Dou Shu charting
  • High-precision astronomical calendar
  • Wide time range for charts
  • Supports multiple astrological schools
  • User-friendly interface
  • Continuous updates
Features
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文墨天机®(专业版)是集飞星、三合、四化、四柱于一身的星座易学研究者的必备辅助工具 紫微斗数,是中国传统预测学重要的支派之一,位列“五大神数”之首,通过人出生的年月日时来预测人一生的吉凶祸福。历史上,紫微斗数在民间的流传并不十分广泛,一方面是因为古代的紫微斗数预测术是皇家御用;另一方面,排盘的复杂性也极大地限制了其在民间的传播。当代计算机技术的快速发展,使原本复杂的紫微斗数排盘变的容易,在过去的二十多年间,各种排盘软件层出不穷。然而,网络上的排盘软件或多或少存在一些问题,例如:1.安星不准;2.排盘时间范围小;3.排盘方法局限于单一流派而无法广泛兼容;4.软件长时间不更新造成遗留错误无法修正、新系统版本兼容性问题层出不穷…… “文墨天机®”正是为解决上述问题而精心设计研发的一套专业易学排盘软件,服务于易学爱好者和资深易学研究者。它具备以下特点: 1. 内置高精度天文历,可排盘的时间范围大,弥补了同类排盘软件可排盘时间范围小、不便于研究古人命盘和后人命盘的缺点。 2. 支持多种系统平台,提供了一致的界面风格和操作体验,是目前业界兼容终端广泛并且实用易用的一套专业易学排盘程序。 3. 提供精心设计的排盘界面,风格简约而不简单,精心设计并优化盘面布局和配色风格,满足各层次易学研究者的使用需求。 4. 提供丰富的流派设置选项,满足不同流派易学研究者依据自身所学进行灵活设定的需求。 5. 提供方便快捷的大限、小限、流年、流月、流日和流时切换功能,大幅简化交互复杂度。 6. 提供持续的软件更新服务,广泛倾听用户的意见和建议,持续更新并改进产品已逾十年。

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Authenticator

Features
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Security Authenticator provides an all-in-one security solution featuring two-factor authentication, password management, AutoFill, and private browsing. Store authentication accounts and website passwords in an encrypted vault, protected by Face ID and an independent app lock password for safer and more convenient everyday sign-ins. Core Features Two-Factor Authentication Codes: Add 2FA accounts by scanning a QR code or manually entering a secret key. The app automatically generates dynamic verification codes and supports standard TOTP and HOTP protocols for websites, email services, and other online platforms. Secure Password Management: Store website addresses, usernames, passwords, and notes in one place, reducing the security risks of reusing the same password. All password data is encrypted and stored in a secure local vault. Strong Password Generator: Quickly generate strong random passwords. Customize password length and choose whether to include numbers, symbols, and other character types, helping you use a unique password for every website. iOS AutoFill: Use iOS AutoFill in Safari and other compatible apps. Select saved credentials from the system credential interface and fill them after biometric authentication. Face ID Protection: Unlock the app and authorize AutoFill using Face ID. You can also access your vault with an independent app lock password, preventing unauthorized access to your verification codes and passwords. Encrypted iCloud Sync: Sync your encrypted vault data to your personal iCloud account and keep authentication accounts and passwords consistent across your own Apple devices. Private Browser: Browse the web in a separate private environment without retaining long-term login sessions or browsing data. When a browsing session is closed, the app clears its associated cache, cookies, and temporary data. User Experience and Benefits Quick Account Setup: Scan a 2FA QR code provided by a website to complete setup and start viewing verification codes. Secret keys can also be entered manually. Encrypted Sensitive Data: 2FA secret keys, website passwords, notes, and other sensitive information are stored in an encrypted vault. Sensitive screens are automatically hidden when the app moves to the background. Fewer Copy-and-Paste Steps: Use the iOS AutoFill extension to select passwords or dynamic verification codes directly on supported login pages, reducing the need to switch between apps. Password History: Keep a limited history of recent passwords when making changes, helping you verify previous updates without accumulating sensitive information indefinitely. The free version includes access to basic features. Automatic cloud backup, advanced AutoFill features, and expanded storage for accounts and passwords require a Premium subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.hnmichuang.com/privacy_policy/com.michuang.authenticator.ios/policy_other_en.html User Agreement: https://www.hnmichuang.com/privacy_policy/com.michuang.authenticator.ios/protocol_other_en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

文墨天机®(专业版)4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 文墨天机®(专业版) at 14.0 against Authenticator's 16.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 文墨天机®(专业版) sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Authenticator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
文墨天机®(专业版) versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter文墨天机®(专业版)Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (588 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings588 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer文辉 王莉 张

Bugs and requests

文墨天机®(专业版)

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Crashes after update
  • Blurry screen and reduced resolution
  • Display issues on iPhone 17
  • Quick charting often malfunctions
  • Four pillars reverse lookup not working
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  • Inconsistent four pillars and eight characters
  • App requires re-payment on new phone
  • Paid for last year, cannot use this year
  • Lagging on Apple devices
  • Slow and laggy after automatic upgrade
  • Paid features from previous version now require new payment
  • Some users don't understand the charts
  • Paid for advanced features, but results differ from friend's free version
  • New version has issues, not stable
  • Does not follow solar terms for monthly charts
  • Some calculations for 'fate master' and 'body master' may be inaccurate
  • Dark mode and simplified star preferences need manual adjustment each time
  • Compact mode requires individual clicks for year/month/day switching
  • Icon design could be more classical
  • Pro watermark could be more classical
  • Traditional Chinese characters not fully implemented in settings

Requested features

39 requests
  • Support for iPhone Air
  • Support for Android and Windows platforms
  • Add archiving and search functionality
  • Consider a subscription model for Pro features
  • Add annotation function for major and minor cycles time points
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  • Improve monthly charts to follow solar terms
  • Allow manual input of four pillars
  • Directly save to the fate library after four pillars charting
  • Add annotations for time points in major and minor cycles
  • Improve compact mode for easier year/month/day switching
  • Consider a more classical design for icons and pro watermark
  • Fix traditional Chinese character display issues
  • Add an English version
  • Provide demonstration for star placement steps
  • Allow saving simplified star preferences
  • Option to disable dark mode
  • Account system for purchased features when changing phones
  • Add detailed annual analysis information
  • Add ability to manually input birth date and time
  • Display corresponding years in each palace when selecting a major cycle in the three-harmony chart
  • Add support for multiple platforms (Android, Windows)
  • Add archiving and retrieval function
  • Consider subscription model for pro version
  • Add annotation function for major and minor cycles time points
  • Improve monthly charts to follow solar terms
  • Allow manual input of four pillars
  • Directly save to fate library after four pillars charting
  • Add annotation for time points in major and minor cycles
  • Improve compact mode for easier year/month/day switching
  • Consider classical design for icons and pro watermark
  • Fix traditional Chinese character display issues
  • Add English version
  • Provide demonstration for star placement steps
  • Allow saving simplified star preferences
  • Option to disable dark mode
  • Account system for purchased features when changing phones
  • Add detailed annual analysis information
  • Add ability to manually input birth date and time
  • Display corresponding years in each palace when selecting a major cycle in the three-harmony chart

Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

文墨天机®(专业版)

One-time4
  • 辅助功能增强包$9.99
  • 中州派地盘和人盘排盘功能$9.99
  • 大限流年增强包(童限+小限)$14.99
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  • 三合盘流月流日流时排盘功能$24.99
2 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days

Questions

Is 文墨天机®(专业版) free?
文墨天机®(专业版) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 文墨天机®(专业版) or Authenticator have ads?
Neither 文墨天机®(专业版) nor Authenticator shows ads.

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