ReadOn. vs Authenticator App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReadOn.
Discover and organize content from your favorite sources with this RSS reader. Enjoy distraction-free reading, bookmark articles, and share discoveries. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- Content discovery
- Personalized news feed
- Distraction-free reading
- Bookmark articles
- Share discoveries
- Intuitive interface
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ReadOn is a powerful RSS reader for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that helps you discover and organize the content you love. Easily search and subscribe to your favorite sources to create a personalized news feed. Enjoy distraction-free reading, bookmark articles for later, and share interesting discoveries with friends - all in one elegant, intuitive app.
Authenticator App
This app generates verification codes for two-factor and multi-factor authentication. It offers a secure, offline experience with no data collection or ads, serving as a robust alternative to other authenticator apps.
- Fully offline operation
- Private key storage
- Zero data collection
- Import accounts from Google Authenticator
- Scan QR codes or enter keys manually
- Instant code refresh with previews
- Bulk export options
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TwoAuth is a clean, secure and fully offline authenticator that generates verification codes for two-factor (2FA) and multi-factor (MFA) authentication — a drop-in replacement for Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator. WHY TWOAUTH • Fully offline: no sign-up, no servers, ever • Keys stay private: secrets are stored only in the local system Keychain and never uploaded • Zero data collection: no ads, no analytics, no third-party SDKs • Standards-based: a faithful implementation of RFC 4226 (HOTP) and RFC 6238 (TOTP), compatible with every website, enterprise system and service that supports two-factor or multi-factor authentication MOVE IN SECONDS • Scan the "Transfer accounts" QR codes from Google Authenticator to import everything at once • Add accounts by scanning a website QR code, reading a QR code from your photo library, or entering the secret key manually BUILT FOR SPEED • All codes on one screen, refreshed at the same instant • Codes flash red for the final 5 seconds, with the next code previewed and ready to copy • Tap a card to copy; pin favorites to the top • Brand logos for well-known services help you find accounts at a glance, with manual icon override BACKUP & TRANSFER • Bulk export as migration QR codes (Google Authenticator compatible) • Bulk export as a JSON file • Export any single account as a standard otpauth QR code THE DETAILS • Light / dark themes — follow the system or set your own • English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese • SHA1 / SHA256 / SHA512, 6–8 digit codes, custom periods and counters IMPORTANT Before deleting an account, disable two-factor authentication on the website or switch to another authenticator first, or you may be locked out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator App at none against ReadOn.'s 4. Authenticator App also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ReadOn.'s advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. ReadOn. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Authenticator App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadOn. has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
ReadOn. ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReadOn. | Authenticator App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 健翔 徐 | Hangzhou JoyTime Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
ReadOn.
Authenticator App
In-app purchases
ReadOn.
- Weekly Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Upgrade$1.99
Authenticator App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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