IPSetup vs Hamster Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPSetup
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Find and configure A-TOUCH IP gateways on your local network. This application it's a tool to prepare your gateway to work on your local area network. It's similar to the existing desktop application but runs on mobile devices.
Hamster Authenticator
This app provides two-factor authentication with a strong focus on privacy and security. Your authentication codes are stored securely on your device and can be synced across multiple devices using iCloud Keychain.
- Two-factor authentication
- Privacy-focused design
- Secure on-device storage
- iCloud Keychain sync
- Cross-device compatibility
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A 2FA (Two Factor Authenticator) focuses on privacy and security. No account, no server. Your data stores securely on your own device. Sync across multiple devices with iCloud Keychain.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IPSetup at Free against Hamster Authenticator's $5.99. IPSetup also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 17.0). Hamster Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On 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
IPSetup is free to download; Hamster Authenticator costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IPSetup ships an update every 4 months, Hamster Authenticator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPSetup | Hamster Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | A-TOUCH | 俊 林 |
In-app purchases
IPSetup
No in-app purchases
Hamster Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IPSetup free?
Is Hamster Authenticator free?
Do IPSetup or Hamster Authenticator have ads?
Which is updated more often, IPSetup or Hamster Authenticator?
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