Comparison

Octopus Authenticator vs TrainMyFocus

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

Head to head
About

Octopus Authenticator

This app eliminates the need for passwords, offering a seamless and consistent login experience for users throughout their workday. Organizations benefit from enhanced security and control over credentials for various accounts and applications.

Highlights
  • Passwordless login
  • Seamless user experience
  • High assurance security
  • Credential control
  • Cross-domain authentication
Features
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With Secret Double Octopus, users no longer need to manage passwords and can enjoy a consistent seamless login experience throughout their work day. Organizations gain the benefits of high assurance and credential control across domain accounts, VPN, cloud applications and legacy apps.

About

TrainMyFocus

Features
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Build stronger focus with flexible Focus and Break timers, goals, habits, progress tracking, and a gamified coach that grows with your effort. TrainMyFocus is a practical way to start, stay on task, take intentional breaks, and understand how you use your time. FOCUS AND BREAK TIMERS - Start Focus or Break Sessions that count up. - Create countdown Blocks with overtime when needed. - Keep only one timer running at a time. - Choose Own Pace for manual control, Serious for distraction-aware automation, or Hardcore for stronger shielding when Screen Time access is enabled. GOALS AND HABITS - Create goals, projects, jobs, tests, and habits. - Choose a schedule and daily commitment. - Turn active plans into recurring Focus Blocks. - Track progress while keeping your private labels and descriptions on your device. MOTIVATION THAT GROWS WITH YOU - Earn XP from focused time and progress through 40 levels. - Unlock collectables and complete achievements. - Follow Focus Tips during intentional breaks. - See your Focus stamina and Break requirement over time. PROGRESS INSIGHTS - Review daily, weekly, and monthly Focus and Break history. - Explore elapsed time by timer and compare your routines. - Use clear charts to understand consistency and adjust your plan. OPTIONAL SCREEN TIME TOOLS - Choose apps and categories to shield during Focus. - Review activity through Apple's privacy-preserving Screen Time reports. - Screen Time permission is optional. Core timers, goals, habits, rewards, and analysis still work without it. LOCAL-FIRST PRIVACY Your timers, goals, habits, rewards, and analysis history are stored locally on your device. No TrainMyFocus account is required. Optional analytics is disabled by default and never includes your typed labels, names, descriptions, notes, or other private productivity content. FULL ACCESS TrainMyFocus includes a free usage allowance. Apple-eligible new subscribers can start a 7-day free trial with Monthly or Yearly at any time, including before using that allowance. Starting the trial creates the selected auto-renewable subscription through Apple and immediately unlocks Full Access. No subscription charge occurs during the trial; after seven days, the selected plan renews at the displayed price unless cancelled. Apple determines introductory-offer eligibility. Lifetime is an immediate one-time purchase and never includes the trial. Prices are shown by the App Store before confirmation. Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled through your Apple Account. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Hindi. Privacy Policy: https://leoapply092063.github.io/focus-trainer-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Octopus Authenticator3 screens
TrainMyFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Octopus Authenticator at none against TrainMyFocus's 3. TrainMyFocus's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TrainMyFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Octopus Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Octopus Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, TrainMyFocus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Octopus Authenticator versus TrainMyFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctopus AuthenticatorTrainMyFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (159 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings159 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecret Double OctopusLeonardo Paula

Bugs and requests

Octopus Authenticator

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Bluetooth notification impossible to get rid of
  • App pops up asking for Bluetooth access even when not needed
  • Update wiped out all account info
  • Constant issues: connection problems, app locks up, pings but won't respond
  • Apple Watch app hangs 90% of the time
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  • Psychotic notification sound
  • Apple Watch notification only works sometimes
  • App crashes on launch
  • Push notifications for Apple Watch broken for months
  • Cannot accept request from phone Lock Screen
  • Apple Watch component stuck at 'Loading...'
  • Must manually launch Watch app before prompt
  • Apple Watch app does not work
  • Clicking notification does not open app
  • Not receiving welcome email or setup email
  • Apple Watch app has never worked
  • App will not send authentication to new phone
  • No Apple Watch app
  • App crashes immediately on startup after OS update

Requested features

12 requests
  • Fix Bluetooth notification issue
  • Allow opting out of Bluetooth notifications
  • Improve Apple Watch app reliability
  • Allow authentication from notification
  • Fix watch app hanging issue
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  • Fix push notifications for Apple Watch
  • Allow accepting requests from phone Lock Screen
  • Set time limit for facial recognition
  • Provide instructions for new phone registration
  • Allow users to supply their email address for setup
  • Fix app crashes on launch
  • Fix app not opening after OS updates

TrainMyFocus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Octopus Authenticator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TrainMyFocus

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Trainer Full Access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Focus Trainer Full Access7 Days trial$23.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Trainer Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is Octopus Authenticator free?
Octopus Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrainMyFocus free?
TrainMyFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Octopus Authenticator or TrainMyFocus have ads?
Neither Octopus Authenticator nor TrainMyFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Octopus Authenticator or TrainMyFocus?
Octopus Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and TrainMyFocus every 11 days. Most recently, Octopus Authenticator was updated on October 14, 2026 and TrainMyFocus on October 10, 2026.

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