Authenticator from AEVI vs HotKey OTP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Authenticator from AEVI
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AEVI Pay Authenticator is a simple application that provides a multi-factor authentication on your mobile device. It generates time-based one-time passwords (OTP) for your AEVI Pay services. You need an initialization key before you can start to use this application.
HotKey OTP
This app securely generates and stores two-factor authentication codes for your accounts. It supports various import methods, offers offline functionality, and syncs across Apple devices via iCloud Keychain. Privacy is a core focus, with no tracking or ads.
- Generate TOTP and HOTP codes
- Import from other authenticator apps
- Steam Guard support
- Organize accounts with folders and notes
- Instant code copy with auto-clear
- Widgets and AutoFill support
- iCloud Keychain sync
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HotKey OTP is a fast, private two-factor authentication app. It generates the time-based (TOTP) and counter-based (HOTP) verification codes you need to sign in — stored securely on device and synced across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud Keychain. FEATURES • Add accounts by scanning a QR code, pasting an otpauth link, importing a file, or entering a key by hand • Import from Google Authenticator, 2FAS, and Aegis • Steam Guard support — get your 5-character Steam codes • Organize accounts into folders and add private notes • Tap any code to copy it instantly; optional auto-clear keeps your clipboard clean • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, plus AutoFill for one-time codes • Face ID / Touch ID lock • iCloud Keychain sync — your accounts appear automatically on all your Apple devices • Works completely offline PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account or sign-up required • No analytics, no tracking, no ads • Your secrets never leave your devices and Apple's iCloud Keychain Now available in English, Russian, German, French, and Simplified Chinese. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator from AEVI at none against HotKey OTP's 2. Authenticator from AEVI also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). HotKey OTP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 84 months). On price, 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. HotKey OTP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Authenticator from AEVI asks for nothing beyond the download.
Authenticator from AEVI ships an update every 84 months, HotKey OTP every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Authenticator from AEVI | HotKey OTP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 84 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aevi International GmbH | Hayk Bareghamyan |
In-app purchases
Authenticator from AEVI
No in-app purchases
HotKey OTP
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Lifetime Unlock$14.99
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