Darktrace vs Proton Authenticator & 2FA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Darktrace
Monitor and manage your cybersecurity threats from anywhere. Receive real-time alerts and activate AI-driven autonomous response to protect against cyberattacks. This app requires a licensed Darktrace deployment.
- Real-time threat notifications
- Activate AI-driven autonomous response
- Monitor Darktrace deployment
- Stay connected to cyber defense
- View Threat Visualizer
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The Darktrace Mobile App is a new way to experience the Darktrace Threat Visualizer and benefit from Darktrace DETECT and Darktrace RESPOND technologies from wherever you are. With real-time threat notifications and the ability to activate AI-driven autonomous response, the Darktrace Mobile App allows you to stay connected with your Darktrace deployment at all times. Darktrace's mission is to free the world from cyber disruption. Its AI technology is relied on by over 7,700 customers worldwide to prevent, detect and respond to cyber-attacks. The Darktrace Mobile App is compatible with iOS 13.0 or later. The Darktrace Mobile App is not a stand-alone product and requires a licensed Darktrace deployment running version 5.2 or later. Access from the Darktrace instance to the Darktrace Mobile App Service cloud is also required.
Proton Authenticator & 2FA
Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes with an open-source, end-to-end encrypted authenticator app. It offers seamless cross-device syncing, effortless import from other apps, and robust backup options, all protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Take control of your digital security with a trusted and private solution.
- End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
- Effortless import from other authenticators
- Secure backup and export
- Swiss privacy by design
- Open source and transparent
- Offline support
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Get the authenticator trusted by millions — from Proton Mail, the world's largest encrypted email provider. Proton Authenticator is open source, end-to-end encrypted, and protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Protect all your new accounts and strengthen security on your existing ones. Proton Authenticator keeps your 2FA codes secure, accessible, and completely private — with full control over where your data is stored. KEY FEATURES Local-First Storage:Your 2FA codes are stored entirely on your device, giving you complete control over your data. Effortless Import: Migrate from Google Authenticator, Authy, or any other app in seconds. Secure Backup & Export: Retain full control of your data with easy backup and restore options. Swiss Privacy by Design: Built under Switzerland's strongest data protection regulations. Open Source & Transparent: Auditable code. No tracking. No ads. Take control of your digital security with encryption you can trust. Free to use: No Proton account required, ad-free. Offline support: On mobile and desktop apps No other 2FA app provides this combination of security and privacy. Trusted by millions. Built by Proton. Take control of your digital security today. Terms of service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Learn more: https://proton.me
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Proton Authenticator & 2FA at 4.6 against Darktrace's 3.5. Proton Authenticator & 2FA also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (58% vs 40%). Darktrace's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Proton Authenticator & 2FA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Authenticator & 2FA has 710 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Darktrace's written reviews are positive against 58% of Proton Authenticator & 2FA's.
Darktrace ships an update every 2 months, Proton Authenticator & 2FA weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Darktrace | Proton Authenticator & 2FA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (30 ratings) | 4.6 (710 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 57.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 | 710 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Darktrace Holdings Limited | Proton AG |
Customer experience
Darktrace
Proton Authenticator & 2FA
Bugs and requests
Darktrace
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Proton Authenticator & 2FA
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sync/login loop on iPad
- 2FA input broken on non-iPhone devices
- Screen strobing on iPad
- Duplicate entries after import
Requested features
5 requests- PIN unlock for desktop
- Alphabetical sorting option
- Export function (not just Proton-specific backup)
- Native macOS app
- Option to hide item icons
In-app purchases
Darktrace
No in-app purchases
Proton Authenticator & 2FA
No in-app purchases
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