Step Two vs Raivo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Step Two
This app provides a simple and intuitive way to manage your two-step verification codes. It offers a modern design and a Safari extension for quick and secure logins to your online accounts. Codes are automatically backed up and synced across devices via iCloud.
- Intuitive two-step verification management
- Modern and user-friendly design
- Safari extension for fast logins
- iCloud backup and sync
- Supports TOTP for any online account
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Step Two is a beautiful, modern two-step verification app. Its friendly and intuitive design makes two-step verification easy to use. It comes with a Safari extension so you can sign in to your accounts fast while keeping them more secure. And with iCloud, your two-step codes are automatically backed up and available on all your devices. Step Two works with any online account that uses time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for two-step verification, such as Google, Twitter, Amazon, and many more.
Raivo
Securely manage your multi-factor authentication codes with this app. It offers iCloud backup, export/import options, and seamless integration with a companion Mac app for quick access. Enjoy a fast, user-friendly experience with biometric unlocking and open-source transparency.
- iCloud backup and synchronization
- Export/import one-time passwords
- Send passwords to Mac
- Biometric unlock (FaceID/TouchID)
- Add custom icons
- Show current and previous OTP
- Open-source and community-driven
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Open Raivo Authenticator in one tap, sign in with FaceID and copy your one-time password to your Mac in one tap with the Raivo MacOS companion app. Using a multi-factor authenticator has never been easier! • Backup/synchronise one-time passwords to iCloud (end-to-end encrypted). • Export your one-time passwords to encrypted ZIP archives. • Import one-time passwords from previous exports. • Send your passwords to your Mac in one tap, cross iCloud account (end-to-end encrypted). • Add (custom) icons to your one-time passwords and apply effects. • Fast user experience with most often used functionality easily accessible. • Scan a QR code or add a one-time password manually. • Show both the current and previous one-time password. • Unlock Raivo OTP with FaceID, TouchID or a passcode. • Raivo OTP is native and open-source (built in Swift 5)! • Raivo OTP is open-source and community-driven! Your privacy and security matter to us: https://raivo-otp.com/privacy-policy/ https://raivo-otp.com/security-policy/
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Verdict
Step Two and Raivo both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Step Two's written reviews are positive against 36% of Raivo's. Raivo's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Step Two sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Raivo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Step Two against 4.4 for Raivo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 185 and 181 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Step Two's written reviews are positive against 36% of Raivo's.
Step Two ships an update every 2 months, Raivo every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Step Two | Raivo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (185 ratings) — better | 4.4 (181 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews — better | 36.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 185 — better | 181 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neil Sardesai | Mobime |
Customer experience
Step Two
Raivo
User reviews
Step Two
From 185 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless iCloud sync
- 👍 Gorgeous, clean design
- 🚀 Instant access and fast performance
- 👍 Excellent Apple ecosystem integration
- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 iCloud sync issues causing data loss
- 🔒 Lack of passcode/biometric security
- 👎 Expensive one-time upgrade price
- 👎 No option to edit/rename account labels
Raivo
From 181 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Best 2FA available
- 👍 Very convenient
- 👍 Simple and awesome
- 👍 Does the job well
- 🔒 Great open-source 2FA
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Incompatible with older devices
- 🐛 Sync Broken
- 🐛 Background screen security
Bugs and requests
Step Two
Reported bugs
2 issues- Accounts disappearing from the app
- Incompatibility with older Apple Watch models
Requested features
6 requests- Add passcode/Face ID/Touch ID security
- Implement account folders/categories
- Add widgets for iOS/macOS
- Allow editing of account labels
- Provide export/backup functionality
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- Add support for more 2FA types (e.g., Steam Guard, Battle.net)
Raivo
Reported bugs
6 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Sync Broken
- File extract
- Was my favourite
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- Another great but seeming abandoned app?
Requested features
4 requests- Autofill integration
- Apple Watch companion app
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
In-app purchases
Step Two
- Unlimited$9.99
Raivo
- Coffee-Sized Tip$1.99
- Domain-sized Tip (x5)$7.99
- Raivo - Medium Donation$19.99
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- Hosting-sized tip$41.99
- License-sized tip$99.99








