Comparison

Step Two vs Raivo

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Step Two4 screens
Raivo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Step Two versus Raivo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep TwoRaivo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (185 ratings) — better4.4 (181 ratings)
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews — better36.2% of reviews
Number of ratings185 — better181
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeil SardesaiMobime

Customer experience

Step Two

All ratings185 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.8%

Raivo

All ratings181 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews901 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative60.8%

User reviews

Step Two

From 185 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

1 purchases

Step Two

One-time1
  • Unlimited$9.99
5 purchases

Raivo

One-time5
  • 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

Questions

Is Step Two free?
Step Two is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Raivo free?
Raivo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Step Two or Raivo?
Step Two is rated higher. Step Two averages 4.5 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Raivo averages 4.4 from 181 ratings.
Do Step Two or Raivo have ads?
Neither Step Two nor Raivo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step Two or Raivo?
Step Two ships an update every 2 months, and Raivo every 10 days. Most recently, Step Two was updated on July 17, 2026 and Raivo on September 22, 2026.

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