# Step Two vs TimeKey

The clearest difference is rating: Step Two at 4.5 against TimeKey's 3.7. Step Two also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (185 vs 3). TimeKey's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Two sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Two holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Two has 185 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Step Two ships an update every 2 months, TimeKey every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Two | TimeKey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-two/id1291130842/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timekey/id1506129753/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neil Sardesai](https://appshunter.io/developer/891354771) | [Naoki Chiba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506129752) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Two

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-two/id1291130842)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless iCloud sync
- 👍 Gorgeous, clean design
- 🚀 Instant access and fast performance
- 👍 Excellent Apple ecosystem integration
- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 iCloud sync issues causing data loss
- 🔒 Lack of passcode/biometric security
- 👎 Expensive one-time upgrade price
- 👎 No option to edit/rename account labels

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts disappearing from the app
- Incompatibility with older Apple Watch models

**Requested features**

- 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


### TimeKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timekey/id1506129753)

This app generates secure Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) for two-factor authentication, protecting your online accounts. It offers local data storage, biometric security, and an intuitive interface for easy account management and quick code access. No internet connection is needed for code generation.

**Highlights:** Generate secure TOTP codes, Import accounts via QR code or manual entry, Organize accounts with categories and favorites, Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID), Passcode protection, Dark mode support, Export QR codes for backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 month | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium 1 year | $13.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Two free?

Step Two is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeKey free?

TimeKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Step Two or TimeKey?

Step Two is rated higher. Step Two averages 4.5 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while TimeKey averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Step Two or TimeKey have ads?

TimeKey shows ads; Step Two does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step Two or TimeKey?

Step Two ships an update every 2 months, and TimeKey every 6 weeks. Most recently, Step Two was updated on July 17, 2026 and TimeKey on September 15, 2026.

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