Toucan Authenticator vs TwoID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Toucan Authenticator
This app simplifies online security by providing a streamlined two-factor authentication experience. It offers quick access to codes via widgets and an Apple Watch app, with robust security features like Face ID and Touch ID protection.
- Two-factor authentication
- Time and counter-based codes (TOTP/HOTP)
- Apple Watch app for code access
- Today View widget for quick access
- Face ID, Touch ID, or password protection
- Optimized iPad version
- Code export functionality
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Toucan is the best two-factor authentication app, built specifically for iOS. With Toucan Authenticator, it’s both easy and enjoyable to stay safe online. Why use Toucan? • Built for iOS, this beautifully presented app makes it a cinch to access account information and codes • Striking Apple Watch app lets you use your codes without your phone • Today view widget lets you easily access all of your codes • Protect access with Face ID, Touch ID or a password • Time and counter based (TOTP and HOTP) codes are both fully supported • A great, truly optimised iPad version • Export codes separately, or all at once
TwoID
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Keep your online accounts secure by enabling two-factor authentication, and keep your codes in easy reach with TwoID. • Store as many codes as you need • Copy codes with a single tap • Scan QR codes to set up new codes without hassle • Group codes and quickly filter to see only the codes you need • Customise colours and icons • Install the Apple Watch app to access codes from your wrist
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Toucan Authenticator at every 6 weeks against TwoID's every 25 months. TwoID's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Toucan Authenticator ships an update every 6 weeks, TwoID every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Toucan Authenticator | TwoID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Purdy | Evitani Limited |
In-app purchases
Toucan Authenticator
No in-app purchases
TwoID
No in-app purchases
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