Toucan Authenticator vs SafeID Authenticator
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
SafeID Authenticator
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SafeID Authenticator is an OTP authenticator app with some unique features and functions to make your OTP tokens more secure and manageable. If you have multiple 2FA accounts and multiple devices, then SafeID Authenticator is the ideal app for you. Not only can you manage multiple 2FA accounts in a single app, you can also sync them across multiple devices, including smartphones and desktops.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Toucan Authenticator at every 6 weeks against SafeID Authenticator's every 3 months. SafeID Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 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, SafeID Authenticator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Toucan Authenticator | SafeID Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Purdy | Deepnet Security |
In-app purchases
Toucan Authenticator
No in-app purchases
SafeID Authenticator
No in-app purchases
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