Toucan Authenticator vs QRable Code Generator & Reader
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
QRable Code Generator & Reader
Easily scan and generate QR codes for free. Customize their appearance and share them with others. An optional premium version offers enhanced features like iCloud syncing and family sharing.
- Scan QR codes
- Generate QR codes
- Share QR codes
- Customize QR code colors
- iCloud syncing (premium)
- Family sharing (premium)
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QRable is a very simple app that can scan and generate new QR codes for free. You can share them between other people. HOW TO SCAN QR CODE WITH QRable 1. Open the app 2. Tap "SCAN" 3. Allow camera (if you haven't already) and point it to the QR code 4. Done. 5. Now you can open it in the browser, copy it or share it HOW TO GENERATE NEW QR CODE 1. Open the app 2. Fill the input with url or any text 3. Tap on "GENERATE" 4. Done. 5. Now you can share it with your friends and family CHANGE COLOR ON QR CODE 1. Generate QR code 2. Tap on "Change colors" 3. Choose you colors 4. Tap on "Save" YOu can either use QR code reader for free on your iPhone or purchase a premium version INFORMATION ABOUT PREMIUM - In this version there is available "QRable Premium" upgrade with additional app features. - You are able to share it with your family members - Save all of your QR codes in iCloud and access it on any of your devices (iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch) - Color customizable QR codes Terms of Use: https://qrscanoffline.web.app/tos.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QRable Code Generator & Reader at 5.0 against Toucan Authenticator's 4.5. QRable Code Generator & Reader also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Toucan Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. QRable Code Generator & Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Toucan Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
QRable Code Generator & Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 8 respectively.
Toucan Authenticator ships an update every 6 weeks, QRable Code Generator & Reader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Toucan Authenticator | QRable Code Generator & Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Purdy | Pavel Srajer |
Customer experience
Toucan Authenticator
QRable Code Generator & Reader
In-app purchases
Toucan Authenticator
No in-app purchases
QRable Code Generator & Reader
- QRable Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime QRable Premium$17.99
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