Toucan Authenticator vs Currently One
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
Currently One
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Currently One gives you real-time insights into your electricity consumption and price, to keep you in control of your energy costs. You can clearly see what happens when you turn on and off an electrical device, for example your heat pump or car battery charger. You decide how and with whom you share this data, for example to family members.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Currently One at every 3 weeks against Toucan Authenticator's every 6 weeks. Currently One also leads on 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, Currently One every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Toucan Authenticator | Currently One |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Purdy | Telldus Technologies AB |
In-app purchases
Toucan Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Currently One
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Toucan Authenticator free?
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