Toucan Authenticator vs Offgrid Tower Security
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
Offgrid Tower Security
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Offgrid Tower Security is more than just an app. It’s an ecosystem of IOT technology that simplifies security system control in the outdoor world: • Arm & Disarm CCTV systems manually, by schedule or via other devices • Open and close smart padlocks and key boxes • Control our proprietary I/O Controller • Receive signals from IOT sensors such as contact sensors, flood sensors and more • Smart rules linking all the above together - opening the smart padlock disarms the CCTV system Not only can you control who can open your outdoor entrances or set/unset security systems, but also know in real-time who is entering your property and whether any important entrances are open or closed. No more painful key, fob or GSM dialler management. No more inadequate combination locks. No more wondering if your entrance is open or closed. No more painful schedule management for CCTV systems
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Offgrid Tower Security at 15.0 against Toucan Authenticator's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, Offgrid Tower Security monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Toucan Authenticator | Offgrid Tower Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Purdy | Tower Security |
In-app purchases
Toucan Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Offgrid Tower Security
No in-app purchases
Questions
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