Comparison

Toucan Authenticator vs Offgrid Tower Security

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Offgrid Tower Security

Features
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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

Screenshots

Toucan Authenticator4 screens
Offgrid Tower Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Toucan Authenticator versus Offgrid Tower Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToucan AuthenticatorOffgrid Tower Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael PurdyTower Security

In-app purchases

None

Toucan Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Offgrid Tower Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Toucan Authenticator free?
Toucan Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Offgrid Tower Security free?
Offgrid Tower Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Toucan Authenticator or Offgrid Tower Security have ads?
Neither Toucan Authenticator nor Offgrid Tower Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Toucan Authenticator or Offgrid Tower Security?
Toucan Authenticator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Offgrid Tower Security monthly. Most recently, Toucan Authenticator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Offgrid Tower Security on November 5, 2026.

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