Comparison

Netcraft vs 2FA Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Netcraft

This app provides protection against phishing, web-based malware, and fake online shops. It leverages industry-leading data to identify and block threats as they emerge, enhancing your safety while browsing and shopping on mobile devices. Report suspicious sites and messages to contribute to a global security network.

Highlights
  • Phishing attack blocking
  • Malicious URL scanning in SMS
  • QR code scanning
  • Report suspicious websites
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Dark mode support
Features
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The free Netcraft app protects you from phishing and web-based malware attacks on your iPhone and iPad. The Netcraft app takes advantage of Netcraft's industry-leading data to provide protection from threats as soon as they appear. Stay protected using the same data that Netcraft uses to protect the world's largest brands and financial institutions. Stay protected from a range of threats including: - Phishing - Web-based malware - Credit card skimming attacks on compromised eCommerce sites - Fake shops imitating well-known brands - Attacks targeting global entities such as banks, social media platforms and cloud services Unlike desktop web browsers such as Chrome and Firefox, mobile browsers lack comprehensive anti-phishing protection. Use the Netcraft app to stay safe when browsing and shopping on the web. Report suspicious websites and text messages to Netcraft with just a tap. Suspicious SMS messages from unknown senders can be reported automatically, making you part of a global network of reporters. Features: - Block phishing attacks while browsing the web using iOS content blocker functionality - Automatically scan malicious URLs in SMS messages and mark them as spam - Scan and check QR codes before visiting - Easily report phishing attacks to help protect others worldwide and get rewarded with prizes - Siri Shortcuts - Dark mode - No ads or data harvesting Netcraft provides Internet security services including anti-fraud and anti-phishing services to the world's largest brands and financial institutions. Netcraft is based in London, United Kingdom, and has been a registered company in England and Wales since 1987 (company number 02161164).

About

2FA Authenticator

Secure your online accounts with this app that generates and stores two-factor authentication codes. Easily scan QR codes for setup and benefit from offline functionality and iCloud backup. Protect your digital identity with robust security features.

Highlights
  • Generate 2FA/MFA tokens
  • Scan QR codes for setup
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Passcode protection
  • Offline functionality
  • Support for 1000+ services
Features
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Never get locked out of an account again. AuthenticKey is the 2FA authenticator app built around the one thing other authenticators get wrong: moving to a new iPhone. Generate secure two-factor authentication codes for Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Instagram, GitHub, Coinbase and 1000+ other services — backed up through your private iCloud and ready the moment you sign in on a new device. WHY AUTHENTICKEY Most authenticator apps trap your 2FA codes on a single device. Lose the phone, factory reset, or upgrade to a new iPhone — and you're locked out of every account, hunting for recovery codes you never saved. AuthenticKey fixes this with end-to-end encrypted iCloud sync. Your codes follow your Apple ID, not your hardware. KEY FEATURES • One-tap setup — scan any 2FA QR code in seconds • Encrypted iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad • Apple Watch app — generate codes from your wrist (Premium) • Home Screen widget for instant code access (Premium) • Face ID, Touch ID and passcode lock for the app itself • Auto-clearing clipboard — copied codes wipe after 30 seconds • Works offline — TOTP and HOTP codes generate without internet • Supports SHA-1, SHA-256 and SHA-512 algorithms • Full RFC 6238 (TOTP) and RFC 4226 (HOTP) standard compliance • 11 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Korean, Japanese, Norwegian, Swedish MOVE TO A NEW IPHONE WITHOUT LOSING ACCESS Sign into iCloud on your new device, open AuthenticKey, and every account is exactly where you left it. No screenshots of recovery codes. No 30-minute account recovery flows. No emails to support teams. Migration that actually works. WORKS WITH 1000+ SERVICES Google · Microsoft · Apple · Amazon · Facebook · Instagram · X (Twitter) · Snapchat · TikTok · Discord · GitHub · Slack · Zoom · Dropbox · Coinbase · Binance · Kraken · KuCoin · Crypto.com · PayPal · Stripe · AWS · Azure · Salesforce · Okta · Duo · Cloudflare · Twitch · PlayStation · Xbox · Steam · Epic Games · LinkedIn · Reddit · Shopify · Notion · 1Password · LastPass · Bitwarden · ProtonMail · Tutanota · Fastmail — and any service supporting standard TOTP or HOTP. PERFECT FOR → Crypto traders securing Coinbase, Binance and Kraken accounts → Developers managing AWS, GitHub and Cloudflare access → Remote teams using Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Slack → Anyone who's lost 2FA codes during an iPhone upgrade → Privacy-conscious users who want their secrets to stay on Apple's hardware HOW WE PROTECT YOUR DATA Your 2FA secrets are encrypted on your device with AES-256-GCM and stored in the iOS Keychain. Sync uses your private iCloud — Apple can't read your codes and neither can we. We never see, store, or transmit your 2FA secrets in any form. For app improvement and crash diagnostics we collect anonymous usage statistics. Your 2FA secrets are never part of that data and never leave your device unencrypted. FREE VS PREMIUM Free: Core 2FA authenticator with iCloud backup, biometric lock and QR scanning. Premium unlocks: • Unlimited accounts • Custom sorting and reordering • Apple Watch sync • Home Screen widget code display • Priority support SUPPORT Email: info@authentickey.app Privacy Policy & Terms: https://authentickey.app/privacy

Screenshots

Netcraft4 screens
2FA Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 2FA Authenticator at 4.5 against Netcraft's 3.6. 2FA Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (154 vs 5). Netcraft's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Netcraft sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 2FA Authenticator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2FA Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2FA Authenticator has 154 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Netcraft's written reviews are positive against 75% of 2FA Authenticator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Netcraft versus 2FA Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetcraft2FA Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings)4.5 (154 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5154 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetcraft LtdAdSpark OU

Customer experience

Netcraft

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

2FA Authenticator

All ratings154 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Netcraft

One-time3
  • All Feeds Trial (28 day)Free
  • All Feeds Bundle (1 month)$1.99
  • All Feeds Bundle (12 months)$9.99
5 purchases

2FA Authenticator

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Offer$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Netcraft free?
Netcraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2FA Authenticator free?
2FA Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Netcraft or 2FA Authenticator?
2FA Authenticator is rated higher. Netcraft averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while 2FA Authenticator averages 4.5 from 154 ratings.
Do Netcraft or 2FA Authenticator have ads?
2FA Authenticator shows ads; Netcraft does not.
Which is updated more often, Netcraft or 2FA Authenticator?
Netcraft ships an update every 6 weeks, and 2FA Authenticator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Netcraft was updated on June 5, 2026 and 2FA Authenticator on September 24, 2026.

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