Comparison

TOTP Authenticator vs Argus

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

Head to head
About

TOTP Authenticator

Enhance your online security with this app that generates one-time tokens for two-factor authentication. Protect your accounts from hackers by easily adding 2FA to your online services. Supports cloud sync and a Chrome extension for seamless desktop integration.

Highlights
  • Cloud Sync for backup
  • Chrome Extension for desktop
  • Dark and light theme support
  • Multi-platform and multi-device sync
  • Unlimited account support
  • Home screen widgets
  • Biometric app lock
Features
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The 2FA authenticator for people with more than five accounts. TOTP Authenticator generates the six-digit verification codes you need to sign in to Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, GitHub, PayPal and 1000+ other services — but with the cloud sync, browser push, and widgets that the other authenticators don't give you. — WHY PEOPLE SWITCH — • ENCRYPTED CLOUD SYNC — Back up to iCloud or Google Drive. Your data stays in your own cloud account; you stay in control. Restore on a new Phone in seconds. • PUSH CODES TO YOUR BROWSER — Pair our Chrome or Firefox extension once. From then on, one tap on your phone copies the right 2FA code to your desktop clipboard — ready to paste. Your security key never leaves your phone. We never see your codes. • LOCK SCREEN & HOME SCREEN WIDGETS — Pin your most-used accounts to your Lock Screen or Home Screen. Glance, tap, copied. Live countdown built in. • YOUR DATA TRAVELS WITH YOU — Already used our app on a different platform? Encrypted backups round-trip cleanly between iOS and other platforms via Google Drive. — PRIVACY BY DEFAULT — • Face ID or Touch ID lock. • Tap-to-reveal — codes stay hidden in the list until you tap. • Screen Security blocks screenshots and screen recording, on by default. • No analytics. No tracking. No servers that can leak your secrets. — ORGANISED THE WAY YOU THINK — • Eight colour-coded categories: Personal, Work, Social, Entertainment, Tools, Finance, Favourites, Other. • Instant search with one-tap category filter. • Drag to reorder. Pin to Favourites for one-tap access. • Pick an issuer icon from our library, or auto-match when you scan a QR code. • Add accounts by camera, by photo library QR scan, or by typing the key manually. • Works offline — codes are generated on your device. No network required to sign in. — WORKS WITH — Google, Apple ID, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, GitHub, PayPal, Dropbox, LinkedIn, Twitter / X, Instagram, Yahoo, WordPress, Epic Games, Blizzard, GoDaddy, Bitbucket, TeamViewer, Dashlane, Evernote — and 1000+ other services that support the RFC 6238 TOTP standard that Google Authenticator uses. — WHAT'S NEW IN v1.23 — Rebuilt from the ground up. Faster, cleaner, fully localised in English, German, and Japanese. iCloud sync rewritten for reliability. New Lock Screen widget. New search with category filter. New tap-to-reveal privacy mode. — PREMIUM — Cloud Sync and Browser Push are part of TOTP Premium — a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Try the app free; upgrade if and when you need them. Questions, bug reports, requests? Use the in-app Contact form or email hello@binaryboot.com — we read every message. App-based 2FA only. Does not receive or generate SMS codes.

About

Argus

This open-source utility app generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) for secure authentication. It offers a lightweight, data-protected experience with support for dark mode, iCloud backups, and Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • TOTP algorithm support (RFC 6238)
  • Open-source
  • Lightweight design
  • Full data protection
  • Dark mode support
  • iCloud backup
  • Apple Watch compatibility
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Argus is an OTP Mobile App and support the Time-based One-time Password (TOTP) algorithm specified in RFC 6238. - Opensource - Lightwight - Full data protection - Support dark mode - Support otpauth-migration - Support Apple Watch - Support backup in iCloud

Screenshots

TOTP Authenticator4 screens
Argus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Argus at 100% against TOTP Authenticator's 36%. Argus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). TOTP Authenticator's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 3). On price and ads 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. TOTP Authenticator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Argus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TOTP Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOTP Authenticator has 3.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of TOTP Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Argus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOTP Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, Argus every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
TOTP Authenticator versus Argus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOTP AuthenticatorArgus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews36.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppyFactor晖 金

Customer experience

TOTP Authenticator

All ratings3,870 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative55.6%

Argus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TOTP Authenticator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Codes not working, invalid or expired
  • Sync issues, lost codes
  • Doesn't work with some services
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Increase font size of codes
  • Add folder/tree organization for keys
  • Implement Face ID support
  • Add dark mode theme
  • Allow pushing multiple codes to Chrome extension at once

Argus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TOTP Authenticator

One-time2
  • TOTP Premium Features$5.99
  • TOTP Default Product$5.99
None

Argus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOTP Authenticator free?
TOTP Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Argus free?
Argus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TOTP Authenticator or Argus?
TOTP Authenticator is rated higher. TOTP Authenticator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Argus averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do TOTP Authenticator or Argus have ads?
Neither TOTP Authenticator nor Argus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOTP Authenticator or Argus?
TOTP Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and Argus every 3 days. Most recently, TOTP Authenticator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Argus on October 24, 2026.

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