Comparison

TOTP Authenticator vs Authenticator ·

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

Authenticator ·

Securely store and generate two-factor authentication (2FA) tokens for your online accounts. Protect your accounts from hackers with an additional layer of security. Features encrypted backups, cross-device synchronization, and a private browser.

Highlights
  • Secure 2FA token generation
  • Encrypted iCloud backups
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Import/Export 2FA codes
  • Password manager with leak protection
  • Private browser
  • App PIN lock
Features
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Protect your accounts with secure 2FA codes, passwords, and private browsing in one app. Authenticator 7 stores and generates two-factor authentication codes for all your online accounts. Keep your data safe with encrypted storage, iCloud backup, Face ID, and Apple Watch support. FEATURES • Generate 2FA codes for all popular services Google, Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft, Amazon, Discord, Dropbox, PayPal, Slack, Shopify, Zoom and thousands more. • Secure encrypted backup All your 2FA codes, passwords, and secret keys are encrypted and safely stored in iCloud. Restore everything on a new device in seconds. • Sync across all Apple devices Your codes automatically sync between iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. • Easy import and export Import 2FA codes from other authenticator apps with QR code or CSV. Export your data anytime. • Password Manager Store passwords in one secure place. Get alerts if your password appears in a data leak. • Password Generator Create strong passwords with custom length, symbols, and numbers. • App Lock Protect the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN code with auto-lock. • Organize your codes Create folders, use drag and drop, and add custom icons for easier access. • Private Browser Browse privately with no history, cookies, or tracking. • Built-in VPN Protect your connection, hide your IP address, block ads, and stay safe on public Wi-Fi. Your privacy comes first. All data is encrypted and only you can access it. Privacy Policy: https://www.team2swift.com/privacy-authenticator/ Terms of Use: https://www.team2swift.com/terms-authenticator/

Screenshots

TOTP Authenticator4 screens
Authenticator ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Authenticator · at every 9 days against TOTP Authenticator's every 2 months. Authenticator · also leads on chart position (#37 vs unranked) and ratings volume (26K vs 3.9K). TOTP Authenticator's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 24%). On price, rating, 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. TOTP Authenticator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Authenticator · sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TOTP Authenticator against 4.6 for Authenticator ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator · has 26K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of TOTP Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 24% of Authenticator ·'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOTP Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator · every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
TOTP Authenticator versus Authenticator ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOTP AuthenticatorAuthenticator ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better4.6 (26K ratings)
Positive reviews34.3% of reviews — better23.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K26K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#37 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB129 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAppyFactorSMM service, s.r.o.

Customer experience

TOTP Authenticator

All ratings3,870 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative57.1%

Authenticator ·

All ratings26,318 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews282 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative72.3%

User reviews

TOTP Authenticator

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Solid free basic experience
  • 🚀 Simple and effective
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up new accounts
  • 🚀 Chrome extension is cool
  • 🔒 Excellent app for 2FA

Room to improve

  • 🐛 No export functionality
  • 🐛 Impossible to recover account without paying
  • 🐛 Can't save Authy keys from sites
  • 🐛 Codes expire too fast
  • 🐛 Doesn't work with some services

Authenticator ·

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Helpful for 2FA
  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Efficient authentication

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 💰 Subscription-based model
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
  • 🤔 Misleading marketing

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

Authenticator ·

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Codes not working as expected
  • Accounts disappearing after device change
  • Inability to cancel subscription

Requested features

3 requests
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Support for more account types
  • Clearer instructions for setup and usage

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TOTP Authenticator

One-time2
  • TOTP Premium Features$5.99
  • TOTP Default Product$5.99
12 purchases

Authenticator ·

Subscriptions12
  • 1 Week Starter$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month Promo$7.991 Month
  • 1 Week Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • 1 Month Plan - VPN3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plan$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Special1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plan - 7 Days7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Year Plan$49.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - 3 Days3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year - 7 Days$69.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - VPN3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is TOTP Authenticator free?
TOTP Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator · free?
Authenticator · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TOTP Authenticator or Authenticator ·?
TOTP Authenticator is rated higher. TOTP Authenticator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Authenticator · averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.
Do TOTP Authenticator or Authenticator · have ads?
Neither TOTP Authenticator nor Authenticator · shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOTP Authenticator or Authenticator ·?
TOTP Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and Authenticator · every 9 days. Most recently, TOTP Authenticator was updated on September 21, 2026 and Authenticator · on September 24, 2026.

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