Comparison

TOTP Authenticator vs PPG MagicBox

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

PPG MagicBox

Features
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PPG MagicBox is a utility application for users of PPG MagicBox hardware. The application helps the PPG MagicBox connect to Wi-Fi.

Screenshots

TOTP Authenticator4 screens
PPG MagicBox2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PPG MagicBox at none against TOTP Authenticator's 2. PPG MagicBox also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. TOTP Authenticator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PPG MagicBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TOTP Authenticator versus PPG MagicBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOTP AuthenticatorPPG MagicBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppyFactorPPG Industries, Inc

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

PPG MagicBox

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

PPG MagicBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOTP Authenticator free?
TOTP Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PPG MagicBox free?
PPG MagicBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TOTP Authenticator or PPG MagicBox have ads?
Neither TOTP Authenticator nor PPG MagicBox shows ads.

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