Comparison

TOTP Authenticator vs Pearson 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

Pearson Authenticator

Securely access apps and services with this authentication tool. Register your phone via QR codes to receive notifications or generate one-time passwords for login. Supports multiple accounts and biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Automatic setup via QR codes
  • Multiple account support
  • TouchID and FaceID authorization
  • Time and Counter based OTP generation
  • Secure access to apps and services
Features
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Pearson Authenticator works in conjunction with the Pearson Identity Platform to deliver easy, yet secure access to apps and services. Users can register their phones, using QR codes, to receive notifications or generate One-Time Passwords which can be used to securely log in. Features include: - Automatic setup via QR codes - Support for multiple accounts - Support for TouchID and FaceID to authorize access - Support for Time and Counter based One-Time Password generation

Screenshots

TOTP Authenticator4 screens
Pearson Authenticator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TOTP Authenticator at 4.7 against Pearson Authenticator's 2.6. TOTP Authenticator also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 7%) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 11). Pearson Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence 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. Pearson Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TOTP Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOTP Authenticator has 3.9K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of TOTP Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 7% of Pearson Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOTP Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, Pearson Authenticator every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TOTP Authenticator versus Pearson Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOTP AuthenticatorPearson Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better2.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews36.1% of reviews — better7.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — 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 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppyFactorPearson Education, Inc.

Customer experience

TOTP Authenticator

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

Pearson Authenticator

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.9%

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

Pearson Authenticator

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

Pearson Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOTP Authenticator free?
TOTP Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pearson Authenticator free?
Pearson Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TOTP Authenticator or Pearson Authenticator?
TOTP Authenticator is rated higher. TOTP Authenticator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Pearson Authenticator averages 2.6 from 11 ratings.
Do TOTP Authenticator or Pearson Authenticator have ads?
Neither TOTP Authenticator nor Pearson Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOTP Authenticator or Pearson Authenticator?
TOTP Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and Pearson Authenticator every 6 weeks. Most recently, TOTP Authenticator was updated on October 8, 2026 and Pearson Authenticator on October 8, 2026.

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