Comparison

OTP vs Mobile OTP Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

OTP

This app generates secure one-time passwords for two-factor authentication on your device. It supports various protocols, allows easy account setup via QR codes or manual entry, and offers robust security features like biometric locks and encrypted backups.

Highlights
  • TOTP & HOTP code generation
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • Biometric app lock (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Encrypted data export/import
  • Account grouping and organization
  • Dark Mode support
  • iCloud sync and backup
Features
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OTP-Auth is a beautifully designed two-factor authentication (2FA) app that generates one-time passwords on your iPhone. Supporting both TOTP and HOTP protocols, it adds an essential layer of security to all your online accounts. KEY FEATURES: - Generate TOTP & HOTP verification codes offline - Scan QR codes or add accounts manually - Tap to reveal code and copy to clipboard - Face ID & Touch ID biometric app lock - Dark Mode with system, light, and dark themes - iCloud sync and backup across devices - Export & import data with AES-256-GCM encryption - Import from Google Authenticator, 2FAS, and Aegis - 60+ branded service icons with auto-matching - Account grouping with drag-and-drop reorder - Search and sort by name, type, or custom order - Modern card-style UI with smooth animations SECURITY FIRST: Your authentication secrets never leave your device or your iCloud. Encrypted exports use AES-256-GCM. Biometric authentication keeps your codes private even if someone has your phone. IMPORT & EXPORT: Easily migrate from other authenticator apps. OTP-Auth supports encrypted JSON, plain text URI, 2FAS backup, Aegis vault, and Google Authenticator QR migration. Export your data securely with password-protected encryption. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY: Group accounts into custom folders, drag and drop to reorder, and use the built-in search to find any account instantly. Hide codes by default and reveal with a tap. PERMISSIONS: Camera access is required for scanning QR codes to add accounts. Learn more about OTP verification: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/One-time_password

About

Mobile OTP Authenticator

Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes. Easily add accounts by scanning QR codes or manual entry. Protect your online accounts with industry-standard HOTP and TOTP algorithms.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning for account setup
  • Manual account entry
  • Secure data storage in iOS Keychain
  • Supports HOTP and TOTP algorithms
  • Works with popular services like Google, Facebook, Amazon
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Scan the QR code issued by the two-factor authentication and automatically add the account you want to protect or select manual entry to manually set up the account. The account is stored in data security in the iOS key holder. The application supports all services that provide two-factor authentication using HOTP and TOTP algorithms. For example, Google, Facebook, Dropbox, Amazon, GitHub, Synology…. etc.

Screenshots

OTP4 screens
Mobile OTP Authenticator3 screens

Verdict

The call

OTP and Mobile OTP Authenticator both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Mobile OTP Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 0% of OTP's. Mobile OTP Authenticator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). OTP's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). On price, rating, 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. OTP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mobile OTP Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for OTP against 3.5 for Mobile OTP Authenticator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OTP has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of OTP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mobile OTP Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OTP ships an update every 6 months, Mobile OTP Authenticator every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OTP versus Mobile OTP Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOTPMobile OTP Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (18 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer浩 王Albert Parti

Customer experience

OTP

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Mobile OTP Authenticator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OTP

One-time1
  • OTPAuth Premium$1.99
None

Mobile OTP Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OTP free?
OTP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mobile OTP Authenticator free?
Mobile OTP Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OTP or Mobile OTP Authenticator?
OTP is rated higher. OTP averages 3.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Mobile OTP Authenticator averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do OTP or Mobile OTP Authenticator have ads?
Neither OTP nor Mobile OTP Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OTP or Mobile OTP Authenticator?
OTP ships an update every 6 months, and Mobile OTP Authenticator every 8 months. Most recently, OTP was updated on July 28, 2026 and Mobile OTP Authenticator on June 9, 2026.

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