OTP Auth vs TOTP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OTP Auth
Generate and manage two-factor authentication codes offline. Organize accounts with custom groups, search, and widgets. Securely store keys and choose your preferred protection methods.
- Offline code generation
- QR code scanning
- Custom account groups
- Search functionality
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
- Apple Watch app
- Biometric app lock
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Keep your two-factor codes in one place. OTP Auth is an authenticator for iPhone and iPad that generates verification codes offline and helps you find the right account with groups and search. Generate codes, even offline • Add accounts by scanning a QR code, reading one from an image, or entering a setup key manually. • Generate TOTP and HOTP codes without an internet connection after setup. • See the countdown for time-based codes and tap to copy. Keep accounts organized • Separate work and personal accounts with custom groups. • Drag to reorder and search by name. • Choose icon symbols and colors, with light and dark themes. Codes within reach • View TOTP codes in Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, or on Apple Watch. • Search accounts and add favorites on Apple Watch. • Lock Screen widgets require iOS 16 or later. Choose your protection • Authentication keys are stored in the device's system Keychain. • Enable the Face ID or Touch ID app lock and choose to hide codes by default. Premium: sync, back up and transfer The following features require an in-app purchase: • iCloud sync: sync authentication accounts between devices. • Encrypted backups: export a password-protected backup and import it when moving to a new device. • Account transfers: import supported authenticator backup files or transfer QR codes. • Service logos: match accounts with their services' icons. Code generation, QR setup, groups, search, icon symbols and colors, widgets, and Apple Watch features are free to use. Works with websites and services that support TOTP or HOTP. Enable two-factor authentication with the service before adding its account to OTP Auth.
TOTP
This utility app generates time-based one-time passwords for secure authentication. It provides a simple and efficient way to manage your two-factor authentication codes.
- Time-based OTP generation
- Secure authentication
- Two-factor authentication management
- Simple interface
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OTP Auth at 3.4 against TOTP's 1.0. OTP Auth also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1). TOTP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. OTP Auth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TOTP asks for nothing beyond the download.
OTP Auth holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OTP Auth has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | OTP Auth | TOTP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (19 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 浩 王 | Vinod Mathew |
Customer experience
OTP Auth
TOTP
In-app purchases
OTP Auth
- OTPAuth Premium$1.99
TOTP
No in-app purchases
