OTP Auth vs LightWAN Authenticator
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.
LightWAN Authenticator
This app provides a secure and user-friendly method for multifactor authentication (MFA). It generates dynamic, time-based codes for logging into online accounts, adding an extra layer of security beyond passwords. Once configured, it works offline to generate tokens.
- Multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Generates One-Time Password (OTP) codes
- Add accounts via QR code scanning
- Supports multiple accounts
- Offline token generation
- Time-based dynamic token generation
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LightWAN Authenticator (“Authenticator”) is a software-based authenticator by LightWAN Technology that supports multifactor authentication (MFA), by which the Authenticator offers a user-friendly and secure way to log into your online accounts. The Authenticator generates multifactor authentication codes in your browser and application. Use it to add an extra layer of security to your LightWAN account, or any other accounts supporting One-Time Password (OTP). Once the MFA is enabled, you are suggested to enter your account password, as well as the dynamic token generated from the Authenticator, when you are logging into your account. After configuring, there’s no need for Internet connection to get the dynamic token. Features: - Add accounts by scanning QR codes - Authenticate multiple accounts - Generate time-based dynamic token synchronously
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightWAN Authenticator at none against OTP Auth's 1. LightWAN Authenticator also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). OTP Auth's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price 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
Both are free to download. OTP Auth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LightWAN Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
OTP Auth ships an update every 6 months, LightWAN Authenticator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OTP Auth | LightWAN Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 days — better |
| 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, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 浩 王 | Beijing Qingwang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
OTP Auth
LightWAN Authenticator
In-app purchases
OTP Auth
- OTPAuth Premium$1.99
LightWAN Authenticator
No in-app purchases
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