Comparison

OTP Auth vs Auth.Jc

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Offline code generation
  • QR code scanning
  • Custom account groups
  • Search functionality
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app
  • Biometric app lock
Features
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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.

About

Auth.Jc

Features
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Auth.Jc is a full-featured authentication demo built with React Native. It showcases a production-ready auth stack with multiple sign-in methods, secure credential storage, and a polished iOS UI. Sign-In Options • Apple Sign-In (iOS only) • Google Sign-In • GitHub Sign-In • Email and password • Biometric login — Face ID and Touch ID Security • JWT access and refresh tokens with automatic refresh interceptor • Credentials stored in the device Keychain — never in plain storage • SSL certificate pinning • Rate limiting on login and password reset attempts • Input sanitization and XSS prevention Features • Push notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging • Deep linking for password reset flow • Dark and light themes with multiple color palettes • Profile editing with photo upload • Localization — English and Spanish • Portrait-optimized for iPhone Auth.Jc is an open-source portfolio project demonstrating modern React Native architecture. It is not a production identity provider.

Screenshots

OTP Auth4 screens
Auth.Jc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auth.Jc at none against OTP Auth's 1. Auth.Jc also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). OTP Auth's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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 Auth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Auth.Jc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OTP Auth ships an update every 6 months, Auth.Jc every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OTP Auth versus Auth.Jc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOTP AuthAuth.Jc
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer浩 王Juan Castro

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OTP Auth

One-time1
  • OTPAuth Premium$1.99
None

Auth.Jc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OTP Auth free?
OTP Auth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Auth.Jc free?
Auth.Jc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OTP Auth or Auth.Jc have ads?
Neither OTP Auth nor Auth.Jc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OTP Auth or Auth.Jc?
OTP Auth ships an update every 6 months, and Auth.Jc every 6 weeks. Most recently, OTP Auth was updated on November 3, 2026 and Auth.Jc on October 28, 2026.

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