Comparison

Mobile OTP Authenticator vs TixLive Scanner

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

Head to head
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
Features
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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.

About

TixLive Scanner

Features
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TixLive Scanner is a staff-only tool for ticket check-in at events.

Screenshots

Mobile OTP Authenticator3 screens
TixLive Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TixLive Scanner at every 8 days against Mobile OTP Authenticator's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile OTP Authenticator ships an update every 8 months, TixLive Scanner every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mobile OTP Authenticator versus TixLive Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile OTP AuthenticatorTixLive Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlbert PartiMaxim Stepanov

In-app purchases

None

Mobile OTP Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

TixLive Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile OTP Authenticator free?
Mobile OTP Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TixLive Scanner free?
TixLive Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobile OTP Authenticator or TixLive Scanner have ads?
Neither Mobile OTP Authenticator nor TixLive Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile OTP Authenticator or TixLive Scanner?
Mobile OTP Authenticator ships an update every 8 months, and TixLive Scanner every 8 days. Most recently, Mobile OTP Authenticator was updated on November 2, 2026 and TixLive Scanner on October 28, 2026.

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