iSimpleQR vs Proton Authenticator & 2FA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSimpleQR
Easily scan and generate various QR and barcode formats. Customize code colors and export them in multiple image formats and sizes. Optimized for iPhone and iPad.
- Scan multiple barcode and QR code types
- Generate QR, Code128, PDF417, and Aztec codes
- Customize foreground and background colors
- Export codes as PNG and JPEG
- Choose export pixel size
- Supports hex code and RGB colors
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With iSimpleQR you can - read these codes: upce, code39, code39Mod43, code93, code128, ean8, ean13, aztec, pdf417, itf14, dataMatrix, interleaved2of5, QR - generate these codes from text string: QR, code128, pdf417, aztec You can choose the foreground and background color for the codes you generate. The app support colors from hex code and rgb colors. You can export the codes you have made in png and jpeg format. You can also choose the pixel size you want the codes to be exported in. The app is optimised for iPhone, but works on iPad too.
Proton Authenticator & 2FA
Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes with an open-source, end-to-end encrypted authenticator app. It offers seamless cross-device syncing, effortless import from other apps, and robust backup options, all protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Take control of your digital security with a trusted and private solution.
- End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
- Effortless import from other authenticators
- Secure backup and export
- Swiss privacy by design
- Open source and transparent
- Offline support
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Get the authenticator trusted by millions — from Proton Mail, the world's largest encrypted email provider. Proton Authenticator is open source, end-to-end encrypted, and protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Protect all your new accounts and strengthen security on your existing ones. Proton Authenticator keeps your 2FA codes secure, accessible, and completely private — with full control over where your data is stored. KEY FEATURES Local-First Storage:Your 2FA codes are stored entirely on your device, giving you complete control over your data. Effortless Import: Migrate from Google Authenticator, Authy, or any other app in seconds. Secure Backup & Export: Retain full control of your data with easy backup and restore options. Swiss Privacy by Design: Built under Switzerland's strongest data protection regulations. Open Source & Transparent: Auditable code. No tracking. No ads. Take control of your digital security with encryption you can trust. Free to use: No Proton account required, ad-free. Offline support: On mobile and desktop apps No other 2FA app provides this combination of security and privacy. Trusted by millions. Built by Proton. Take control of your digital security today. Terms of service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Learn more: https://proton.me
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Proton Authenticator & 2FA at Free against iSimpleQR's $0.99. Proton Authenticator & 2FA also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 55 months) and ratings volume (710 vs 1). iSimpleQR's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On 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
Proton Authenticator & 2FA is free to download; iSimpleQR costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iSimpleQR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Authenticator & 2FA has 710 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
iSimpleQR ships an update every 55 months, Proton Authenticator & 2FA weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSimpleQR | Proton Authenticator & 2FA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (710 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 710 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 55 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | oskari saarinen | Proton AG |
Customer experience
iSimpleQR
Proton Authenticator & 2FA
Bugs and requests
iSimpleQR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Proton Authenticator & 2FA
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sync/login loop on iPad
- 2FA input broken on non-iPhone devices
- Screen strobing on iPad
- Duplicate entries after import
Requested features
5 requests- PIN unlock for desktop
- Alphabetical sorting option
- Export function (not just Proton-specific backup)
- Native macOS app
- Option to hide item icons
In-app purchases
iSimpleQR
No in-app purchases
Proton Authenticator & 2FA
No in-app purchases
Questions
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