Comparison

Padloc vs Ente Auth

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

Head to head
About

Padloc

Securely store all your passwords, documents, and sensitive information with this intuitive and open-source password manager. Access your data across all devices with seamless cloud synchronization. Share credentials easily with family or team members.

Highlights
  • Secure password storage
  • Document storage
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Open source code
  • Secure data sharing
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Lock away all your passwords, documents and other important information with this refreshingly simple password manager! ◆ DELIGHTFULLY SIMPLE ◆ As important as it is, we know that worrying about data security and password hygiene is about as much fun as doing your taxes. That's why we made Padloc as beautiful, intuitive and dead simple to use as possible. No clutter, no distractions! ◆ EFFORTLESSLY PORTABLE ◆ Padloc is available on all major platforms and synchronizing your devices is fast and easy. We securely store your data in the cloud so you have access to it from anywhere, any time! ◆ TRANSPARENTLY SECURE ◆ We believe that transparency and openness are the best foundation for trust so we are building Padloc completely out in the open. Our source code is developed under an open source licence so anyone can review it, provide feedback and even offer contributions at any time! ◆ BETTER TOGETHER ◆ Want to share your passwords and documents with your family or team members? No problem! Padloc makes it easy to share and manage your sensitive data within your family, business or any other kind of organization.

About

Ente Auth

This app generates and securely stores two-step verification (2FA) tokens. It offers end-to-end encrypted cloud backups and seamless multi-device synchronization, ensuring your tokens are accessible across all your devices. Access your tokens via a web interface or generate them offline.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted cloud backups
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Web access to tokens
  • Offline token generation
  • QR code scanning for import
  • Manual secret entry
  • Bulk import/export of tokens
Features
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Ente's Authenticator app helps you generate and store 2 step verification (2FA) tokens on your mobile devices. FEATURES SECURE BACKUPS Auth provides end-to-end encrypted cloud backups so that you don't have to worry about losing your tokens. We use the same protocols Ente Photos uses to encrypt and preserve your data. MULTI DEVICE SYNC Auth will automatically sync the 2FA tokens you add to your account, across all your devices on mobile & desktop. Every new device you sign into will have access to these tokens. WEB ACCESS You can access your 2FA tokens on any device by using https://auth.ente.io. OFFLINE MODE Auth generates 2FA tokens offline, so your network connectivity will not get in the way of your workflow. IMPORT AND EXPORT You can add tokens to ente by one of the following methods: - Scanning a QR code - Manually entering (copy-pasting) a 2FA secret - Bulk importing from a file that contains a list of codes in the following format: otpauth://totp/provider.com:you@email.com?secret=YOUR_SECRET The codes maybe separated by new lines or commas. You can also export the codes you have added to ente, to an unencrypted text file, that adheres to the above format. TERMS https://ente.io/terms

Screenshots

Padloc4 screens
Ente Auth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ente Auth at 4.6 against Padloc's 3.6. Ente Auth also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 41%) and ratings volume (284 vs 10). Padloc's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ente Auth holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ente Auth has 284 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Padloc's written reviews are positive against 77% of Ente Auth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Padloc ships an update every 2 months, Ente Auth every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Padloc versus Ente Auth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPadlocEnte Auth
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (10 ratings)4.6 (284 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews77.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10284 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaKleSoft UGEnte Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

Padloc

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral17.6%
Negative41.2%

Ente Auth

All ratings284 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative14.7%

Bugs and requests

Padloc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ente Auth

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera issues causing black screen
  • Codes not working or showing as invalid
  • Vault disappearing unexpectedly
  • Login screen issues and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to choose custom icons for accounts
  • Option to change font size
  • Support for FIDO/Yubikey authentication
  • In-app tip jar for donating to developers

In-app purchases

None

Padloc

No in-app purchases

None

Ente Auth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Padloc free?
Padloc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ente Auth free?
Ente Auth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Padloc or Ente Auth?
Ente Auth is rated higher. Padloc averages 3.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Ente Auth averages 4.6 from 284 ratings.
Do Padloc or Ente Auth have ads?
Neither Padloc nor Ente Auth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Padloc or Ente Auth?
Padloc ships an update every 2 months, and Ente Auth every 4 weeks. Most recently, Padloc was updated on June 1, 2026 and Ente Auth on September 21, 2026.

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