Comparison

Nōwn Dash vs Authenticator*

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

Head to head
About

Nōwn Dash

Monitor your business performance live from anywhere. Track sales, customer loyalty, bestsellers, and labor hours. Requires Nōwn POS.

Highlights
  • Live sales tracking
  • Customer loyalty points
  • Bestseller identification
  • Labor hour monitoring
  • Business performance overview
Features
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You already know your customers. Know your business. With Nōwn Dash, you can keep an eye on your business from anywhere. Nōwn Dash gives you a live look at your business’ performance, including: How much you’ve made in sales How busy you are Your customers’ loyalty points Your bestsellers Your labour hours For Nōwn POS users only.

About

Authenticator*

This app generates secure two-factor authentication codes for your online accounts. It offers end-to-end encryption, biometric locking, and seamless iCloud backup. Access codes instantly via widgets or Apple Watch, even offline.

Highlights
  • Secure 2FA/MFA code generation
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Face ID & PIN lock
  • iCloud sync & backup
  • Apple Watch & Home Screen widgets
  • Offline code generation
  • Unlimited account support
Features
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Authenticator* is a secure 2FA & MFA code generator that stores TOTP passwords for all your online accounts. Scan QR codes in seconds, lock with Face ID or PIN, and sync + back up via iCloud for effortless recovery. Use Home Screen widgets and Apple Watch to view codes instantly—online or offline. Key Features Secure & Private Encryption: Your 2FA/MFA data is encrypted end‑to‑end; only you can access your codes. Face ID & PIN Lock: Protect the app with biometric authentication or a secure PIN. Unlimited Accounts: Add as many services as you need—no limits on stored TOTP codes. Fast QR Scanning: Add new accounts in a tap by scanning a QR code or entering data manually. iCloud Sync & Encrypted Backup: Seamlessly sync and restore your codes when you switch or lose your device. Apple Watch Support: View and copy 2FA codes from your wrist for ultra‑fast logins. Home Screen Widgets: Access codes without opening the app; authenticate faster from your Home Screen. Dark & Light Themes: Match the app to your system appearance or choose manually. Offline Mode: Generate TOTP codes without internet—perfect for airplane mode or poor connections. We support verification (but are not associated with) thousands of popular services, including Google, Facebook, Gmail, Microsoft, Amazon, PayPal, Instagram, Discord, Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Epic Games, Roblox, Coinbase, Binance, Google Chrome, Dropbox, Slack, Zoom, Shopify — and many more. Advanced Security & Privacy End‑to‑End Encryption by Default: Your secrets are encrypted locally before they ever touch iCloud. We use industry‑standard cryptography (AES‑256) and store keys securely in your device Keychain. Zero‑Knowledge Architecture: We cannot read your codes or recovery backups—only you hold the keys. Offline‑First Design: Generate TOTP/MFA codes without any network. Your data never depends on our servers. Auto‑Lock & Clipboard Timeout: Set the app to lock after inactivity and auto‑clear copied codes to reduce exposure. Encrypted Export (Optional): Create a protected archive of your tokens for safe transfer to another device. Productivity & Organization One‑Tap Copy: Copy a code instantly; haptic feedback confirms the action. Code Preview & Auto‑Refresh: See remaining time and upcoming codes at a glance. Why Choose This Authenticator? Built for Apple users: iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Lightning‑fast setup and code retrieval. Privacy first: we never see or store your secrets. Support Questions, feature requests, or feedback? Contact us at: authenticator@arctec.app Terms & Privacy Terms of Service: https://authenticator.arctec.app/TermsOfService.html Privacy Policy: https://authenticator.arctec.app/PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

Nōwn Dash3 screens
Authenticator*4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nōwn Dash at none against Authenticator*'s 4. Nōwn Dash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Authenticator*'s advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, device support 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. Authenticator* sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Nōwn Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nōwn Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator* has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nōwn Dash ships an update weekly, Authenticator* fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Nōwn Dash versus Authenticator*: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNōwn DashAuthenticator*
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (10 ratings)
Number of ratings110 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucova IncArctec

Customer experience

Nōwn Dash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Authenticator*

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nōwn Dash

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Authenticator*

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly PRO$4.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly PRO$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PRO Access$39.99

Questions

Is Nōwn Dash free?
Nōwn Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator* free?
Authenticator* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nōwn Dash or Authenticator*?
Nōwn Dash is rated higher. Nōwn Dash averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Authenticator* averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Nōwn Dash or Authenticator* have ads?
Neither Nōwn Dash nor Authenticator* shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nōwn Dash or Authenticator*?
Nōwn Dash ships an update weekly, and Authenticator* fortnightly. Most recently, Nōwn Dash was updated on August 5, 2026 and Authenticator* on September 18, 2026.

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