# SimpleLogin vs Ente Auth

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ente Auth at none against SimpleLogin's 2. Ente Auth also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SimpleLogin's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 284). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleLogin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ente Auth asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimpleLogin holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 284 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of SimpleLogin's written reviews are positive against 77% of Ente Auth's.

SimpleLogin ships an update every 5 weeks, Ente Auth every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleLogin | Ente Auth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelogin-email-alias/id1494359858/reviews)** | [4.6 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ente-auth-2fa-authenticator/id6444121398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 284 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 77.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [Ente Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645000935) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleLogin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelogin-email-alias/id1494359858)

Create temporary, anonymous email addresses to protect your personal inbox from spam and tracking. Forward emails to your main inbox and reply from your alias, keeping your real address hidden. Easily disable aliases if they receive unwanted messages.

**Highlights:** Create anonymous email aliases, Forward emails to personal inbox, Reply from alias address, Send emails from alias, Disable aliases to block spam, PGP encryption support, Use custom domains

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


### Ente Auth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ente-auth-2fa-authenticator/id6444121398)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cross-platform availability
- 🔒 Open-source and secure
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 End-to-end encryption

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤢 Dislike of the new app icon
- 🐛 Occasional issues with invalid codes
- 🐛 Vault disappearing issue
- 🤔 Lack of iCloud backup option
- 🤔 Forced account creation for syncing

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleLogin free?

SimpleLogin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ente Auth free?

Ente Auth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleLogin or Ente Auth?

SimpleLogin is rated higher. SimpleLogin averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Ente Auth averages 4.6 from 284 ratings.

### Do SimpleLogin or Ente Auth have ads?

Neither SimpleLogin nor Ente Auth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleLogin or Ente Auth?

SimpleLogin ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ente Auth every 4 weeks. Most recently, SimpleLogin was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ente Auth on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*