Comparison

One Time vs QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey

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

Head to head
About

One Time

Securely store and manage your two-factor authentication tokens using iCloud Keychain. This privacy-focused client supports various token types and generation methods, syncing seamlessly across your Apple devices without needing an extra account.

Highlights
  • Store tokens in iCloud Keychain
  • Add tokens via QR scanner or URL
  • Supports TOTP and HOTP
  • Syncs across iCloud devices
  • Open source and privacy-focused
  • Search tokens by issuer or account
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One-Time Password client. Store your software Two-Factor Authentication tokens securely in iCloud Keychain. No additional account required, sync between your iCloud devices. This app was designed with privacy and security in mind. The app is open source at https://github.com/leptos-null/OneTime and never connects to the internet. Features: - Add Software Two Factor Tokens using: - QR scanner in-app - Open otpauth URL - QR codes in saved images - Drag-and-drop QR code into app - Manually enter generator configuration - Store tokens in iCloud Keychain - Copy current factor code using long press or 3D Touch - Edit the name of the issuer and account of tokens - Search tokens by issuer or account name - Supports tokens of: - 1 to 10 digits - SHA1, MD5, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, and SHA224 hashing algorithms - Time based factor with any time step/period (TOTP) - Counter based factor (HOTP)

About

QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey

This app provides private, offline two-factor authentication for your online accounts. It stores your codes securely on your device, encrypted and without trackers, ensuring your data remains private and accessible even without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • 100% offline access
  • Encrypted local storage
  • Biometric protection
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • Secure backup and restore
  • Works with major services
Features
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AutoFill your 2FA codes and passkeys - right above the keyboard, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. QuickOTP is a native authenticator with no account, no server, and no cloud: every code and passkey lives in your device's Keychain, offline, all the time. WHY QUICKOTP - AutoFill everywhere. Codes and passkeys appear right above your keyboard on iPhone and iPad, and in the macOS AutoFill menu on your Mac - no copy-paste, no switching apps. - A real Mac app, not a browser extension. QuickOTP lives in your Mac's menu bar, always one click away, with a widget for at-a-glance codes. - Passkeys, not just codes. Store and use WebAuthn passkeys alongside your TOTP codes in one vault - QuickOTP is one of the only authenticators that does both. - Nothing leaves your Keychain. No account to create, no server to trust, no sync service reading your secrets. Your vault stays local and offline, protected by Face ID or Touch ID. - Import, export, back up. Move your codes in or out whenever you want - your data is never locked in. - One-time lifetime unlock. Skip the subscription: pay once and own Pro forever, starting at $14.99. KEY FEATURES - TOTP code generation for every standard 2FA setup (Google, Microsoft, GitHub, banks, and more) - Passkey (WebAuthn) storage and sign-in via system AutoFill - AutoFill Credential Provider on both iOS and macOS - codes and passkeys offered right where you need them - Native macOS menu-bar app with a widget - Face ID / Touch ID protection - QR code scanning to add new accounts in seconds - Import and export your vault - Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac SWITCHING FROM ANOTHER APP? If your old authenticator dropped its Mac app, buried you in a subscription, or wants your codes on someone else's server, QuickOTP is built for exactly that frustration: one native app, on every Apple device you own, that never asks you to sign up or sync to the cloud. PRO (OPTIONAL) The free tier covers everyday 2FA. Pro unlocks backup, import/export, and extra customization - as a subscription, or as a one-time $14.99 lifetime purchase with no recurring charge, ever. No ads. No tracking. No account required. Download QuickOTP and put your codes and passkeys exactly where AutoFill can find them.

Screenshots

One Time4 screens
QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: One Time at none against QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey's 5. One Time also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. One Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for One Time against 5.0 for QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of One Time's written reviews are positive against 96% of QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

One Time ships an update every 7 months, QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
One Time versus QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOne TimeQuickOTP Authenticator Passkey
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better96.2% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLateef SanfordBruno Tereso

Customer experience

One Time

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%

In-app purchases

None

One Time

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime - Anniversary$14.99
  • Pro Subscription$19.99
  • Pro Subscription$29.99

Questions

Is One Time free?
One Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey free?
QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, One Time or QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey?
One Time and QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do One Time or QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey have ads?
Neither One Time nor QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, One Time or QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey?
One Time ships an update every 7 months, and QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey monthly. Most recently, One Time was updated on October 14, 2026 and QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey on October 16, 2026.

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