Comparison

One Time vs Open2FA

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

Open2FA

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Open2FA is a simple, open source two-factor authentication application. Two-step verification helps you protect your accounts, even if attackers have your password. - All your codes are stored encrypted (AES-256). - Codes can be added via QR scan or manually. - FaceID and TouchID support. - Import and export encrypted file with codes. - You can store data as in iCloud and synchronize between devices, or store everything locally on your device. Open2FA - Two-factor authentication application with sync & AES-256 encryption. All your accounts are encrypted with AES-256. You can use iCloud to synchronize accounts between devices. There is import and export of encrypted file with all accounts. Or export the account to any other 2FA application.

Screenshots

One Time4 screens
Open2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Open2FA at every 3 weeks against One Time's every 7 months. One Time's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

One Time ships an update every 7 months, Open2FA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
One Time versus Open2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOne TimeOpen2FA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLateef SanfordUladzislau Vrubleuski

In-app purchases

None

One Time

No in-app purchases

None

Open2FA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is One Time free?
One Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Open2FA free?
Open2FA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do One Time or Open2FA have ads?
Neither One Time nor Open2FA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, One Time or Open2FA?
One Time ships an update every 7 months, and Open2FA every 3 weeks. Most recently, One Time was updated on June 10, 2026 and Open2FA on September 10, 2026.

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