Comparison

One Time vs Two Factor

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

Two Factor

This app generates 2-step verification codes for your accounts, keeping your secrets synchronized and protected across your Apple devices. It prioritizes privacy with offline functionality, no tracking, and no data collection.

Highlights
  • Offline code generation
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Face ID/Touch ID access
  • Multiple password-protected vaults
  • QR code import
  • Support for TOTP and HOTP
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Two Factor is a modern authenticator app to generate 2-step verification codes for your accounts. Crafted exclusively for iOS and macOS, your secrets codes stay synchronized and protected. The app respects your privacy - it functions entirely offline with no tracking or analytics, no advertisement, and no data collection. Nice benefit - it weights less than a single photo on your iPhone. Import and export codes any way you prefer - scan QR codes with your camera, import from screenshots, drag and drop images (on Mac and iPad), or manually enter secrets. Key Features: • Secure storage • iCloud synchronization across all your Apple devices • Face ID/Touch ID support for quick access • Multiple password-protected vaults • Drag & drop QR codes from screenshots or images • Support for TOTP, HOTP and other common codes • Secure storage for plaintext secrets • No internet connection required - works completely offline • No ads, no tracking, no data collection Perfect for: • Securing social media and email accounts • Anyone remotely concerned about privacy and security • Anyone who is tired of spending hours migrating keys to new devices.

Screenshots

One Time4 screens
Two Factor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: One Time at 5 against Two Factor's 3. One Time also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
One Time versus Two Factor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOne TimeTwo Factor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLateef SanfordBaulin Roman

Customer experience

One Time

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

Two Factor

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

One Time

No in-app purchases

None

Two Factor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is One Time free?
One Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Two Factor free?
Two Factor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do One Time or Two Factor have ads?
Neither One Time nor Two Factor shows ads.

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