Codes Authenticator vs 30 Seconds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Codes Authenticator
This app provides a secure and private way to manage two-factor authentication for your online accounts. Easily add accounts via QR code or manual entry, and access codes quickly through widgets or Siri shortcuts. Customize the appearance to suit your preferences.
- Two-factor authentication
- QR code scanning
- Manual account entry
- Today Widget access
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Customizable themes and colors
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Codes is a simple, free and native two-factor authentication app. It keeps your online accounts secure, by adding additional authentication factor for supported websites. Use it with Dropbox, GitHub, Twitter, Google and many more. Features: • Simple setup: add accounts by scanning QR code or manual entry. Set custom nicknames for Accounts • Secure: your data stays on your devices, encrypted and secure in iOS Keychain. No analytics or third-party code ensures security and privacy. • Today Widget: optionally show selected accounts in Today Widget for quick access. • Siri Shortcuts: use Codes in automated workflows or with voice. • Customizable: Choose how to see the code - groups of two or three digits. Pick accent color and light or dark theme. Review our FAQ at https://codes.ameba.co/faq/ Contact us at info@ameba.co
30 Seconds
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30 Seconds is the nicest app for your two-factor authentication codes. It has rich customization options that make each account instantly recognizable. Completely offline. Never 'phones home', no analytics. Compatible with all popular websites.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Codes Authenticator at every 2 weeks against 30 Seconds's every 10 months. Codes Authenticator also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Codes Authenticator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 30 Seconds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Codes Authenticator ships an update every 2 weeks, 30 Seconds every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Codes Authenticator | 30 Seconds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ameba Labs, LLC | Nikita Starshinov |
In-app purchases
Codes Authenticator
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
30 Seconds
- Full Version Unlock$4.99
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