Comparison

Allthenticator vs OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

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

Head to head
About

Allthenticator

This app allows you to unlock doors and laptops using your phone via Bluetooth Low Energy. It offers secure access control with options for automatic unlocking during work hours or biometric authentication after hours. It also supports multi-factor authentication for digital resources.

Highlights
  • Unlock doors with phone via BLE
  • Unlock laptops with phone via BLE
  • Grant temporary access
  • No internet required for resource interaction
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Digital Access logs
Features
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Allthenticator turns the phone you already carry into your key for work: it unlocks doors and computers when you walk up, signs you in to websites with passkeys, and logs you in to Windows and macOS with a certificate. There are no passwords to remember and no hardware tokens to buy or lose. A FREE ALTERNATIVE TO A HARDWARE SECURITY KEY - 100% free for personal use - FIDO2-certified passkeys for Google, Microsoft, GitHub, Okta and any other site that supports them - With the free Allthenticate desktop software, Windows, macOS and Linux see your phone as a USB security key, so it works in any browser or app that supports one - Keys are generated on your phone and each sign-in is confirmed on it; backups leave it only encrypted and split across your rescue team - Works as the passkey provider in iOS and Android autofill - Nothing to plug in, lose, or reorder: if your phone changes, your rescue team restores your keys PROXIMITY UNLOCK FOR DOORS AND COMPUTERS - Unlock Windows, macOS and Linux computers by walking up to them, and lock them when you walk away - Open Allthenticate-enabled doors with your phone in your pocket - Works over Bluetooth, even without internet access SECURITY THAT FITS THE SITUATION - Your organization decides which resources need Face ID, a fingerprint or a PIN, and when - For example: doors open automatically during working hours but ask for a biometric after hours BUILT FOR THE ENTERPRISE - Certificate-based login to Windows and macOS, like a smart card with no card to carry - X.509 client certificates for TLS - SSH keys that live on your phone, protected by its hardware-backed keystore and recoverable through your rescue team - Central management of people, resources, access rules and audit logs in the Allthenticate admin portal NEVER LOCKED OUT - Choose trusted teammates as your rescue team; your passkeys, certificates, SSH keys and 2FA codes are backed up, encrypted, on their phones - Replace a lost phone without calling the help desk EVERY 2FA CODE IN ONE PLACE - A built-in authenticator for sites that still use one-time codes REQUIREMENTS - iOS 15 or later; passkeys need iOS 17 or later - Door and computer unlock need Allthenticate readers or the Allthenticate desktop software, provided by your organization Allthenticator is made by Allthenticate Inc. To connect it to your organization's doors and computers, contact your administrator and follow the instructions in your Allthenticate email.

About

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Control and monitor your 3D printers remotely from your iOS device. Prepare prints, manage files, and tune settings in real-time with a streamlined interface. Supports OctoPrint, Klipper, and various printer brands.

Highlights
  • Remote printer control
  • Print preparation
  • File management
  • Webcam support
  • Notifications
  • Gcode viewer
  • Plugin support
Features
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OctoApp is build with iOS in mind and is completely optimized for being used on a iPhone or iPad. The app supports OctoPrint and Klipper (Moonraker, Mainsail and Fluidd), Bambu Lab and Elegoo printers. The UI is structured into three workspaces: Connect, Prepare, Print. The Connect workspace helps you get your printer connected to OctoPrint and as soon as a printer is available OctoApp will move to the Prepare workspace. Here you can get ready for your next print! Heat your hotend, swap filament or level the bed. When you are ready and start your print, OctoApp shows the Print workspace where you can control and tune your print! This concepts allows for a simple and fast UI while not sacrificing on features! OctoApp already offers you: + Easy print preparation + Control your print + Full file access and management + Full terminal access + Flow rate, Feed rate and fan controls + Webcam support (also muticam support) + Dark mode + High performance + Notifications about your print and filament + Gcode Viewer + Support for multiple printers + Many power control plugins like PSU Control or IKEA Tradfri + Automatic lights + PrintTimeGenius support + Support for many of your favourite plugins, like ArcWelder or SpoolManager + Remote connection with supported plugin or manual setup, the app switches automatically + OctoEverywhere integration + Obico integration + Works with VPNs, HTTPS and Basic Auth + And much, much more! There is a new feature update roughly 4-8 weeks! Let me know what you are missing! Important notice for remote connections: The app does not provide required servers. You can either set something up yourself and provide the app with a URL reachable over the internet or use a plugin like OctoEverywhere, The Spaghetti Detective or ngrok. --- OctoApp is made for and compatible with but not officially associated with OctoPrint. OctoPrint is a registered trademark. Learn more at octoprint.org OctoApp is not associated with Obico, Bambu Lab, OctoEverywhere, Elegoo or other services integrated --- https://octoapp.eu/terms/

Screenshots

Allthenticator4 screens
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper at 4.9 against Allthenticator's 3.5. OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 64%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 42). Allthenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Allthenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper has 1.3K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Allthenticator's written reviews are positive against 93% of OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Allthenticator versus OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllthenticatorOctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (42 ratings)4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings421.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllthenticate, IncErhard Christian Wurthner

Customer experience

Allthenticator

All ratings42 ratings
Positive59.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.5%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

All ratings1,301 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.0%

Bugs and requests

Allthenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect notifications for print progress
  • Compatibility issues with some printer models

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Klipper-based printer firmwares
  • Implement iOS widgets for quick status checks
  • Improve camera rotation options

In-app purchases

None

Allthenticator

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Subscriptions2
  • Support for 1 month$0.991 Month
  • Support for 1 year7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time6
  • All features (Transfer)Free
  • Tip the developer$1.99
  • All features$11.99
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  • All features8 variants$12.99
  • All features$14.99
  • All features$17.99

Questions

Is Allthenticator free?
Allthenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper free?
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Allthenticator or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper?
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper is rated higher. Allthenticator averages 3.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Allthenticator or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper have ads?
Neither Allthenticator nor OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Allthenticator or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper?
Allthenticator ships an update every 10 days, and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper every 10 days. Most recently, Allthenticator was updated on October 27, 2026 and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper on October 27, 2026.

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