Comparison

Authenticator vs QMFA Wallet

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator

Secure your online accounts with this open-source two-factor authentication app. It supports TOTP and offers multiple convenient setup and export options, all while remaining completely offline and private.

Highlights
  • TOTP algorithm support
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • Import accounts from files
  • Manual account entry
  • Export account keys
  • Offline functionality
  • Open-source
Currently charting
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Authenticator is an elegant, open-source two-factor authentication app that supports the Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) algorithm. It offers multiple convenient methods to set up your accounts: • Scan a QR Code. • Read from a QR Code image. • Import from a file. • Manual entry. The app features an beautiful “Account Details” page that displays each account along with its QR Code. You can view or copy this information at any time. Authenticator also provides several easy ways to export all your accounts: • Export key URIs to the clipboard. • Export key URIs as plain text. • Export key URIs as a TXT file. • Export key URIs as QR Code images. Authenticator always remains offline and never connects to any networks. It does not track any data or collect any personal information. Just works as it should be. Authenticator is fully open source on GitHub: https://github.com/bingzheung/authenticator

About

QMFA Wallet

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Qwantum™ Multi-Factor Authentication (QMFA) Wallet acts as a secure repository specifically for saving and managing Qwantum Tokens. It is currently available as an iOS app and Apple Watch app. Displaying its QR Code to a barcode-enabled MagTek MMS Dyna Device, it allows for secure reading and authenticated access into various physical and digital systems. It also eliminates the use of usernames and passwords as knowledge-based authentication data and eliminates Personally Identifiable Information (PII). What kinds of tokens can you store? - Simple text: Store any plain string of data you need to access quickly. - URLs/UIRs: Tokens that, when scanned, open a specific web link. - URLs/URIs with integrated data: Seamlessly access websites and automatically input token data or TOTP codes into the correct fields. What Authentication Methods are Supported? - One-Time Codes (OTC) or multi-use Timed Access Codes (TACs): Receive real-time generated codes via SMS or email. - Time-Based One-Time Passwords (TOTP): Keep your dynamic security codes readily available using the QMFA Wallet app for iOS. Qwantum Security, by MagTek, has unlimited possibilities with a foundation built on securing data, access, and systems.

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
QMFA Wallet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QMFA Wallet at Free against Authenticator's $0.99. Authenticator's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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

QMFA Wallet is free to download; Authenticator costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, QMFA Wallet every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and February 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Authenticator versus QMFA Wallet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorQMFA Wallet
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer兵 张MagTek, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

QMFA Wallet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QMFA Wallet free?
QMFA Wallet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator or QMFA Wallet have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor QMFA Wallet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or QMFA Wallet?
Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and QMFA Wallet every 3 months. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on September 7, 2026 and QMFA Wallet on February 19, 2026.

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