Comparison

Authenticator vs SafePass Authenticator

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

SafePass Authenticator

Features
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Elevate your account security with SafePass Authenticator — a clean, reliable 2FA companion that generates time‑based one‑time passwords (TOTP) for all your services. # Key features: - Add accounts via QR code scanner or manual key/issuer - Instant TOTP code generation with a clear timer - Quick Copy to clipboard for faster logins - Password check to protect sensitive actions - Dark Mode for comfortable use day and night - Import/Export encrypted backups to move or restore safely - Delete accounts securely, reversible via backup - Lightweight, responsive UI with zero sign‑up # Why SafePass: - Private by design: local generation, no tracking - Fast and dependable: built for everyday 2FA workflows - Flexible: supports popular TOTP‑compatible services - Get secured in seconds: scan a QR, get a code, and sign in confidently.

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
SafePass Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SafePass Authenticator at Free against Authenticator's $0.99. Authenticator's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Authenticator versus SafePass Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorSafePass Authenticator
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer兵 张爱平 吴

In-app purchases

None

Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

SafePass Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SafePass Authenticator free?
SafePass Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator or SafePass Authenticator have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor SafePass Authenticator shows ads.

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