Comparison

8Password vs AuNEX Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

8Password

Securely store and manage all your passwords and personal data with a single master key. Offers offline protection, biometric access, and password generation for enhanced security and convenience.

Highlights
  • Securely store unlimited passwords
  • Offline data protection
  • Biometric (Touch ID/Face ID) and PIN access
  • Password generation
  • AutoFill passwords
  • Export passwords
  • QR/Barcode Scanner Integration
Features
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8Password is a private password manager designed to securely store your passwords, verification codes, cards, codes, and personal information while keeping everything easily accessible. Your vault is encrypted and stored locally on your device, giving you full control over your sensitive data. If you choose, you can securely sync your encrypted vault across your Apple devices using iCloud. KEY FEATURES • Secure Encrypted Vault Store logins, email accounts, payment cards, bank details, work accounts, personal information, secure notes, QR codes, barcodes, NFC card information, and more. • Verification Codes Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for accounts that use two-factor authentication. Keep your passwords and verification codes together for quick and convenient access. • QR & Barcode Scanner Scan QR codes and supported barcodes and securely save them to your encrypted vault. You can also create codes manually and easily display or copy saved values. • NFC Reader Scan supported NFC cards and tags to identify available information and securely save supported card details in your vault. • Strong Password Generator Create secure random or memorable passwords with customizable length, symbols, numbers, and letter options. • Password AutoFill Quickly fill saved usernames and passwords in supported apps and websites. • Organized Categories Keep your passwords, verification codes, QR codes, NFC cards, and other information organized with intuitive categories. • Optional iCloud Sync Securely synchronize your encrypted vault across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac using your personal iCloud account. Prefer to keep your data local? Simply leave iCloud Sync turned off. • Apple Ecosystem Support Designed for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac with a consistent experience across your Apple devices. • Import & Export Import your existing passwords or export your vault using encrypted backup files or CSV files. • Privacy & Security Protect your vault with Face ID, Touch ID, a PIN code, automatic locking, and automatic clipboard clearing. YOUR DATA. YOUR CONTROL. Your vault is encrypted before it is stored. By default, your data remains on your device. If you enable iCloud Sync, your encrypted vault is securely synchronized through your personal iCloud account. 8Password does not sell your personal information or use your passwords for advertising. Keep your passwords, verification codes, QR codes, NFC card information, and other important data organized and accessible—with privacy at the core. Privacy Policy https://github.com/Aghabalyan/eightpassword-privacy

About

AuNEX Authenticator

Features
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Aunex Authenticator, developed by Authnex, offers a robust multi-factor authentication solution that provides a convenient and highly secure method for verifying transactions and user identities. It supports a wide range of interchangeable authentication methods, including SMS, in-app one-time passwords (OTP), QR codes, device-based biometrics, and push notifications. By simply using a swipe gesture on your mobile device, you can easily authorize transaction requests and validate your identity.

Screenshots

8Password4 screens
AuNEX Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AuNEX Authenticator at none against 8Password's 2. 8Password's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. 8Password sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AuNEX Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8Password ships an update every 6 weeks, AuNEX Authenticator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
8Password versus AuNEX Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8PasswordAuNEX Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGrigor AgabalyanAuthnex

In-app purchases

2 purchases

8Password

Subscriptions2
  • 8Password Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 8Password Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

AuNEX Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8Password free?
8Password is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AuNEX Authenticator free?
AuNEX Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 8Password or AuNEX Authenticator have ads?
Neither 8Password nor AuNEX Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 8Password or AuNEX Authenticator?
8Password ships an update every 6 weeks, and AuNEX Authenticator every 5 months. Most recently, 8Password was updated on September 22, 2026 and AuNEX Authenticator on September 8, 2026.

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