TOTP vs TOTP Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TOTP
This utility app generates time-based one-time passwords for secure authentication. It provides a simple and efficient way to manage your two-factor authentication codes.
- Time-based OTP generation
- Secure authentication
- Two-factor authentication management
- Simple interface
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TOTP Authenticator
Generate 6-digit time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for two-factor authentication. Easily set up 2FA by scanning QR codes or entering secret keys. Includes tutorials for over 100 websites.
- Generates 6-digit TOTP codes
- Supports two-factor authentication (2FA)
- QR code scanning for setup
- Manual secret key entry
- Over 100 setup tutorials
- Privacy-focused
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TOTP Authenticator generates 6-digit TOTP codes. Websites (or example Arbeitsagentur, NextCloud etc.) request these codes. This security feature is called two factor authentication or 2FA. How to sign in using TOTP? 1. Go to the “Security” section 2. Enable TOTP login 3. Scan the QR code or copy the secret key into your Authenticator 4. Done — 2FA is now enabled. From now on, you’ll need to enter a TOTP code from the Authenticator app whenever you log in The app also includes over 100 step-by-step tutorials with screenshots showing how to set up TOTP for various websites. Privacy Policy: https://totp-authenticator.com/privacy-policy/appstore Terms of Use: https://totp-authenticator.com/terms-of-use/appstore
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TOTP Authenticator at 4.7 against TOTP's 1.0. TOTP Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (188 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). TOTP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads 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. TOTP Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. TOTP asks for nothing beyond the download.
TOTP Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOTP Authenticator has 188 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | TOTP | TOTP Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (188 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 64.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 188 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vinod Mathew | Sparrow Code LTD |
Customer experience
TOTP
TOTP Authenticator
In-app purchases
TOTP
No in-app purchases
TOTP Authenticator
- TOTP PRO for a Week7 Days trial$5.997 Days
- TOTP PRO for a Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- TOTP PRO for a Year7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- TOTP PRO Forever$79.99
