Comparison

TOTP vs TOTP Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Time-based OTP generation
  • Secure authentication
  • Two-factor authentication management
  • Simple interface
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TOTP Application

About

TOTP Authenticator

This app generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for enhanced account security. It supports two-factor authentication (2FA) by providing 6-digit codes required by many websites and services for login. The app includes extensive tutorials to guide users through setting up 2FA with various platforms.

Highlights
  • Generates 6-digit TOTP codes
  • Supports two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • Manual secret key entry
  • Over 100 step-by-step setup tutorials
  • Privacy focused
Features
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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

Screenshots

TOTP2 screens
TOTP Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TOTP Authenticator at 4.7 against TOTP's 1.0. TOTP Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (180 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 180 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TOTP versus TOTP Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOTPTOTP Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (180 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1180 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinod MathewSparrow Code LTD

Customer experience

TOTP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

TOTP Authenticator

All ratings174 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral0.6%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative32.4%

In-app purchases

None

TOTP

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TOTP Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • TOTP OTP Codes (1 week)7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TOTP OTP Codes (1 month)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • TOTP OTP Codes (1 year)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited TOTP OTP Codes$79.99

Questions

Is TOTP free?
TOTP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TOTP Authenticator free?
TOTP Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TOTP or TOTP Authenticator?
TOTP Authenticator is rated higher. TOTP averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TOTP Authenticator averages 4.7 from 180 ratings.
Do TOTP or TOTP Authenticator have ads?
Neither TOTP nor TOTP Authenticator shows ads.

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