# TOTP vs TOTP Authenticator

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TOTP | TOTP Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totp/id1524816169/reviews) | **[4.7 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totp-authenticator/id1625641322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vinod Mathew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524816171) | [Sparrow Code LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617623165) |

## What reviewers say

### TOTP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totp/id1524816169)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TOTP Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totp-authenticator/id1625641322)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TOTP OTP Codes (1 week) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TOTP OTP Codes (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| TOTP OTP Codes (1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited TOTP OTP Codes | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*