Comparison

TOTP vs Authenticator App

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

Authenticator App

Enhance your online security with this app, offering a secure and reliable method to protect your accounts. It generates unique codes for two-factor authentication, ensuring your personal information stays safe.

Highlights
  • Account protection with 2FA
  • Easy setup and management
  • Backup and sync accounts
  • Secure code generation
Features
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Our Authenticator app is the perfect solution for your online security needs. We designed it to provide you with a secure and reliable way to protect your online accounts. Using advanced security protocols, our app generates unique codes that only you can use to access your accounts, ensuring that your personal information remains safe and secure at all times. Our main feathers: 1.Protect your accounts with 2FA. 2.Easy to setup & manage your accounts. 3.Backup & Sync your accounts. About subscriptions - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. * Terms of Use: https://auth.skyrisenetworks.com/terms * Privacy Policy: https://auth.skyrisenetworks.com/privacy * Support: https://auth.skyrisenetworks.com/support

Screenshots

TOTP2 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App at 4.7 against TOTP's 1.0. Authenticator App also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 1). TOTP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Authenticator App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. TOTP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 3.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TOTP versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOTPAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—41.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13.4K — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVinod MathewSkyRise Networks

Customer experience

TOTP

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

Authenticator App

All ratings3,401 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative52.0%

Bugs and requests

TOTP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Authenticator App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to scan QR codes
  • Accounts not showing up correctly
  • Repeated login failures

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to add/manage multiple accounts
  • Improved syncing across devices
  • More transparent subscription model

In-app purchases

None

TOTP

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions3
  • Authenticator Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Authenticator Monthly Premium3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Authenticator Yearly Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Authenticator Lifetime Premium$49.99

Questions

Is TOTP free?
TOTP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TOTP or Authenticator App?
Authenticator App is rated higher. TOTP averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.7 from 3.4K ratings.
Do TOTP or Authenticator App have ads?
Neither TOTP nor Authenticator App shows ads.

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