TOTP vs Authenticator App
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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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.
- Account protection with 2FA
- Easy setup and management
- Backup and sync accounts
- Secure code generation
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | TOTP | Authenticator App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 41.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3.4K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vinod Mathew | SkyRise Networks |
Customer experience
TOTP
Authenticator App
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
TOTP
No in-app purchases
Authenticator App
- Authenticator Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Authenticator Monthly Premium3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Authenticator Yearly Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Authenticator Lifetime Premium$49.99
Questions
Is TOTP free?
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