# TOTP vs TOTP Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: TOTP Authenticator at 4.0 against TOTP's 1.0. TOTP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TOTP Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TOTP asks for nothing beyond the download.

TOTP Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOTP | TOTP Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totp/id1524816169/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totp-authenticator-2fa/id6499522748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vinod Mathew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524816171) | [悦 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738026343) |

## 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-2fa/id6499522748)

This app generates single-use six-digit login codes using the Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) algorithm. It supports manual input or QR code scanning for easy setup and offers both light and dark themes. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** TOTP algorithm for secure codes, Manual input and QR code scanning, Light and dark theme support, Versatile key support for multiple services, Efficient search functionality, Local data storage for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month vip | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 month vip | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year vip | $23.99 | per year |


## 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 4.0 from 2 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.*