QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey vs Barcode Scanner | QR Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey
This app provides private, offline two-factor authentication for your online accounts. It stores your codes securely on your device, encrypted and without trackers, ensuring your data remains private and accessible even without an internet connection.
- 100% offline access
- Encrypted local storage
- Biometric protection
- QR code scanning for setup
- Secure backup and restore
- Works with major services
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AutoFill your 2FA codes and passkeys - right above the keyboard, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. QuickOTP is a native authenticator with no account, no server, and no cloud: every code and passkey lives in your device's Keychain, offline, all the time. WHY QUICKOTP - AutoFill everywhere. Codes and passkeys appear right above your keyboard on iPhone and iPad, and in the macOS AutoFill menu on your Mac - no copy-paste, no switching apps. - A real Mac app, not a browser extension. QuickOTP lives in your Mac's menu bar, always one click away, with a widget for at-a-glance codes. - Passkeys, not just codes. Store and use WebAuthn passkeys alongside your TOTP codes in one vault - QuickOTP is one of the only authenticators that does both. - Nothing leaves your Keychain. No account to create, no server to trust, no sync service reading your secrets. Your vault stays local and offline, protected by Face ID or Touch ID. - Import, export, back up. Move your codes in or out whenever you want - your data is never locked in. - One-time lifetime unlock. Skip the subscription: pay once and own Pro forever, starting at $14.99. KEY FEATURES - TOTP code generation for every standard 2FA setup (Google, Microsoft, GitHub, banks, and more) - Passkey (WebAuthn) storage and sign-in via system AutoFill - AutoFill Credential Provider on both iOS and macOS - codes and passkeys offered right where you need them - Native macOS menu-bar app with a widget - Face ID / Touch ID protection - QR code scanning to add new accounts in seconds - Import and export your vault - Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac SWITCHING FROM ANOTHER APP? If your old authenticator dropped its Mac app, buried you in a subscription, or wants your codes on someone else's server, QuickOTP is built for exactly that frustration: one native app, on every Apple device you own, that never asks you to sign up or sync to the cloud. PRO (OPTIONAL) The free tier covers everyday 2FA. Pro unlocks backup, import/export, and extra customization - as a subscription, or as a one-time $14.99 lifetime purchase with no recurring charge, ever. No ads. No tracking. No account required. Download QuickOTP and put your codes and passkeys exactly where AutoFill can find them.
Barcode Scanner | QR Reader
Easily scan and decode barcodes and QR codes from your camera or saved images. Quickly access decoded information like text, links, and contacts with options to copy, save, or open.
- Real-time camera scanning
- Scan from gallery images
- Manual numeric input
- Automatic content detection
- Copy, save, or open decoded info
- Scan history management
- Share codes and content
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Barcode Scanner | QR Reader — Fast & Accurate Scan Utility Barcode Scanner | QR Reader offers a straightforward way to scan and recognize barcodes and QR codes in real time or from saved images. The app helps decode various types of content — text, links, contacts, and more — with quick actions for copying, saving, or opening information. Barcode Scanning – Real-time scanning through the device camera. – Recognition from photos selected in the gallery. – Manual numeric input for decoding. – Automatic content detection, including text, URLs, contacts, and other formats. – Instant copy, save, or open actions. – Clear error messages in case of scanning issues. QR Code Scanning – Real-time QR recognition via the camera. – Scanning from gallery images. – Automatic identification of the code’s content with quick interaction options. Saved Data Management – History for storing previously scanned and created codes. – Adjustable number of recent entries displayed. – Edit or delete saved items anytime. – Share codes or their content through messengers, social platforms, email, and more. Share & Copy – Copy decoded content to the clipboard instantly. – Share information across apps with one tap. Premium Access Unlock full functionality with a subscription or one-time purchase: Unlimited barcode and QR code scanning. Without a subscription, you can scan 1 QR code and 1 barcode. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SW7GKWlqs3pcILUYz_t3uHAcvppmygsno3zCngoaXuY/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1axUmH8_jxTXKZunc1NxY0Ah6ni3N0swDnWjEWQqo_F8/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey at monthly against Barcode Scanner | QR Reader's every 4 months. QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Barcode Scanner | QR Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey against 5.0 for Barcode Scanner | QR Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey ships an update monthly, Barcode Scanner | QR Reader every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey | Barcode Scanner | QR Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bruno Tereso | HD CINCINNATI OH LLC |
Customer experience
QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey
Barcode Scanner | QR Reader
In-app purchases
QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey
- Pro Subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Pro Subscription$8.991 Year
- Lifetime - Anniversary$14.99
- Pro Subscription$19.99
- Pro Subscription$29.99
Barcode Scanner | QR Reader
- Scanner Premium$4.997 Days
- Scanner & Reader Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Scanner & Reader One-time$119.99
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