Comparison

SOTP Authenticator vs AuthiQ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

SOTP Authenticator

Features

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SOTP is a free open source one time password generator that values your privacy. Key features: - No data is collected or sent anywhere - Secure data transfer - Apple Watch App - Dark theme - Import from Google Authenticator

About

AuthiQ

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Simple 2FA code generator AuthiQ is a simple and intuitive application designed to secure access to all your accounts that use two-factor authentication. The application generates one-time unique codes, which help you verify your identity during login. By using secure codes from the application instead of text, call or email verifications, you will ensure protection against compromised passwords. Features: - Strong 2FA protection for your accounts with one-time unique codes - NO Internet connection required - Intuitive design, the language doesn’t matter - Easy setup via QR code scanning or manual entry How to use: 1. Make sure the two-factor authentication is enabled for your account. 2. Scan the QR code in the authentication settings of your account with the application. 3. Use the generated code from the application when you log in to your account. Copyright © 2025 TYMIQ, GmbH. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

SOTP Authenticator4 screens

AuthiQ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AuthiQ at none against SOTP Authenticator's 2. SOTP Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 17 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SOTP Authenticator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. AuthiQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOTP Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, AuthiQ every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

SOTP Authenticator versus AuthiQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SOTP Authenticator	AuthiQ
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months — better	Every 17 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	20 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Anzhela Baroyan	TYMIQ GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SOTP Authenticator

One-time2

One dollar donation$0.99
Five dollar donation$4.99

None

AuthiQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SOTP Authenticator free?

SOTP Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is AuthiQ free?

AuthiQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do SOTP Authenticator or AuthiQ have ads?

Neither SOTP Authenticator nor AuthiQ shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SOTP Authenticator or AuthiQ?

SOTP Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, and AuthiQ every 17 months. Most recently, SOTP Authenticator was updated on October 3, 2026 and AuthiQ on October 17, 2026.