Comparison

Cloud Authenticator vs Glint Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Authenticator

Features
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Cloud your google authenticator. Use your Google Authenticator anytime, anywhere.

About

Glint Scanner

Features
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GLINT is the premier digital vault and market scanner for video game collectors, flippers, and retro enthusiasts. Built for speed and accuracy, GLINT allows you to instantly identify games, check real-time market values, and manage your entire collection from your pocket. FEATURES: β€’ Lightning-Fast Scanner: Use your camera to instantly scan box art and identify games across all major retro and modern consoles. β€’ Real-Time Market Data: Access up-to-date pricing data based on physical condition (Loose, CIB, New) so you always know the true value of your collection. β€’ The Vault: Organize your games, track your total portfolio value, and monitor your collection's growth over time. β€’ The Arcade Floor: Join a community of collectors. Post your latest pickups, show off your rarest games, and discuss market trends. β€’ Pulse News: Stay ahead of the market with a live feed of the latest gaming news updates. Whether you are hunting for hidden gems at a garage sale or cataloging a massive wall of retro classics, GLINT is your ultimate companion. Subscription Terms: GLINT Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://glintscanner.app/privacy GLINT Terms: https://glintscanner.app/terms

Screenshots

Cloud Authenticator3 screens
Glint Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloud Authenticator at none against Glint Scanner's 2. Cloud Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Glint Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Glint Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Cloud Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, Glint Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Cloud Authenticator versus Glint Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud AuthenticatorGlint Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB275 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer荣庄 杨EIMMAD HASHIM-WARIS

In-app purchases

None

Cloud Authenticator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Glint Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Glint Pro$7.991 Month
  • Glint Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Cloud Authenticator free?
Cloud Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glint Scanner free?
Glint Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cloud Authenticator or Glint Scanner have ads?
Both Cloud Authenticator and Glint Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Authenticator or Glint Scanner?
Cloud Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and Glint Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Authenticator was updated on September 30, 2026 and Glint Scanner on October 3, 2026.

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