Comparison

G App Launcher vs Authenticator App °

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

Head to head
About

G App Launcher

Customize your app launcher with over 1000 Google shortcuts and create your own custom website shortcuts. Easily manage and sort your shortcuts through a drag-and-drop interface in the settings. Submit requests for new Google shortcuts or add your own.

Highlights
  • Customize app launcher
  • Add 1000+ Google shortcuts
  • Create custom website shortcuts
  • Drag-and-drop shortcut management
  • Filter and sort shortcuts
  • Suggest new Google shortcuts
Features
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This extension allows you to customize the app launcher and add more than 1000 Google shortcuts. And it is not limited to these 1000 Google shortcuts; the extension also allows you to create custom shortcuts to every website you want. In the settings page, which you can open via the "Configure" button in the app launcher, you can define which shortcuts you want to display in the app launcher via drag and drop (hold your mouse on a shortcut in the left list, drag it to the right list, and release your mouse). You can add or remove all shortcuts via the two buttons below the left list. The settings page also allows you to filter the 1000+ Google shortcuts via the searchbox and you can easily sort your selection via the "Sort A-Z" button. If the shortcut you want is not available in the list, you can submit a google shortcut request via the "Suggest a new google Shortcut" button. If you want to add a non Google Shortcut, add a new one via the red "add custom shortcut" button.

About

Authenticator App °

This app generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) to secure your online accounts. It offers various methods for adding accounts, including QR code scanning and manual entry. You can organize your verification codes and mask them for added privacy.

Highlights
  • TOTP authentication code generation
  • Multiple account setup methods
  • Screen QR code scanning
  • Privacy code masking
  • Organized account management
  • Pinning frequently used accounts
Features
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Authenticator App helps protect compatible online accounts with time-based one-time passwords (TOTP). Manage your verification codes in one place and access them whenever you need to sign in. KEY FEATURES TOTP Authentication Generate time-based verification codes for services that support standard TOTP authentication. Quick Account Setup Add accounts by scanning a QR code, importing a supported transfer QR code, uploading an image, or entering a setup key manually. Screen QR Code Scanning Scan supported QR codes displayed on your Mac to add accounts quickly without saving screenshots. Privacy Protection Mask verification codes when they are not needed to help reduce accidental exposure and shoulder surfing. Organized Account Management Pin frequently used accounts and keep your verification codes easy to find. PURCHASE OPTIONS The app may offer an annual auto-renewable subscription with a free trial for eligible users, as well as a one-time lifetime purchase. Available options and prices are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation of purchase. Auto-renewable subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://irocketapp.com/sevices.html Privacy Policy: https://irocketapp.com/privacy.html Contact: https://irocketapp.com

Screenshots

G App Launcher1 screens
Authenticator App °4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G App Launcher at none against Authenticator App °'s 3. Authenticator App °'s advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (250 vs 36). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Authenticator App ° sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. G App Launcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator App ° holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App ° has 250 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of G App Launcher's written reviews are positive against 17% of Authenticator App °'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G App Launcher ships an update every 3 weeks, Authenticator App ° every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
G App Launcher versus Authenticator App °: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG App LauncherAuthenticator App °
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (36 ratings)3.8 (250 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.4% of reviews — better17.5% of reviews
Number of ratings36250 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos JeurissenROCKET TECHNOLOGY INC.

Customer experience

G App Launcher

All ratings36 ratings
Positive63.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.1%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive25.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative71.6%

Authenticator App °

All ratings250 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative26.8%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative80.5%

User reviews

G App Launcher

From 36 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works on Mac
  • 👍 Best free app
  • 👍 Easy to open on Safari
  • 👍 Convenient shortcuts
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work on Safari
  • 🐛 Safari blocks it
  • 🐛 Permission issues
  • 🐛 Suspicious permissions
  • 🐛 Asks for passwords/history

Authenticator App °

From 250 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Good
  • 🔒 Worried Free
  • 👍 Satisfied Customer
  • 👍 Best free Authenticator
  • 👍 Awesome!!!!

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Quite disappointed
  • 🐛 Awful
  • 🐛 Garbage
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Hidden Fees

Bugs and requests

G App Launcher

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Shortcut toggles not working on Sonoma
  • Blank pop-up when clicking icon
  • Extension freezes/lags
  • Constant resets of shortcuts
  • Extension disappears from Safari
Show 8 more
  • Changes do not survive Safari restart
  • Button to 'Quit and Open Safari Extensions' does nothing
  • App asks for permissions repeatedly
  • Two logos displayed in Safari
  • Extension is greyed-out and nonfunctional on anything except a blank tab
  • App doesn't redirect to correct area
  • App keeps reloading by itself
  • Shortcut behavior toggles do not seem to work

Requested features

4 requests
  • Open Google Doc directly into current tab
  • Dark mode option
  • Change/add custom icons for toolbar icon
  • Access shortcuts without going through Safari

Authenticator App °

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

G App Launcher

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator App °

Subscriptions2
  • Week Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Year Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is G App Launcher free?
G App Launcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator App ° free?
Authenticator App ° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, G App Launcher or Authenticator App °?
Authenticator App ° is rated higher. G App Launcher averages 3.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Authenticator App ° averages 3.8 from 250 ratings.
Do G App Launcher or Authenticator App ° have ads?
Neither G App Launcher nor Authenticator App ° shows ads.
Which is updated more often, G App Launcher or Authenticator App °?
G App Launcher ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator App ° every 2 weeks. Most recently, G App Launcher was updated on November 3, 2026 and Authenticator App ° on November 1, 2026.

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