Hue Widgets vs Authenticator App Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hue Widgets
Control your smart lights directly from your Home Screen with custom widgets. Quickly access favorite scenes, turn lights on/off by room or home, and manage all your lighting with ease. Offers a free trial with limited rooms, with an option to unlock unlimited access via a one-time purchase.
- Home Screen widgets
- Quick access to Hue scenes
- Turn lights on/off by room
- Control entire home lighting
- Configurable widgets
- VoiceOver accessibility
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Control your lights from your Home Screen. With Hue Widgets, you can add widgets to your Home Screen that give you super quick access to your favorite Hue scenes. You can add actions to turn on or off all lights in a room or in your entire home. Controlling your Hue lights has never been easier! Widgets can be configured with ease from within the app. You can add as many widgets to your Home Screen as you like. Hue Widgets is free to try. You can create widgets for a single room or group, giving you a taste of the full Hue Widgets experience without any cost. Unlock the full, unlimited version with a one-time in-app purchase to access all rooms and groups. From the beginning this app was developed with accessibility in mind. All features can be accessed using VoiceOver. Hue Widgets works on your local network. A Hue Bridge (v2) is required to connect with your lights.
Authenticator App Widget
Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication. Generate one-time passwords instantly and manage accounts easily. Offers biometric authentication and customizable widgets for a user-friendly experience.
- Secure 2FA code generation
- Biometric authentication support
- Instant OTP widget access
- Encrypted data storage
- Customizable algorithm settings
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Secure your online accounts with ease using Authenticator – the ultimate two-factor authentication (2FA) app for iOS. With Authenticator, your accounts are protected by state-of-the-art security features, ensuring that only you can access your sensitive information. Easily add and manage your accounts, generate one-time passwords (OTPs) instantly, and enjoy peace of mind knowing that your data is stored securely on your device. Authenticator offers seamless integration with biometric authentication methods, such as Face ID, for added convenience and security. Plus, with widgets and advanced configuration options, Authenticator provides a customizable and user-friendly experience tailored to your needs. Key Features: - Securely store and generate 2FA codes for all your accounts - Biometric authentication support with Face ID integration - Convenient widget for instant OTP code access - Encrypted storage in the system keychain for maximum security - Advanced settings for customizable algorithm, timer, and counter configurations - Download Authenticator now and take control of your online security like never before! For more information, visit https://indiegoodies.com/authenticator Terms of use https://indiegoodies.com/authenticator/terms Privacy policy https://indiegoodies.com/authenticator/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hue Widgets at 44% against Authenticator App Widget's 0%. Hue Widgets also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 6). Authenticator App Widget's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hue Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Authenticator App Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Authenticator App Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Hue Widgets's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator App Widget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Hue Widgets ships an update every 3 months, Authenticator App Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hue Widgets | Authenticator App Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (24 ratings) | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pim Nijman | Khuong Pham |
Customer experience
Hue Widgets
Authenticator App Widget
In-app purchases
Hue Widgets
- Full Version$1.99
Authenticator App Widget
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly$8.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
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