auth. vs Connected
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
auth.
This app securely stores and manages your two-factor authentication codes in one place. It simplifies the process by allowing QR code scanning or link-based setup, ensuring your accounts remain protected.
- Unlimited account storage
- QR code scanning
- Link-based account addition
- Offline running
- Customizable timeout and auto-lock
- Password and safe code storage
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Are you looking for a simple and comfortable 2FA/MFA security solution for your account? Auth. is a 2FA and OTP management tool for everyone. Works with all Apple personal devices - based on iCloud Keychain technology. Steps: 1. Scan the QR Code 2. Done! You can also add your account via a link from your provider. Available Platform: - iPhone + Apple Watch - iPad - Mac + Safari (Extension) - Vision Pro - TV Features: - Unlimited account -- Key Space (Personal, Business, Secret) - Auto-fill (Safari on Mac Only) - Tap to scan (iPhone / iPad Only) - QR Code instant recognization (iPhone / iPad Only) - Copy to clipboard (iPhone / iPad / Mac) / Drag (Mac) - Open with auth. (Support Common URLs) - Customized timeout and auto-lock - Offline running - Store password and safe code and more...
Connected
This unofficial app enhances the App Store Connect developer experience by allowing you to manage app information, localizations, submissions, and user access. It also integrates with Xcode Cloud for build management.
- Update app information and localizations
- Submit and cancel app review versions
- Manage build runs and Xcode Cloud
- Manage users and sandbox testers
- Access App Store Connect Open APIs
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Connected is an unofficial app for App Store Connect that enhances the developer experience with additional features. To begin using this app, you need to create an App Store Connect API Key. Highlighted Features: - Check and update app information and localizations. - Add app versions for review, submit them for review, or cancel submissions that are waiting for review. - Manage your workflow and build runs, or start a new build in Xcode Cloud. - Manage users, their access, and sandbox testers. More features are coming! In the future, we will cover all aspects of the App Store Connect Open APIs. Connected is not affiliated with or endorsed with Apple. App Store and Xcode are trademarks of Apple Inc. Privacy Policy: https://luohuanyu.com/good-station/connected/ For feedback and feature requests, please contact us at lhuany@gmail.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Connected at Free against auth.'s $3.99. Connected also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). auth.'s advantage is chart position (#180 vs unranked) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Connected is free to download; auth. costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Connected holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: auth. has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
auth. ships an update monthly, Connected every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | auth. | Connected |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #180 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ChakMing Wong | 寰宇 骆 |
Customer experience
auth.
Connected
In-app purchases
auth.
No in-app purchases
Connected
No in-app purchases
