auth. vs Developer Toolbox
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...
Developer Toolbox
Access detailed information about your iOS device, including IDFA and IP address. Test device sensors and gather technical data.
- Access IDFA
- View IP address
- Test device sensors
- iOS device information
- Developer tools
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With this app, you can easily access your iOS device's information, including IDFA and IP address, and test its sensors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Developer Toolbox at Free against auth.'s $3.99. Developer Toolbox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). auth.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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
Developer Toolbox is free to download; auth. costs $3.99 up front. Developer Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. auth. asks for nothing beyond the download.
Developer Toolbox 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, Developer Toolbox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | auth. | Developer Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #180 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ChakMing Wong | 立豪 林 |
Customer experience
auth.
Developer Toolbox
In-app purchases
auth.
No in-app purchases
Developer Toolbox
- Remove Ads$1.99
