Comparison

Barn vs Authenticator App 2FA

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

Head to head
About

Barn

Features
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This app provides access to a specific type of surveillance camera system. The camera system must support a flavor of ISAPI and you must be on the local network with it. I wrote this app for my mom and it's available to others too. Enjoy! Love you mom!

About

Authenticator App 2FA

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication. Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for fast and reliable sign-ins across thousands of services. Works offline and offers encrypted backups for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Generate secure 2FA, OTP, and TOTP codes
  • Fast QR code scanner for setup
  • Manual account setup with key
  • Works completely offline
  • Face ID and passcode protection
  • Encrypted iCloud backup
  • QR code account transfer
Features
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Authenticator App helps you protect your online accounts with secure two-factor authentication (2FA). Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) and verification codes for fast, reliable sign-ins across thousands of websites and apps. Compatible with Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, GitHub, Dropbox, LinkedIn, Amazon, Binance, Coinbase, Reddit, and thousands of other services that support TOTP authentication. FEATURES • Generate secure 2FA, OTP, and TOTP verification codes • Fast QR code scanner for quick account setup • Add accounts manually using a setup key • Instant verification code generation • Works completely offline • Face ID and passcode protection • Encrypted iCloud backup • QR code account transfer • Clean, fast, and intuitive interface • Unlimited accounts with Premium SECURE AUTHENTICATION Authenticator App supports the industry-standard Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) protocol used by most websites and services that offer two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Verification codes are generated securely on your device, refresh automatically every 30 seconds, and are always available—even without an internet connection. WORKS WITH THOUSANDS OF SERVICES Use Authenticator App to secure email accounts, social media, cloud storage, developer platforms, cryptocurrency exchanges, financial services, business accounts, and more. If a service supports TOTP authentication, you can add it to Authenticator App and generate secure verification codes in seconds. PRIVATE & EASY TO USE Transfer your accounts to a new device with QR codes, protect access with Face ID and a passcode, and keep your authentication data safe with encrypted iCloud backup. Designed for speed, simplicity, and reliability, Authenticator App keeps all your verification codes in one secure place. Download Authenticator App and manage your 2FA, OTP, and TOTP verification codes with one fast, secure, and easy-to-use authenticator. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment is charged to your iTunes Account once the purchase is confirmed. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is switched off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Renewal cost depends on your subscription plan. You can manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings. If a free trial is offered and you buy a premium subscription during it, any unused portion of that trial is forfeited. Support: support@lokio-app.com Privacy Policy: https://lokio-app.com/pp Term of Use: https://lokio-app.com/tou

Screenshots

Barn1 screens
Authenticator App 2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barn at none against Authenticator App 2FA's 3. Barn also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Authenticator App 2FA's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). On price 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 2FA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Barn asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barn ships an update every 10 months, Authenticator App 2FA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Barn versus Authenticator App 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarnAuthenticator App 2FA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDustin CollinsDesidari Holding Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Barn

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator App 2FA

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited 2FA — Monthly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited 2FA Codes — Annual Offer$24.991 Year
  • Unlimited 2FA Codes — Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Barn free?
Barn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator App 2FA free?
Authenticator App 2FA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barn or Authenticator App 2FA have ads?
Neither Barn nor Authenticator App 2FA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barn or Authenticator App 2FA?
Barn ships an update every 10 months, and Authenticator App 2FA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barn was updated on October 15, 2026 and Authenticator App 2FA on October 24, 2026.

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