Comparison

Open Authenticator 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

Open Authenticator

This application generates secure, time-based one-time passwords for authentication. Its open-source code is community-reviewed, ensuring no backdoors and consistent TOTP compliance for robust security.

Highlights
  • HMAC-based One-time Password generation
  • TOTP compliance
  • Completely open-source code
  • Community supervised
  • No backdoor security
Features
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The HMAC-based One-time Password used by Open Authenticator for production is completely consistent with TOTP. The application code is completely open source, supervised by the community, and is an Authenticator with no backdoor security.

About

Authenticator App

Securely store and generate two-factor authentication tokens for your online accounts. This app enhances your digital security by providing Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) and Hash-based one-time passwords (HOTP). It offers encrypted backups and cross-device access for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication token generation
  • Time-based and Hash-based OTP support
  • Encrypted backup for security
  • Access across multiple Apple devices
  • Supports thousands of online accounts
Features
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Authenticator app store and generate secure 2FA (two-factor authentication) tokens for your online accounts on your device. Multi factor authentication app helps you to ensure your online accounts are much safer. Two Factor Authentication (2FA) which generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) and Hash-based one-time password (HOTP). With 2FA, potentially compromising just one of these factors will not unlock the account. So, even if your password is stolen or your phone is lost, the possibilities of someone else getting your second factor information is pretty low. -Two Factor Authentication 2FA is critical to security as it instantly neutralizes the risks associated with compromised passwords. Authenticator app allows you to generate Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) and Hash-based one-time password (HOTP) - Encrypted Backup Your 2FA information is backed up with encryption so you can access it safely if you lose your information or switch to a new device - Access from all your Devices Authenticator app allows you to access your tokens across All your Apple devices - Support thousands of Online accounts Authenticator app supports thousands of accounts including Microsoft, Google, Binance, Salesforce, Amazon, Gmail, Instagram, Apex and more... Terms of use: https://beylergroup.com/app_terms_of_use.pdf Privacy policy: https://beylergroup.com/app_privacy_policy.pdf

Screenshots

Open Authenticator1 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open Authenticator at 100% against Authenticator App's 50%. Open Authenticator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Authenticator App's advantage is ratings volume (136 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Open Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Open Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 136 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Open Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Authenticator App's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Open Authenticator versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen AuthenticatorAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (136 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1136 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOdroe Inc.BEYLER Software

Customer experience

Open Authenticator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Authenticator App

All ratings136 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Open Authenticator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions3
  • Premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Open Authenticator free?
Open Authenticator 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, Open Authenticator or Authenticator App?
Open Authenticator is rated higher. Open Authenticator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.5 from 136 ratings.
Do Open Authenticator or Authenticator App have ads?
Neither Open Authenticator nor Authenticator App shows ads.

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