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

This app provides secure two-factor authentication for over 1000 popular online accounts. It offers quick access via widgets and Apple Watch, and ensures your data is safe with no internet exchange. Easily set up accounts by scanning QR codes or entering secret keys.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Supports 1000+ apps
  • Apple Watch support
  • Quick widget support
  • QR code scanning
  • Encrypted backup
Features
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Authenticator app is a highly recommended free 2FA app used for securing your accounts on different platforms such as Instagram, Google, Facebook, Github, Twitter and many more. We support 1000+ apps for authentication! Take a look at the unique features of the app: - Apple Watch Support Now access your 2-factor & multi-factor authentication codes from your Apple watch for faster accessibility. - Quick Widget Support Add widgets to your screen for faster, easier 2FA & Multi-Factor Authentication. - Super Safe & Secure: Your passwords are safe and sound as the app has no data exchange with the internet, so no one can get to know it except you. - Scan QR Code: Just one tap QR scan for easy access and hassle-free registration. - Enter Code Manually: Enter a secret key to the app for secure authentication. - Supports All Popular Accounts: Authenticator app supports the most popular services including Facebook, Coinbase, Amazon, Google, Instagram, Roblox and thousands of other providers. - No Password Stored: The application generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP), stored on the user's phone without internet access. This solution dramatically increases login security. - Encrypted Backup: In Authenticator, you can always make a secure encrypted backup, in case you lose your device or switch to a new one. For a safe and secure experience try the application NOW! Privacy Policy: https://maximaapps.com/authenticator/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://maximaapps.com/authenticator/terms_of_use/ For any questions or requests, please use our customer support: feedback@maximaapps.com

Screenshots

Open Authenticator1 screens
Authenticator app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open Authenticator at none against Authenticator app's 11. Open Authenticator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Authenticator app's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator app has 5.8K 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 68% 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) — better4.6 (5.8K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better67.6% of reviews
Number of ratings15.8K — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB279 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOdroe Inc.Maxima Apps

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 ratings5,792 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews407 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative28.0%

Bugs and requests

Open Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Authenticator app

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Codes not working or generating errors
  • App crashing or freezing during use
  • Accounts being deleted or inaccessible
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices or platforms

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved user interface and instructions
  • Better compatibility with other apps and services
  • Option to export/backup authentication codes
  • Ability to easily manage and remove accounts

In-app purchases

None

Open Authenticator

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Authenticator app

Subscriptions8
  • Authenticator Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Authenticator App Premium Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Authenticator Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Authenticator App Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Authenticator Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Authenticator Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Authenticator App Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Premium Access 3 Month Trial3 Months trial$69.991 Year
One-time3
  • Authenticator Premium Lifetime$49.99
  • Authenticator Premium Lifetime$69.99
  • Authenticator App Lifetime$99.99

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 4.6 from 5.8K ratings.
Do Open Authenticator or Authenticator app have ads?
Neither Open Authenticator nor Authenticator app shows ads.

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