Open Authenticator vs Authenticator App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- HMAC-based One-time Password generation
- TOTP compliance
- Completely open-source code
- Community supervised
- No backdoor security
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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.
Authenticator App
Enhance your online security with two-factor authentication. This app securely stores all your 2FA tokens, adding an extra layer of defense to your accounts. Easily set up by scanning QR codes or manual entry for email, social media, and banking.
- Two-factor authentication
- Secure token storage
- QR code scanning
- Manual key entry
- Time-based one-time passcodes (TOTP)
- Organize 2FA tokens
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2FA: Two-Factor Authentication – Maximum security for your online accounts. Protect your accounts with the power of two-factor authentication (2FA). Store all your 2FA tokens securely in one app, and add an extra layer of defense to your online presence. Set up in seconds by scanning a QR code or entering your key manually – perfect for securing email, social media, banking, and more. Key Features: – Instantly add accounts by scanning QR codes – Easily enter secret keys manually when needed – Securely store and organize all your 2FA tokens in one place – Generate time-based one-time passcodes (TOTP) with ease – Fast, intuitive, and seamless user experience Protect what matters most. Secure your online world with 2FA today. Subscription information: - Prices in countries may vary and the actual cost may be converted to your local currency depending on your country of residence. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when you confirm your purchase. - Subscription will automatically renew. You can turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Within 24 hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged the subscription renewal fee with the renewal price. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to iTunes Account Settings. - Subscriptions can be canceled at any time in your Apple ID settings. All prices include applicable local sales taxes. - The unused portion of the free trial, if offered, will be canceled when you purchase a subscription. - At the end of the 3-day trial period, if offered, the subscription will automatically renew according to the rate unless canceled before the end of the 3-day trial period. Privacy Policy: https://zzetapp.com/policy.html Terms of Use: https://zzetapp.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Open Authenticator at 5.0 against Authenticator App's 4.4. Open Authenticator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Authenticator App's advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Open Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Open Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 118 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 87% of Authenticator App's.
| Parameter | Open Authenticator | Authenticator App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (118 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 86.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 118 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Odroe Inc. | Zozed Company |
Customer experience
Open Authenticator
Authenticator App
In-app purchases
Open Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Authenticator App
- Authenticator Week Premium$4.997 Days
- Authenticator App ◦ 2FA Auth3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Authenticator App ◦ 2FA Auth$7.997 Days
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- Premium Week3 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
- Premium Week$7.997 Days
- Authenticator Week Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Premium Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Premium Week3 Days trial$11.997 Days
- Two Factor Fast Authentication$19.991 Month
- Premium Year$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$2.99
- Lifetime Premium$4.99
- Authenticator App ◦ 2FA Auth$5.99
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- Lifetime Premium$5.99
- Lifetime Premium$6.99
- Lifetime Premium$7.99
- Lifetime Premium$9.99
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