Hamster Authenticator vs BKV Deploy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hamster Authenticator
This app provides two-factor authentication with a strong focus on privacy and security. Your authentication codes are stored securely on your device and can be synced across multiple devices using iCloud Keychain.
- Two-factor authentication
- Privacy-focused design
- Secure on-device storage
- iCloud Keychain sync
- Cross-device compatibility
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A 2FA (Two Factor Authenticator) focuses on privacy and security. No account, no server. Your data stores securely on your own device. Sync across multiple devices with iCloud Keychain.
BKV Deploy
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BKV Deploy is the installation and commissioning App for Brüel & Kjær Vibro’s wireless sensor solution – BKV Collect and BKV Connect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BKV Deploy at Free against Hamster Authenticator's $9.99. BKV Deploy also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Hamster Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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BKV Deploy is free to download; Hamster Authenticator costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hamster Authenticator ships an update every 2 weeks, BKV Deploy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hamster Authenticator | BKV Deploy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 俊 林 | Bruel & Kjaer Vibro GmbH |
In-app purchases
Hamster Authenticator
No in-app purchases
BKV Deploy
No in-app purchases
Questions
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