Hamster Authenticator vs Lyubishchev
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.
Lyubishchev
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Lyubishev is the protagonist of "A Strange Life". This former Russian entomologist and mathematician left to future generations not only academic wealth, but also the time recording method he persisted for 56 years. There is nothing clever about this method. What is amazing is that I have persisted in recording my life for 56 years. This app is named after "Lyubishev" and uses the same method of recording time. Different from other time management software on the market, this application focuses on "recording" and "statistics". This application has a simple layout and convenient operation. You can complete recording with one click, making it easier for you to stick to "recording time". The statistical function takes the form of a pie chart, allowing you to easily review past records and effectively analyze "where your time has gone." The application has only four pages: Time: Click on the villain to record what was done during the period from "last click" to "this click". Archive: This page can modify and edit the previous records. Click "Save" to archive all data on this page. Things: Edit all the things you want to record, such as "sleep" and "work". If you want to analyze the time spent in a certain field in more detail, for example, I like reading and I want to record the time spent reading each book, I will record the specific book titles on this page. Statistics: This page shows you the time you recorded in any time period in the form of a pie chart. User Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hamster Authenticator at none against Lyubishchev's 2. Hamster Authenticator also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Lyubishchev's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On 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
Hamster Authenticator costs $5.99 and Lyubishchev $0.99 up front. Lyubishchev sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Hamster Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hamster Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, Lyubishchev every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Hamster Authenticator | Lyubishchev |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 俊 林 | 诺 李 |
In-app purchases
Hamster Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Lyubishchev
- Premium One Month$0.991 Month
- Premium one year$4.991 Year
Questions
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