Comparison

LinkQR vs TOTP Authenticator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LinkQR

This utility app allows you to shorten URLs, generate QR codes from them, and scan existing QR codes or barcodes. You can also customize your QR codes with colors and logos for a personalized touch.

Highlights
  • Shorten URLs
  • Generate QR codes
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Customize QR codes with colors
  • Add logos to QR codes
  • Download created QR codes
Features
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Сокращение ссылок - это очень важный инструмент, который вы обязательно будете использовать в повседневной жизни. Положите конец этим уродливым ссылкам быстро и практически и получите QrCode, чтобы делиться и увеличивать свое участие в социальных сетях или где-либо еще, просто и быстро. Это приложение не только сокращает ссылки, но и является средством чтения и создания QR-кода. В новом обновлении вы сможете редактировать его так, как вам удобнее, с помощью цветов и логотипа, оставляя его по своему усмотрению. Инструменты, доступные в сокращенных ссылках - Сократите URL-адрес и сделайте ссылку меньше - Создайте QR-код из сокращенного URL-адреса - Загрузите созданный - Сканируйте QR-код или штрих-коды

About

TOTP Authenticator

This app generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for enhanced account security. It supports two-factor authentication (2FA) by providing 6-digit codes required by many websites and services for login. The app includes extensive tutorials to guide users through setting up 2FA with various platforms.

Highlights
  • Generates 6-digit TOTP codes
  • Supports two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • Manual secret key entry
  • Over 100 step-by-step setup tutorials
  • Privacy focused
Features
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TOTP Authenticator generates 6-digit TOTP codes. Websites (or example Arbeitsagentur, NextCloud etc.) request these codes. This security feature is called two factor authentication or 2FA. How to sign in using TOTP? 1. Go to the “Security” section 2. Enable TOTP login 3. Scan the QR code or copy the secret key into your Authenticator 4. Done — 2FA is now enabled. From now on, you’ll need to enter a TOTP code from the Authenticator app whenever you log in The app also includes over 100 step-by-step tutorials with screenshots showing how to set up TOTP for various websites. Privacy Policy: https://totp-authenticator.com/privacy-policy/appstore Terms of Use: https://totp-authenticator.com/terms-of-use/appstore

Screenshots

LinkQR4 screens
TOTP Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkQR at none against TOTP Authenticator's 4. LinkQR also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). TOTP Authenticator's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). 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. TOTP Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. LinkQR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LinkQR versus TOTP Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkQRTOTP Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (182 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better65.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—182 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanzhar BerdievSparrow Code LTD

Customer experience

LinkQR

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TOTP Authenticator

All ratings180 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative32.9%

In-app purchases

None

LinkQR

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TOTP Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • TOTP OTP Codes (1 week)7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TOTP OTP Codes (1 month)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • TOTP OTP Codes (1 year)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited TOTP OTP Codes$79.99

Questions

Is LinkQR free?
LinkQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TOTP Authenticator free?
TOTP Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LinkQR or TOTP Authenticator have ads?
Neither LinkQR nor TOTP Authenticator shows ads.

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