Comparison

Insect Timer 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

Insect Timer

Features
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A timer that notifies you with insect sounds (cicada, crickets,bell crickets) when the set time comes. 1. The time that can be set is from 1 second to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. 2. Touch [Start] to start the timer. 3. Select insect sounds from cicada, crickets,and bell crickets. 4. When the set time comes, it will notify you with insect sounds. The chirping lasts about 1 minute. 5. Multi-timer, 3 timers operate independently. Timer 1 is a cicada, timer 2 is a crickets, and timer 3 is a bell crickets.

About

Authenticator App

This app provides secure two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) by generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for online accounts. It offers encrypted backups, cloud sync, and QR code support for easy account management across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Secure 2FA/MFA code generation
  • Encrypted backup and cloud sync
  • QR code account addition
  • Multi-device access
  • Reliable and fast performance
Features
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Authenticator App is a powerful authentication app designed to deliver secure and seamless two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all your online accounts. It strengthens your digital protection by generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), OTP codes, and authenticator codes for any service that supports 2FA. Built as a dependable alternative to Google Authenticator, this app helps safeguard both your personal and business accounts. Whether you’re protecting your email, managing social media access, logging into cryptocurrency platforms, or accessing work-related systems, Authenticator App makes authentication safe, fast, and convenient. It works with major platforms including Google, Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft, Binance, and many more. Key Features: Secure Authentication: Easily create and manage 2FA, TOTP, and authenticator codes for thousands of supported services. Reliable and Fast Performance: Instantly access your verification and authenticator codes, even when handling multiple accounts. Encrypted Backup & Cloud Sync: Keep your authentication data protected with end-to-end encryption and sync it across your iOS devices. QR Code Support: Add new accounts quickly by scanning QR codes with your camera and setting up authentication in seconds. Multi-Device Access: Use your MFA, TOTP, and authenticator codes across multiple devices without hassle. Download Authenticator today and upgrade your online security with a simple, efficient, and trusted MFA solution. Your all-in-one authentication tool — secure, fast, and always synchronized. https://www.solid-digital.net/terms.html https://www.solid-digital.net/privacy.html

Screenshots

Insect Timer4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Authenticator App at Free against Insect Timer's $0.99. Authenticator App also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). Insect Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Authenticator App is free to download; Insect Timer costs $0.99 up front. Authenticator App sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Insect Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Insect Timer ships an update every 9 months, Authenticator App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Insect Timer versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsect TimerAuthenticator App
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.3 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB45 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMasahiro TomosadaSolid Dijital

In-app purchases

None

Insect Timer

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Basic Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Pre Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Plus Subscription3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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  • Weekly Pro Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Platinium Subscription3 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Yearly Basic Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Plus Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Insect Timer free?
Insect Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Insect Timer or Authenticator App have ads?
Authenticator App shows ads; Insect Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Insect Timer or Authenticator App?
Insect Timer ships an update every 9 months, and Authenticator App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Insect Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Authenticator App on September 17, 2026.

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