Comparison

QNAP Authenticator vs BeeFiles

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

Head to head
About

QNAP Authenticator

Enhance your account security with this mobile app that provides 2-Step Verification and Passwordless Login. It offers multiple verification methods, including login approval, QR code scanning, and online codes, with TOTP support for offline use and third-party accounts.

Highlights
  • 2-Step Verification
  • Passwordless Login
  • Login Approval
  • QR Code Verification
  • Online Verification Code
  • Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP)
  • Offline TOTP generation
Read full description

QNAP Authenticator is a free app that adds an extra layer of security to your accounts by using your mobile device to verify your login. You can authenticate your identity using 2-Step Verification or Passwordless Login and choose from multiple verification methods. 【Requirements】 - QNAP NAS running QTS 5.1.0 (or later) - iOS 15 (or later) 【Major features of QNAP Authenticator】 - Supports 2-Step Verification and Passwordless Login - Supports scanning a QR code to quickly add an account - Supports the following verification methods:  1.Login Approval: Approve a login request with just a tap  2.QR Code: Scan a QR code to verify a login request  3.Online Verification Code: Receive a code sent from your QNAP device for verification  4.Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP): Generate a code automatically renewed for verification Login Approval, QR Code, and Online Verification Code require a connection to your NAS, whereas TOTP can work offline. This method also supports verifying third-party accounts from Google, Microsoft, Facebook, GitHub, and other service providers that have implemented their authentication following the TOTP standard.

About

BeeFiles

Organize and access your important files from anywhere with this cloud storage solution. Share documents easily via links and quickly find what you need through search and favorites.

Highlights
  • Organize files in one place
  • Access files anywhere, offline
  • Share files via links
  • Search and mark important files
Features
Read full description

BeeStation, your personal cloud journey Organize files with BeeFiles. Keep your projects, personal plans, and other important files, all in one place. Use BeeFiles to: - Access files anywhere, even when offline - Share files with others via a link - Search files or mark important ones for instant access

Screenshots

QNAP Authenticator4 screens
BeeFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BeeFiles at 4.5 against QNAP Authenticator's 2.0. BeeFiles also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 12). QNAP Authenticator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeeFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 36 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of QNAP Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 0% of BeeFiles's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QNAP Authenticator versus BeeFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQNAP AuthenticatorBeeFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (12 ratings)4.5 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1236 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQNAP Systems, Inc.Synology Inc.

Customer experience

QNAP Authenticator

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

BeeFiles

All ratings36 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

QNAP Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

BeeFiles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QNAP Authenticator free?
QNAP Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeeFiles free?
BeeFiles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QNAP Authenticator or BeeFiles?
BeeFiles is rated higher. QNAP Authenticator averages 2.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while BeeFiles averages 4.5 from 36 ratings.
Do QNAP Authenticator or BeeFiles have ads?
BeeFiles shows ads; QNAP Authenticator does not.
Which is updated more often, QNAP Authenticator or BeeFiles?
QNAP Authenticator ships an update every 3 months, and BeeFiles every 3 months. Most recently, QNAP Authenticator was updated on October 17, 2026 and BeeFiles on October 17, 2026.

Other comparisons