QNAP Authenticator vs ClouZen Clouder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 2-Step Verification
- Passwordless Login
- Login Approval
- QR Code Verification
- Online Verification Code
- Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP)
- Offline TOTP generation
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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.
ClouZen Clouder
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The Clouder app enables the following features when integrated with Tainer: - Easy and secure connection between your smartphone and Tainer - Monitoring the status of all devices connected to Tainer - Connection between Tainer and Cloud Storage - Accessing device information and directory details connected to Tainer - Data transfer between devices connected to Tainer - File-level data transfer is possible
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ClouZen Clouder at fortnightly against QNAP Authenticator's every 3 months. ClouZen Clouder also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QNAP Authenticator ships an update every 3 months, ClouZen Clouder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QNAP Authenticator | ClouZen Clouder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | QNAP Systems, Inc. | ClouZen Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
QNAP Authenticator
No in-app purchases
ClouZen Clouder
No in-app purchases
Questions
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