Comparison

TOTP Authenticator vs L Timer

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

Head to head
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

About

L Timer

Features
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L Timer is an app to help those working in labs that need to run assays that have a soak/incubation time then have several repeated intervals.

Screenshots

TOTP Authenticator4 screens
L Timer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TOTP Authenticator at Free against L Timer's $0.99. TOTP Authenticator also leads on device support (5 vs 2). L Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads 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

TOTP Authenticator is free to download; L Timer costs $0.99 up front. TOTP Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. L Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TOTP Authenticator versus L Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOTP AuthenticatorL Timer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (174 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings174 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSparrow Code LTDMike Mayer

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
None

L Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOTP Authenticator free?
TOTP Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is L Timer free?
L Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TOTP Authenticator or L Timer have ads?
Neither TOTP Authenticator nor L Timer shows ads.

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