Comparison

TOTP Authenticator vs Safe Authenticator

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

Safe Authenticator

Features
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Are you looking for a reliable and easy-to-use Authenticator App? Safe Authenticator is the best choice for you. It is a super simple authenticator app that is very easy to use and works completely offline. 2FA Authenticator uses the same time-based one-time password (TOTP) algorithms. When you sign in the one-time password (OTP) is generated by the app. The one-time passwords (OTP codes) have a 30 second timer counting down. The one-time password (OTP) doesn’t require you to be connected to a network

Screenshots

TOTP Authenticator4 screens
Safe Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Safe Authenticator at none against TOTP Authenticator's 4. TOTP Authenticator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 1). On price 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. Safe Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TOTP Authenticator versus Safe Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOTP AuthenticatorSafe Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (167 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings167 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSparrow Code LTDSon Ngo Dinh

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

Safe Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOTP Authenticator free?
TOTP Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Safe Authenticator free?
Safe Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TOTP Authenticator or Safe Authenticator have ads?
Safe Authenticator shows ads; TOTP Authenticator does not.

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