LUX vs Bitwarden Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LUX
Measure ambient light levels in lux or foot-candles instantly. Useful for photography, plant care, or verifying brightness for various tasks. Offers advanced features like color temperature and measurement history for premium users.
- Instant lux measurement
- Color temperature (CCT) reading
- Foot-candle unit toggle
- Min/Avg/Max lux tracking
- Measurement history (Premium)
- CSV export (Premium)
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LUX is a light meter app that measures illuminance (lux) wherever you are. Open the app and instantly see how bright your space is. When to use it - Check lighting in your living room, office, or study area - Set up photography or video shoots - Compare brightness between rooms or times of day - Verify light levels for plants or aquariums - Confirm any task has the right brightness Features - Instant measurement on launch - Hold the value or freeze the screen - Color temperature (CCT / Kelvin) measurement - Auto-recorded Min / Avg / Max lux during a session - Foot-candle (fc) unit toggle - Compare with reference levels by scene (some features need Premium) - Measurement history (Premium) - CSV / PDF export (Premium) - PPFD / DLI calculation for plants (Premium) - Continuous logging with charts (Premium) Measurements are processed on-device. Terms of Use: https://kojitorishima.org/en/products/lux/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://kojitorishima.org/en/products/lux/privacy/
Bitwarden Authenticator
Generate secure verification codes for two-factor authentication on your device. This app supports any website or application using industry-standard TOTP, adding an extra layer of protection to your online accounts.
- Generate 2FA verification codes
- Supports TOTP standard
- Universal compatibility
- Simple, intuitive interface
- Adds extra layer of protection
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New from Bitwarden, provider of the password manager trusted by millions, Bitwarden Authenticator generates verification codes for two-factor authentication, ensuring your identity is verified when you log into accounts. Using industry-standards, Bitwarden Authenticator supports any website or application that uses TOTP. ADD AN EXTRA LAYER OF PROTECTION Generate verification codes to ensure your identity is verified, keeping your sensitive data out of reach of imposters. UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY Bitwarden Authenticator uses industry standard methods for verification code generation, so it will work with any website or application that utilizes time-based one-time passwords. EASY TO USE A simple, intuitive design and straightforward interface makes it easy to start incorporating authentication into your digital life Bitwarden empowers organizations to secure passwords, developer secrets, and passkeys. Visit Bitwarden.com to learn more about Bitwarden Password Manager, Bitwarden Secrets Manager and Bitwarden Passwordless.dev!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bitwarden Authenticator at none against LUX's 2. Bitwarden Authenticator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). LUX's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 41%). On price and update cadence 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. LUX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Bitwarden Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
LUX ships an update every 2 weeks, Bitwarden Authenticator fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | LUX | Bitwarden Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (95 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 40.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 95 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | koji torishima | Bitwarden Inc |
Customer experience
LUX
Bitwarden Authenticator
Bugs and requests
LUX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Bitwarden Authenticator
Reported bugs
3 issues- Search results showing placeholder codes
- Backup not restoring codes after device restore
- Crashes after app updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add icons for services
- Allow rearranging of entries
- Implement iCloud/cloud sync
- Add Apple Watch support
- Require biometric authentication on each app open
In-app purchases
LUX
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$11.991 Year
Bitwarden Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LUX free?
Is Bitwarden Authenticator free?
Do LUX or Bitwarden Authenticator have ads?
Which is updated more often, LUX or Bitwarden Authenticator?
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