My Helium Setup vs Proton Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Helium Setup
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Go ahead and show off your hotspot setup with My Helium Setup! Simply take a snap of your hotspot or choose from your gallery, enter its name and voilà! You can also follow hotspot lovers and comment on other Helium Setups to improve their display. Explore hotspots around you, today! • My Helium Setup is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the Helium Network (helium.com). • My Helium Setup is NOT a wallet nor provides any mechanism to earn, buy, sell or transfer HNT. • Your Hotspot location comes from Helium API.
Proton Authenticator
Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes with an open-source, end-to-end encrypted authenticator app. It offers seamless cross-device syncing, effortless import from other apps, and robust backup options, all protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Take control of your digital security with a trusted and private solution.
- End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
- Effortless import from other authenticators
- Secure backup and export
- Swiss privacy by design
- Open source and transparent
- Offline support
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Get the authenticator trusted by millions — from Proton Mail, the world's largest encrypted email provider. Proton Authenticator is open source, end-to-end encrypted, and protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Protect all your new accounts and strengthen security on your existing ones. Proton Authenticator keeps your 2FA codes secure, accessible, and completely private — with full control over where your data is stored. KEY FEATURES Local-First Storage:Your 2FA codes are stored entirely on your device, giving you complete control over your data. Effortless Import: Migrate from Google Authenticator, Authy, or any other app in seconds. Secure Backup & Export: Retain full control of your data with easy backup and restore options. Swiss Privacy by Design: Built under Switzerland's strongest data protection regulations. Open Source & Transparent: Auditable code. No tracking. No ads. Take control of your digital security with encryption you can trust. Free to use: No Proton account required, ad-free. Offline support: On mobile and desktop apps No other 2FA app provides this combination of security and privacy. Trusted by millions. Built by Proton. Take control of your digital security today. Terms of service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Learn more: https://proton.me
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: My Helium Setup at 15.0 against Proton Authenticator's 17.0. 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.
| Parameter | My Helium Setup | Proton Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (242 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 242 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APSEN BILISIM VE YAZILIM SISTEMLERI SANAYI TICARET LTD STI | Proton AG |
Bugs and requests
My Helium Setup
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Proton Authenticator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sync/login loop on iPad
- 2FA input broken on non-iPhone devices
- Screen strobing on iPad
- Duplicate entries after import
Requested features
5 requests- PIN unlock for desktop
- Alphabetical sorting option
- Export function (not just Proton-specific backup)
- Native macOS app
- Option to hide item icons
In-app purchases
My Helium Setup
No in-app purchases
Proton Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is My Helium Setup free?
Is Proton Authenticator free?
Do My Helium Setup or Proton Authenticator have ads?
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