KAU Authenticator vs CodeCluster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KAU Authenticator
This app provides secure two-factor authentication for university systems. It generates time-based one-time passwords and supports offline code generation. The app prioritizes user privacy by storing all keys locally on the device.
- Time-based one-time password (TOTP) generation
- Secure QR code scanning for account setup
- Offline code generation
- Auto-refreshing codes every 30 seconds
- Lightweight, fast, and secure design
- Local storage of authentication keys
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KAU Authenticator is the official 2FA (two-factor authentication) app from King Abdulaziz University, designed to help students, staff, and faculty securely log in to university systems. Features: Time-based one-time password (TOTP) support Secure QR code scanning to add accounts Offline functionality (no internet required to generate codes) Auto-refresh every 30 seconds Lightweight, fast, and secure This app ensures your KAU accounts remain protected with an extra layer of security. Ideal for logging into university portals, services, and systems that require multi-factor authentication. Your privacy and security are our top priority. No data is sent to external servers — all keys are stored locally on your device.
CodeCluster
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CodeCluster is a privacy-first QR, barcode, PDF, and image utility designed for everyday scanning and local file processing. SCAN QR & BARCODES • Scan QR codes and common barcode formats with the camera • Scan codes from images in your photo library • Use Batch Mode for repeated or inventory-style scanning • Keep scan history, favourites, notes, and titles on your device CREATE QR CODES • Create QR codes for supported content types • Save or share generated QR images PDF TOOLS • Merge PDF files • Split PDFs by selected pages, page ranges, or every N pages • Convert images into PDF documents IMAGE TOOLS • Compress JPEG, PNG, and WebP images • Convert images between JPEG, PNG, and WebP • Keep photo details when supported, while location metadata is removed PRIVATE BY DESIGN • PDF and image processing happens on your device • No document or image upload to CodeCluster servers • No account required • No advertisements • No analytics SDKs • No cloud conversion service ORGANIZE & BACK UP • Separate History and Batch workflows • Export Batch results • Create encrypted backups for your local data and settings CodeCluster is designed to stay focused: fast scanning, useful local document tools, and clear privacy without unnecessary online services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CodeCluster at every 4 days against KAU Authenticator's monthly. KAU Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
KAU Authenticator ships an update monthly, CodeCluster every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KAU Authenticator | CodeCluster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kau.edu | Naji Alnamer |
In-app purchases
KAU Authenticator
No in-app purchases
CodeCluster
No in-app purchases
Questions
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