Comparison

CheckMyList vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

CheckMyList

Features
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CheckMyList can be used for a shopping list, to do list, and notes. Categories can be added and deleted. Up to 40 categories can added. β€œALL CATEGORIES”, "FAVORITES", β€œTO DO”, and β€œNOTES” categories cannot be deleted or edited. To add or delete categories, select "Edit Categories". Items can be added, edited, and deleted. Up to 200 items can be added. To edit or view an item’s information, swipe the item left. All data is saved when app is closed and is encrypted in case sensitive information has been entered. Suggest selecting "Load Default Data" from settings menu to get stated.

About

Authenticator

Features
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Authenticator: 2FA & Passkey – Secure Login Made Simple Protect your online accounts with Authenticator, a secure app that generates 2FA codes (OTP) and enables modern Passkey login for passwordless, phishing-resistant access. With encrypted storage, iCloud backup, and cross-device sync, your accounts stay safe, private, and always accessible. --------- Key Benefits β–Ά 1. Strong 2FA Security Generate time-based one-time passwords (OTP) to add an extra layer of protection to your email, banking, and social media accounts. β–Ά 2. Modern Passkey Login Say goodbye to passwords. Use Passkeys for fast, secure, and passwordless sign-ins designed to resist phishing and simplify login across devices. β–Ά 3. Secure iCloud Backup All codes and Passkeys are encrypted and safely stored in iCloud. Restore instantly on new devices and keep your security keys available everywhere. β–Ά 4. Cross-Device Synchronization Access your accounts on all Apple devices with automatic sync. Whether on iPhone, iPad, or Mac, your tokens and Passkeys are always in sync. β–Ά 5. Import & Export Flexibility β€’ Import 2FA codes from other authenticator apps with QR scan or JSON file. β€’ Export your codes securely whenever you need. β–Ά 6. Organized & Easy to Use Create folders for different accounts, drag-and-drop to reorder, and manage all your security tokens in one place. β–Ά 7. Advanced Privacy Protection β€’ Lock the app with a PIN β€’ Offline support to access OTP codes anytime --------- Why Choose Authenticator: 2FA & Passkey? β€’ Combines proven 2FA OTP security with the future of passwordless Passkeys β€’ Ensures your data is encrypted, private, and recoverable β€’ Designed for simplicity, speed, and maximum account protection Stay ahead of hackers and take control of your digital security today. Download Authenticator: 2FA & Passkey today and secure your accounts with the perfect balance of security + convenience. --------- Subscription Information Furthermore, this app offers auto-renewing subscription, granting you unlimited access to all premium features throughout the subscription period. About subscription: payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if provided) will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription (if applicable). For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Terms of Service: https://xtrustai.github.io/tos Privacy Policy: https://xtrustai.github.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

CheckMyList4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CheckMyList at none against Authenticator's 2. CheckMyList also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17). Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. CheckMyList asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckMyList ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
CheckMyList versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckMyListAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.2 β€” better17
Further details β€” not scored
Size48 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJerry WatsonAQUAWOOD PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

CheckMyList

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions1
  • year3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is CheckMyList free?
CheckMyList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CheckMyList or Authenticator have ads?
Authenticator shows ads; CheckMyList does not.
Which is updated more often, CheckMyList or Authenticator?
CheckMyList ships an update every 2 months, and Authenticator every 2 weeks. Most recently, CheckMyList was updated on October 5, 2026 and Authenticator on October 7, 2026.

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