Comparison

Thincast Authenticator vs Bad Guy Badges

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

Head to head

Thincast Authenticator

Simple Behavior Log

About

Thincast Authenticator

Features

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Two Factor Authenticator for Thincast Products

About

Bad Guy Badges

Features

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Turn daily habits into a fun game! Bad Guy Badge is a simple yet powerful behavior tracking app designed to bring a touch of fun to your relationships and daily routines. Whether you're managing parenting milestones or adding a playful spark to your relationship, we’ve got you covered. Key Features: Customizable Grids: Set up 2 to 10 slots for each member to track progress. Instant Badges: Award a "Good" badge or a "Bad Guy" badge with a single tap. Define Your Rewards: What happens when the grid is full? A "Free Night Out," a "Special Treat," or a "Penalty Task"—you set the rules! Privacy First & No Login: No accounts, no passwords—just seamless sync across all your Apple devices. Apple Watch Support: Quick-access badges and settlement right from your wrist. Perfect for on-the-go tracking. Use Cases: Couples: Gamify your chores or romantic rewards. Personal Habits: Track your own progress and reward yourself for consistency. Parenting: A positive (or corrective) way to help kids develop better habits. Life is better when it’s rewarding. Download Bad Guy Badge today!

Screenshots

Thincast Authenticator3 screens

Bad Guy Badges4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thincast Authenticator at none against Bad Guy Badges's 1. Thincast Authenticator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bad Guy Badges sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thincast Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thincast Authenticator ships an update every 3 months, Bad Guy Badges every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Thincast Authenticator versus Bad Guy Badges: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Thincast Authenticator	Bad Guy Badges
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months — better	Every 4 months
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	26.0
Further details — not scored
Size	53 MB	17 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Thincast Technologies GmbH	PU YEN LIN

In-app purchases

None

Thincast Authenticator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bad Guy Badges

One-time1

Ad Free$0.99

Questions

Is Thincast Authenticator free?

Thincast Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Bad Guy Badges free?

Bad Guy Badges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Thincast Authenticator or Bad Guy Badges have ads?

Bad Guy Badges shows ads; Thincast Authenticator does not.

Which is updated more often, Thincast Authenticator or Bad Guy Badges?

Thincast Authenticator ships an update every 3 months, and Bad Guy Badges every 4 months. Most recently, Thincast Authenticator was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bad Guy Badges on October 15, 2026.