Comparison

Cryptical vs Spot Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Cryptical

Generate strong, random passwords and passphrases with extensive customization options. Create secure credentials for personal use or system administration, with support for multiple languages and advanced character controls. Protect your generated passwords with biometric security.

Highlights
  • Truly random password generation
  • Customizable character sets
  • Random passphrase generation
  • Password strength meter
  • Bulk password generation
  • Biometric security protection
  • Multi-language word lists
Features
Read full description

Cryptical is a full-featured password generator for end users and system administrators who need safe, random passwords or passphrases. Features: • Cryptographically secure random passwords, up to 999 characters • Choose the character sets to use (lowercase, uppercase, numbers, symbols), and always include or exclude specific characters • Passwords can be fully random or pronounceable, and can be generated with no repeated characters • Random passphrases of up to 99 words from lists of tens of thousands of words. Word lists in seven languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish) can be used individually or combined. For added security, capitalize words or substitute random letters with numbers, and pick the separator – which can be a random symbol • Password strength meter that shows the actual strength of a generated password • Copy passwords to the pasteboard or share them with other apps. Copied passwords can expire automatically and never leave your device via Universal Clipboard • Bulk generator: create a large number of passwords or passphrases at once • Interactive home-screen widgets: generate, reveal, copy, and save passwords, and switch mode, character sets, and length right on the widget • Home-screen quick actions: generate & copy, generate & add, or generate & print with a long press on the app icon • Password List with unlimited entries, notes, user name, and website, plus search • Bulk operations: copy, share, print, or delete several passwords at once (printing requires AirPrint) • Backup & restore your list as CSV – compatible with exports from other password managers • Everything you store is encrypted, and Cryptical can be locked with a passcode or Face ID / Touch ID, including auto-lock • App icon, theme, and font selection: customize Cryptical to your liking Cryptical is completely free, has no ads or tracking, and never connects to the internet – it doesn't make a single network request. Note: Cryptical is not a password manager. Please use it in addition to your existing password management solution.

About

Spot Authenticator

Features
Read full description

Spot Authenticator is a cleaner, faster way to manage two-factor authentication codes. Traditional authenticators often become long lists that force you to scroll back and forth. Spot uses a clear visual layout so you can recognize the account you need and copy the right code with less searching. Your codes work without an internet connection. Enable Offline Mode when you prefer local use. Cloud sync is optional, so you decide how your data is stored and transferred between devices. KEY FEATURES • Visual layout designed for faster code finding • Offline generation of TOTP and 2FA codes • Add accounts by scanning QR codes • Import and export for migration and backup • Optional cloud synchronization • Biometric protection • Simple account organization and settings Spot Authenticator focuses on one job: helping you reach the right code with less searching while keeping you in control of your authentication data.

Screenshots

Cryptical4 screens
Spot Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spot Authenticator at weekly against Cryptical's every 3 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cryptical sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Spot Authenticator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptical ships an update every 3 months, Spot Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cryptical versus Spot Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrypticalSpot Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRene Fouquet优贤 刘

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cryptical

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$3.99
Show 1 more
  • Enormous Tip$8.99
1 purchases

Spot Authenticator

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Cryptical free?
Cryptical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spot Authenticator free?
Spot Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cryptical or Spot Authenticator have ads?
Neither Cryptical nor Spot Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptical or Spot Authenticator?
Cryptical ships an update every 3 months, and Spot Authenticator weekly. Most recently, Cryptical was updated on October 5, 2026 and Spot Authenticator on October 4, 2026.

Other comparisons