Google Authenticator vs Goki Spaces
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Google Authenticator
Enhance your online security with two-factor authentication codes generated directly on your device. Sync codes across devices and set up accounts easily with QR codes, even without an internet connection.
- Two-factor authentication code generation
- Offline code generation
- Sync codes across devices
- QR code setup
- Support for multiple accounts
- Time-based and counter-based codes
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Google Authenticator adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by adding a second step of verification when you sign in. This means that in addition to your password, you'll also need to enter a code that is generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone. The verification code can be generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone, even if you don't have a network or cellular connection. • Sync your Authenticator codes to your Google Account and across your devices. This way, you can always access them even if you lose your phone. • Set up your Authenticator accounts automatically with a QR code. This is quick and easy, and it helps to ensure that your codes are set up correctly. • Support for multiple accounts. You can use the Authenticator app to manage multiple accounts, so you don't have to switch between apps every time you need to sign in. • Support for time-based and counter-based code generation. You can choose the type of code generation that best suits your needs. • Transfer accounts between devices with a QR code. This is a convenient way to move your accounts to a new device. To use Google Authenticator with Google, you need to enable 2-Step Verification on your Google Account. To get started visit http://www.google.com/2step
Goki Spaces
This staff application connects to smart locks and access hardware, allowing for the creation of master keys, generation of guest PINs, and management of property access. It provides real-time lock audit trails and helps monitor device health for improved operational efficiency.
- Connect Goki hardware
- Create master keys and tags
- Generate guest PINs
- Manage property access
- Run lock audits
- Monitor lock health
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Goki is the first hospitality product of its kind. We combine hardware, software & guest services to make stays better for everyone. Our properties offer a contactless guest experience, improve operational efficiencies & direct guests to their ancillary revenue streams. Spaces is our staff application, which helps you connect your Goki hardware, create master keys, generate guest PINs, manage access, run lock audits and manage your space. Connect Goki Hardware. Unbox your beautiful new Goki Smart Locks and connect them using Spaces app. Simply add a room in Spaces and connect a Smart Disc or Smart Lock to access that room. Master Keys Once your rooms are set-up you can access them with the tap of a button in Spaces or you can use the app to encode a Goki Tag wristband and let your housekeeping staff access all areas of your property. Also useful for local authorities who need access in case of an emergency - fire brigade, police, etc. Guest Access Use Spaces you generate 4-digit PINs for your guests - one-time PINs, time-based PINs and admin PINs that never expire for staff. Lock Audits Need to know who has accessed the room and at what time? There’s an app for that - Spaces! Simply retrieve a lock audit and see who has entered the room in real-time. Space Management Jump to any property easily from the app, get updates on battery status and lock health and run lock diagnoses to understand issues (and share with developers).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Google Authenticator at 4.8 against Goki Spaces's 3.0. Google Authenticator also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 25%) and ratings volume (1.2M vs 4). Goki Spaces's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Google Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Authenticator has 1.2M ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Google Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 25% of Goki Spaces's.
Google Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, Goki Spaces every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Google Authenticator | Goki Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.2M ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2M — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #4 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tipi | |
Customer experience
Google Authenticator
Goki Spaces
Bugs and requests
Google Authenticator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Codes randomly deleted
- Accounts wiped after update
- Duplicated accounts then deleted all
- Timing issues, codes didn't work
Requested features
4 requests- Add scan from photo feature
- Ability to rename and group accounts
- Add Apple Watch app
- Implement cloud backup option
Goki Spaces
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Google Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Goki Spaces
No in-app purchases
Questions
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