Comparison

Google Authenticator vs SmallDesk Voice Cards

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

SmallDesk Voice Cards

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SmallDesk Voice Cards is made for moments when speaking is hard. Create simple voice cards, tap a phrase, and let your iPhone speak the message aloud. The app helps people who cannot always speak comfortably share everyday messages in a clear, simple, and private way. You can use ready-made cards for quick phrases, yes and no answers, daily needs, home, outside, feelings, and people. You can also create your own custom cards with the words that matter most to you. SmallDesk Voice Cards is designed to be easy to read and easy to use. Cards use large buttons, clear colors, and simple layouts, so useful phrases are always close at hand. A full-screen message view makes it easier to show a phrase to someone nearby, while on-device text to speech can read the phrase aloud. Use SmallDesk Voice Cards to say things like: I cannot speak right now Please repeat I need water Please wait Please speak slowly I do not understand I need a quiet place The app is private by design. Your cards, profile notes, and settings stay on your device. SmallDesk Voice Cards does not require an account, does not show ads, does not use analytics, and does not track you. Feedback is sent only when you choose to open your own email app. No feedback data is collected inside the app. SmallDesk Voice Cards is a simple everyday communication tool for anyone who wants a quick, clear way to show and speak useful phrases.

Screenshots

Google Authenticator4 screens
SmallDesk Voice Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Google Authenticator at #4 against SmallDesk Voice Cards's unranked. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Google Authenticator versus SmallDesk Voice Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle AuthenticatorSmallDesk Voice Cards
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.2M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleTomasz Kuciapski

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

SmallDesk Voice Cards

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

SmallDesk Voice Cards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Authenticator free?
Google Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmallDesk Voice Cards free?
SmallDesk Voice Cards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Google Authenticator or SmallDesk Voice Cards have ads?
Neither Google Authenticator nor SmallDesk Voice Cards shows ads.

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