Comparison

Google Authenticator vs Passwordotech

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

Passwordotech

Features
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Passwordotech is a beautiful, privacy-first password manager that keeps your digital life locked down — entirely on your device. No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. No ads. Ever. Your vault is protected by a PIN and Face ID / Touch ID, and everything inside is encrypted with AES-256 using a key derived from your PIN with Argon2id. Because nothing ever leaves your iPhone, there is no online account to breach and no company servers holding your secrets. You hold the only key. EVERYTHING IN ONE SECURE VAULT • Logins — usernames, passwords and websites • Built-in authenticator — store your 2FA (TOTP) secrets and get rotating 6-digit codes with a live countdown • Payment cards, secure notes, identities, Wi-Fi networks and API keys • A strong password generator with adjustable length and character sets SERIOUS, THOUGHTFUL SECURITY • On-device AES-256 encryption with Argon2id key derivation • Unlock with a 6-digit PIN or Face ID / Touch ID • Auto-lock when you leave the app, with adjustable timing • Clipboard auto-clear so copied passwords don't linger • Brute-force protection — escalating lockouts after repeated wrong PINs, plus an optional auto-erase • Decoy PIN — a second PIN opens a separate, empty vault if you are ever forced to unlock the app KNOW YOUR PASSWORD HEALTH A built-in health report flags weak, reused and outdated passwords so you know exactly what to fix — all calculated locally on your device and never uploaded. DESIGNED FOR iPHONE A clean, minimalist interface with a modern frosted-glass look, full light and dark mode, and native support for English, Spanish and French. PRIVACY BY DESIGN We can't see your data — and neither can anyone else. There are no analytics, no third-party tracking SDKs, and no network requests for your vault. Your information is yours alone. IMPORTANT Your PIN cannot be recovered. If you forget it, your vault cannot be unlocked — that is exactly what makes it secure. Please keep your PIN somewhere safe. Passwordotech — your passwords, on your terms.

Screenshots

Google Authenticator4 screens
Passwordotech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Passwordotech at every 5 weeks against Google Authenticator's every 4 months. Google Authenticator's advantage is chart position (#4 vs 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, Passwordotech every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Google Authenticator versus Passwordotech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle AuthenticatorPasswordotech
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB20 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGoogleChandan Verma

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

Passwordotech

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Passwordotech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Authenticator free?
Google Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Passwordotech free?
Passwordotech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Google Authenticator or Passwordotech have ads?
Neither Google Authenticator nor Passwordotech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Authenticator or Passwordotech?
Google Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, and Passwordotech every 5 weeks. Most recently, Google Authenticator was updated on November 11, 2026 and Passwordotech on October 28, 2026.

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