Comparison

QQ邮箱 vs 2FA Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

QQ邮箱

Manage all your email accounts in one place with support for general mail protocols. Features include sending greeting cards, quick screenshot annotations, and translation of foreign language emails. Optimize your inbox with intelligent ad aggregation and subscription management.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple email accounts
  • Send greeting cards
  • Screenshot annotation
  • Translate foreign emails
  • Intelligent ad aggregation
  • Attachment preview
  • Customizable notifications
Features
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[QQ Mail] Full support for general mail protocols to help you manage all your mailboxes on your phone [New] Send greeting cards on your phone [New] Query mail records in Settings [New] Quick annotation on the screenshot of the mail reading page [New] Efficient and convenient Contacts [New] Translate mails in foreign languages into Chinese Multiple Accounts · Full support for general mail protocols to allow adding a variety of other mailboxes besides QQ Mail Sending/Receiving Mails · Synchronously receive and manage all mails in multiple mailboxes · Added intelligent aggregation of ad mails · QQ Mail subscription aggregation and reading experience optimization · Support online preview of various types of attachments including documents, images, audio and video files, compressed packages, and eml files. Mail Notification · Set to enable notifications only for mails from starred contacts · Set the New Mail Notification option for different email accounts · Added multiple sound effects for New Email Notification · Enable Night Mode to mute the notifications for new mails at night Mailbox Plug-ins · Enable Calendar to manage events efficiently · Use Transfer Station for temporary storage of large files on the network · Enable Notepad to record what you see and think anytime · Manage contacts and find recent conversations in Contacts · Select a greeting card to convey blessings to friends QQ Mail VIP Auto-Renewal Subscription Instructions Subscription Plans: QQ Mail VIP Monthly Auto-Renewal (1 month) QQ Mail VIP Annual Auto-Renewal (12 months) Subscription Price: Monthly auto-renewal: RMB 22/month Annual auto-renewal: RMB 210/year Auto-Renewal: Your Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the subscription expires. Once the payment is successful, the subscription will be automatically extended for one billing cycle. Cancel Subscription: If you wish to cancel, you need to do so at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends. You can cancel by going to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions, selecting the QQ Mail VIP subscription, and tapping Cancel Subscription. If you do not turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will renew automatically. Other Purchase Options (non-renewing): QQ Mail VIP 1 month / RMB 29 (does not auto-renew) QQ Mail VIP 12 months / RMB 300 (does not auto-renew) QQ Mail VIP Service Terms: https://wx.mail.qq.com/list/readtemplate?name=app_intro.html#/agreement/mailvip QQ Mail Privacy Policy: https://wx.mail.qq.com/list/readtemplate?name=app_intro.html#/agreement/appPolicy If you have any comments or suggestions, tell us in "Settings" -> "Feedback".

About

2FA Authenticator

This app provides robust digital security for your online accounts using end-to-end encryption. It simplifies adding accounts, securely backs up and syncs your data, and offers offline password generation. Manage all your passwords and generate strong ones with ease.

Highlights
  • Effortless account addition via QR code
  • Secure data backup and cross-device sync
  • Offline one-time password generation
  • Password manager for central organization
  • Customizable strong password generator
  • Face ID and Touch ID secure access
Features
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Authenticator App - Your Digital Security Guardian! Our authenticator app employs industry-leading end-to-end encryption to deliver security for your online accounts, ensuring every online interaction is safe and secure. Key Features: ● Effortless Account Addition: Simply scan a QR code to add accounts and receive one-time passwords (TOTP) for two-factor or multi-factor authentication (2FA/MFA). ● Secure Data Backup and Sync: Create encrypted backups on iCloud to ensure data security and synchronize across devices, providing access to important information anytime, anywhere. ● Robust Privacy Protection: Advanced encryption safeguards your in-app data, supports unique digital passwords, and offers quick, secure access via Face ID and Touch ID. ● Offline Password Generation: Generate one-time passwords (TOTP) stored locally, enhancing account security without the need for an internet connection. ● Extensive Platform Support: Compatible with thousands of major services, including Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft. ● Password Manager: Centrally manage various account passwords, organized for efficiency and security. ● Customizable Password Generator: Generate complex passwords with a single click, customizable in length and character types, ensuring robust account protection. Premium Membership Subscription: ● Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. ● Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ● Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the selected plan rate. ● Subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase. Relevant Agreements: ● Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DRHhqWFRCYkVSTXNk ● Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DRGZ1U3FJWVhDY2RN Contact Us: For any questions or assistance, please contact us at watchaihelp@outlook.com. Act Now to Safeguard Your Digital Life!

Screenshots

QQ邮箱4 screens
2FA Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 2FA Authenticator at 5.0 against QQ邮箱's 3.6. 2FA Authenticator also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). QQ邮箱's advantage is ratings volume (729 vs 3) and review sentiment (51% vs 35%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QQ邮箱 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 2FA Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2FA Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QQ邮箱 has 729 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of QQ邮箱's written reviews are positive against 35% of 2FA Authenticator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QQ邮箱 ships an update monthly, 2FA Authenticator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
QQ邮箱 versus 2FA Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQQ邮箱2FA Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (729 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews — better34.8% of reviews
Number of ratings729 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#205 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB32 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperTencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited朝虹 陈

Customer experience

QQ邮箱

All ratings729 ratings
Positive62.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative32.6%
Written reviews372 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative43.5%

2FA Authenticator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.2%

Bugs and requests

QQ邮箱

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Disappearing emails and sync issues
  • Login and authentication problems
  • Attachment and file handling errors
  • Unreliable push notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • English language support
  • iPad optimization
  • Customizable settings and themes
  • Improved notifications and alerts
  • Better integration with other email accounts

2FA Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

QQ邮箱

Subscriptions4
  • QQ邮箱扩容连续包月$1.991 Month
  • QQ邮箱会员连续包月$2.991 Month
  • QQ邮箱会员连续包季$8.993 Months
Show 1 more
  • QQ邮箱会员连续包年$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • QQ邮箱扩容1个月$2.99
  • QQ邮箱会员1个月$3.99
  • QQ邮箱扩容3个月$5.99
Show 4 more
  • QQ邮箱会员3个月$9.99
  • QQ邮箱扩容6个月$12.99
  • QQ邮箱会员6个月$19.99
  • QQ邮箱会员1年$39.99
4 purchases

2FA Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Authenticator Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Authenticator - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Authenticator Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Authenticator Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is QQ邮箱 free?
QQ邮箱 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2FA Authenticator free?
2FA Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QQ邮箱 or 2FA Authenticator?
2FA Authenticator is rated higher. QQ邮箱 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 729 ratings, while 2FA Authenticator averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do QQ邮箱 or 2FA Authenticator have ads?
Neither QQ邮箱 nor 2FA Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QQ邮箱 or 2FA Authenticator?
QQ邮箱 ships an update monthly, and 2FA Authenticator every 6 days. Most recently, QQ邮箱 was updated on September 23, 2026 and 2FA Authenticator on September 22, 2026.

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