Comparison

Magic Hour vs 2FA

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

Head to head
About

Magic Hour

This app helps photographers and cinematographers find the optimal times for shooting around sunrise and sunset. It provides precise calculations for 'magic hour' based on your location and offers moon phase information. Optional in-app purchases unlock advanced features like location selection and calendar integration.

Highlights
  • Magic hour time calculation
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Moonrise and full moon alerts
  • Weather forecast integration
  • Customizable notifications
  • Location-based planning
Features
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Magic Hour (also called golden hour) is the time of day around sunrise and sunset when the light is great for photography and cinematography. It is typically when the sun is between 6 degrees below the horizon to 6 degrees above. This sunlight is evenly dispersed and helps you create great pictures. Magic Hour makes it easy for you to know when magic hour is coming and how much time you have left once it begins. The app takes your location along with the current day and calculates when magic hour will occur. If the weather forecast is available we give that to you as well. What other light is cool to photograph in? The moon, of course. And you want a full moon for that. Our Moon Watch section lets you know the next moonrise and when the next full moon will appear. In addition to this, you can set up notifications on and before magic hour begins. And with our in-app purchase you can select locations other than your current one, view future magic hour times, and create calendar events for them. Data that is used with the Magic Hour App (e.g. locations, notifications, calendar events, etc.) remain local to your device and are not transmitted nor remotely stored.

About

2FA

Features
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2FA AUTH — SecureVault: 2FA Authenticator & Password Manager Your accounts, protected in one place. 2FA AUTH (SecureVault) combines a fast two-factor authenticator, an encrypted password manager, and a QR code scanner in a single app, so you don't need three separate apps to stay secure. WHY 2FA AUTH • All-in-one security — generate time-based 2FA codes, store passwords, and scan QR codes without switching apps. • Zero-knowledge encryption — your data is encrypted on your device before it is ever backed up. We cannot read your passwords or codes, and neither can anyone else. • Works with the services you already use — Google, GitHub, Amazon, Discord, Netflix, PayPal, Instagram, Slack, Spotify, LinkedIn, Dropbox, WhatsApp, and hundreds of other TOTP-based accounts. • Import in seconds — bring your existing 2FA accounts over from other authenticator apps, including Google Authenticator export codes. • Built-in setup guides — a searchable directory of 50+ popular services with step-by-step instructions for turning on 2FA. TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION Add an account by scanning its QR code or entering the setup key manually. 2FA AUTH generates standards-based, time-based one-time passcodes (TOTP) that refresh automatically, with a countdown so you always know when a new code is coming. PASSWORD MANAGER Store logins, notes, and card details in one encrypted vault. Every entry is protected the same way your 2FA secrets are: encrypted on-device with AES-256-GCM before it ever leaves your phone. SIGN IN YOUR WAY Get started using your existing Google or Apple ID. No new account password to create or remember. SECURITY, BY DESIGN • AES-256-GCM encryption for every stored secret. • Argon2id key derivation to protect your master password. • A zero-knowledge architecture — your master password and unencrypted data never leave your device. 2FA AUTH PRO (Optional) The core 2FA authenticator and a starter password vault are free to use. 2FA AUTH Pro adds unlimited password storage, automatic encrypted cloud backup, and the ability to restore your codes and passwords onto a new device. Pro is offered as auto-renewing subscriptions or a one-time purchase: • Monthly — every month Renew. • Annual — every year Renew. • Lifetime — one-time purchase, no recurring charge. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before that period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings on your device under Apple ID > Subscriptions. Prices are shown in USD and may vary by region. ADVERTISING A small number of free-tier screens — Tools, Setup Guides, and the password generator — may show ads served by Google AdMob. Ads never appear on your authenticator list, your password vault, the unlock screen, or during backup and restore. 2FA AUTH Pro removes ads entirely. YOUR PRIVACY 2FA AUTH does not sell your personal data. Please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use before subscribing: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/2fa-auth-app/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/2fa-auth-app/terms-and-condition DISCLAIMER 2FA AUTH (SecureVault) is developed independently by Eline Technologies. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google, Apple, GitHub, Amazon, Discord, Netflix, PayPal, Instagram, or any other third-party service named above. All product names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are referenced only to describe compatibility. No app can guarantee absolute security — please choose and safeguard a strong, unique master password. Questions or feedback? Reach us anytime from Help & Support inside the app.

Screenshots

Magic Hour4 screens
2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 2FA at weekly against Magic Hour's every 2 months. 2FA also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Magic Hour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 2FA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Hour ships an update every 2 months, 2FA weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic Hour versus 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Hour2FA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinda ByrketELINE TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD

Bugs and requests

Magic Hour

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 🐛 Time way off
  • 🐛 Can't change location
  • 🐛 Crashes all the time
  • 🐛 Can't see future dates anymore
  • 🐛 Widget doesn't update
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  • 🐛 Keeps crashing
  • 🐛 Can't determine magic hour at another location
  • 🐛 App crashes

Requested features

7 requests
  • 💡 Moonrise notification
  • 💡 Notification when magic hour ends
  • 💡 Blue hour option
  • 💡 Allow users to set their own background photo
  • 💡 Ability to plan shoots in different locations
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  • 💡 Companion app for planning sunsets weeks in advance
  • 💡 Custom alert tones

2FA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Magic Hour

One-time1
  • Add Locations Ability$0.99
3 purchases

2FA

Subscriptions2
  • 2FA : Authentication App: MFA$2.991 Month
  • 2FA : Authentication App: MFA$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • 2FA : Authentication App: MFA$29.99

Questions

Is Magic Hour free?
Magic Hour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2FA free?
2FA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Hour or 2FA have ads?
Neither Magic Hour nor 2FA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Hour or 2FA?
Magic Hour ships an update every 2 months, and 2FA weekly. Most recently, Magic Hour was updated on October 13, 2026 and 2FA on October 8, 2026.

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