Twilio Authy vs Password Self Service
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Twilio Authy
This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage two-factor authentication tokens for your online accounts. It offers features like cloud backups, multi-device synchronization, and offline token generation to enhance account security and prevent lockouts.
- Secure 2-step verification token generation
- Encrypted cloud backups
- Multi-device synchronization
- Offline token generation
- Supports thousands of providers
- 8-digit token support
Read full descriptionHide full description
Your use of the Authy App is subject to these Authy App Terms (https://www.twilio.com/en-us/legal/authy-app-terms) Authy brings the future of two-factor authentication to the convenience of your iPhone or iPad. The Authy app generates secure 2 step verification tokens on your device. It helps you protect your account from hackers and hijackers by adding an additional layer of security. Why Authy is the best multi factor authentication app: - Secure Cloud Backups: Did you lose your device and get locked out of all of your accounts? Authy provides secure cloud encrypted backups so you will never lose access to your tokens again. We use the same algorithm that banks and the NSA use to protect their information. - Multi Device Synchronization: Are you re-scanning all your QR codes just to add them to your tablet and smartphone? With Authy you can simply add devices to your account and all of your 2fa tokens will automatically synchronize. - Offline: Still waiting for an SMS to arrive? Do you travel constantly and lose access to your accounts? Authy generates secure tokens offline from the safety of your device, this way you can authenticate securely even when in airplane mode. - All of your accounts: We support most major multi-factor authentication accounts including Facebook, Dropbox, Amazon, Gmail, and thousands of other providers. We also support 8 digit tokens. - Protect your bitcoins: Authy is the preferred two factor authentication solution to protect your bitcoin wallet. We are the default 2fa provider for trusted companies like Coinbase, CEX.IO, BitGo and many others. Official website: https://www.authy.com
Password Self Service
This utility app allows users to register their mobile number for account recovery. It also provides functionality to reset forgotten user account passwords and unlock accounts that have been locked.
- Register mobile number
- Reset user account password
- Unlock user account
Read full descriptionHide full description
This app will be used to register mobile number, reset user account password and unlock user account.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Twilio Authy at 4.7 against Password Self Service's 1.6. Twilio Authy also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (54K vs 8). Password Self Service's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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.
Twilio Authy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twilio Authy has 54K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Twilio Authy's written reviews are positive against 13% of Password Self Service's.
Twilio Authy ships an update every 3 weeks, Password Self Service every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Twilio Authy | Password Self Service |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (54K ratings) — better | 1.6 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews — better | 13.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 54K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Authy Inc. | ExlService Holdings, Inc |
Customer experience
Twilio Authy
Password Self Service
Bugs and requests
Twilio Authy
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes when switching between accounts
- Sync issues between devices
- Incorrect code generation on Apple Watch
- Account deletion process not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to sort and categorize accounts
- Customizable account icons
- Dark mode support
- Improved Apple Watch integration with complications
- Faster app load times
Password Self Service
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Twilio Authy
No in-app purchases
Password Self Service
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Twilio Authy free?
Is Password Self Service free?
Which has better reviews, Twilio Authy or Password Self Service?
Do Twilio Authy or Password Self Service have ads?
Which is updated more often, Twilio Authy or Password Self Service?
Other comparisons
