Twilio Authy vs Loner Mobile
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
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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
Loner Mobile
This app monitors the safety of lone workers by tracking their location and status. It features an SOS alert, a check-in timer, and can detect if a worker is incapacitated. Alerts are sent to a live monitoring team in case of an emergency.
- SOS alert with silent option
- Configurable check-in timer
- Man down detection
- Location tracking (GPS/Wi-Fi)
- Works with Bluetooth accessories
- GDPR compliant data control
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Loner Mobile is a lone worker safety monitoring app for iPhone. Compliant with GDPR, all data remains under the control of your organization and not shared with third parties. Blackline currently monitors 60,000+ employees in 50+ countries around the world. HOW IT WORKS Businesses use Loner Mobile to monitor the safety of employees who work beyond sight and sound of others. Free to download on iOS. Each Loner Mobile app is registered with an organization-level Blackline Live account and requires a service plan (see Get Started section). HIGHLY CONFIGURABLE Loner Mobile is highly configurable and monitors worker safety through a check-in timer, no-motion (man down) detection and works with several Bluetooth accessories that provide wearable access to a physical SOS button. Loner Mobile runs in the background and connects to the Blackline Safety Cloud, reporting safety status and location information. Should an emergency occur, Loner Mobile triggers an alert to a live monitoring team to direct help to the employee’s location. Live monitoring team options include supervisors, a control room, central monitoring station or Blackline’s 24/7 in-house Safety Operations Center / Alarm Receiving Center partner. LONE WORKER FEATURES Customizable for a broad range of scenarios, Loner Mobile is configured from the Blackline Safety Cloud. - Works with iPhone, iPad - Works with Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity - Call for help using the SOS alert slider (incl. silent SOS option) - Use optional Bluetooth accessories for a physical SOS button - Confirm your safety using the configurable check-in timer - Use automatic check-in when driving (configurable speed) - Location technology includes Wi-Fi and GPS (configurable reporting interval) - Notify supervisors of an alert through SMS and email ENTERPRISE-GRADE CLOUD SOFTWARE Blackline Live is accessible from any internet-connected device and includes configuration management, emergency response management, data analytics and industrial tools. - User access controls for tight data control and privacy (GDPR compliant) - Configure Loner Mobile apps in real-time, wirelessly / over-the-air - Configuration profiles update every device simultaneously and consistently - Emergency response management using world-leading online tools - Custom, fully documented emergency response protocols - Alert profiles ensure that every alert is managed and escalated to the correct contacts - Optional 24/7 live monitoring by Blackline’s in-house Safety Operations Center or Alarm Receiving Centre partners - Blackline’s SOC responds are alerts in less than a minute 99% of the time - Every alert is fully documented for reporting SERVICE PLANS Loner Mobile is free to download but must be activated within an organization account in Blackline’s cloud-hosted safety monitoring software. Loner Mobile requires a service plan and purchase of a software license. Service plans include Blackline Safety Cloud data storage, Loner Mobile configuration management, emergency response management and data analytics. Live 24/7 Blackline monitoring services are optional. GET STARTED Contact Blackline Safety to request an activation code. North American and international: support@blacklinesafety.com, +1 403 451 0327 United Kingdom and Europe: eusupport@blacklinesafety.com, +44 1787 222684
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Twilio Authy at 4.7 against Loner Mobile's 3.7. Twilio Authy also leads on ratings volume (53K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twilio Authy has 53K ratings behind it against 3, 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 33% of Loner Mobile's.
Twilio Authy ships an update every 3 weeks, Loner Mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Twilio Authy | Loner Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (53K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 53K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 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 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Authy Inc. | Blackline Safety Corp |
Customer experience
Twilio Authy
Loner Mobile
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
Loner Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Twilio Authy
No in-app purchases
Loner Mobile
No in-app purchases
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