Twilio Authy vs Runse
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
Runse
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Runse helps you refine and translate selected text from iPhone and iPad apps. Select text in Safari, Notes, Mail, Messages, or another app, open the share or action menu, and choose Runse. The selected text opens with quick actions for clearer writing and translation. WHAT IT DOES * Refine selected text for clearer wording * Translate selected text into your default or custom target language * Copy results back to the app you were using * Add custom OpenAI-compatible providers * View provider status and token usage * Customize prompt templates for your workflow GUIDED SETUP Runse includes a step-by-step first-launch guide showing how to select text, open the action menu, pin Runse, and run refine or translate actions. You can reopen the guide from Settings. PROVIDERS Runse includes a default provider for a smooth first run. Advanced users can add custom providers for DeepSeek, Kimi, MiniMax, GLM, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. SUBSCRIPTION Runse Pro is an auto-renewable yearly subscription. The first month is free, then ¥12 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/madeye/runse/blob/main/PRIVACY.md Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY Selected text is sent only to the active AI provider when you run an action. Provider settings, prompt templates, and history are stored on your device. API keys are stored in the iOS Keychain. OPEN SOURCE Runse is open source: https://github.com/madeye/runse
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Twilio Authy at none against Runse's 1. Twilio Authy also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Runse's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and ads 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. Runse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Twilio Authy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Twilio Authy ships an update every 3 weeks, Runse every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Twilio Authy | Runse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (53K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 53K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Authy Inc. | 超 吕 |
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
Runse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Twilio Authy
No in-app purchases
Runse
- Runse Pro Yearly$1.991 Year









