Comparison

Ente Auth vs PixVault

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

Head to head
About

Ente Auth

This app generates and securely stores two-step verification (2FA) tokens. It offers end-to-end encrypted cloud backups and seamless multi-device synchronization, ensuring your tokens are accessible across all your devices. Access your tokens via a web interface or generate them offline.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted cloud backups
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Web access to tokens
  • Offline token generation
  • QR code scanning for import
  • Manual secret entry
  • Bulk import/export of tokens
Features
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Ente's Authenticator app helps you generate and store 2 step verification (2FA) tokens on your mobile devices. FEATURES SECURE BACKUPS Auth provides end-to-end encrypted cloud backups so that you don't have to worry about losing your tokens. We use the same protocols Ente Photos uses to encrypt and preserve your data. MULTI DEVICE SYNC Auth will automatically sync the 2FA tokens you add to your account, across all your devices on mobile & desktop. Every new device you sign into will have access to these tokens. WEB ACCESS You can access your 2FA tokens on any device by using https://auth.ente.io. OFFLINE MODE Auth generates 2FA tokens offline, so your network connectivity will not get in the way of your workflow. IMPORT AND EXPORT You can add tokens to ente by one of the following methods: - Scanning a QR code - Manually entering (copy-pasting) a 2FA secret - Bulk importing from a file that contains a list of codes in the following format: otpauth://totp/provider.com:you@email.com?secret=YOUR_SECRET The codes maybe separated by new lines or commas. You can also export the codes you have added to ente, to an unencrypted text file, that adheres to the above format. TERMS https://ente.io/terms

About

PixVault

Features
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Remove photo metadata, convert images and compress photos on your device. Preview any batch free — up to 20 photos at a time — and see the real results before deciding to unlock. CHECK WHAT YOUR PHOTO REVEALS Inspect GPS location, camera details and capture information before sharing. PixVault reads the exported image again so you can compare the metadata before and after processing. PREPARE THE WHOLE BATCH Remove GPS and EXIF metadata, convert HEIC to JPG and other supported formats, resize images, or choose a target file size. See the actual output size and whether your target was reached. PREVIEW FIRST. SAVE WHEN YOU ARE READY. Your first 3 successfully saved or shared photos are free on each device. Processing and previewing do not use your free saves. If a batch exceeds your remaining free saves, unlock to save it all or save only the photos covered by your remaining allowance. After your free saves are used, you can still preview batches for free. ONE-TIME UNLOCK Unlock unlimited saving with one non-consumable in-app purchase. No subscription. Restore your purchase on iPhone, iPad and Mac using the same Apple Account. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Photos are processed on your device. No account, no uploads, no ads, no third-party analytics. Use Photos, Files, the iOS Share Extension, Shortcuts, or the Mac Finder service as part of your workflow. PixVault re-encodes images to remove metadata. Always verify exported files before sharing or uploading sensitive images. Available output formats depend on your device and system version.

Screenshots

Ente Auth4 screens
PixVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ente Auth at none against PixVault's 1. Ente Auth also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. PixVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ente Auth asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ente Auth ships an update monthly, PixVault every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ente Auth versus PixVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnte AuthPixVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (291 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings291 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnte Technologies, Inc.Foshan Gaoming Huiyang Network Technology Studio (Individually Owned Business)

Bugs and requests

Ente Auth

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera issues causing black screen
  • Codes not working or showing as invalid
  • Vault disappearing unexpectedly
  • Login screen issues and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to choose custom icons for accounts
  • Option to change font size
  • Support for FIDO/Yubikey authentication
  • In-app tip jar for donating to developers

PixVault

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ente Auth

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PixVault

One-time1
  • PixVault Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Ente Auth free?
Ente Auth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PixVault free?
PixVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ente Auth or PixVault have ads?
Neither Ente Auth nor PixVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ente Auth or PixVault?
Ente Auth ships an update monthly, and PixVault every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ente Auth was updated on October 30, 2026 and PixVault on October 28, 2026.

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