Comparison

Ente Auth vs Ciao

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

Ciao

Features
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A little word can set the tone for your day. Ciao is a creative studio for making a greeting your own, bringing it to your widgets, and turning it into a postcard. YOUR WORDS, YOUR WAY Choose your text, colors and ink: solid color, Aurora, pearl, metal, neon, and rainbow, inclusive or trans Pride palettes. Add a solid background, gradient, Pride stripes or system materials. PREVIEW YOUR STYLE Try light, dark and landscape backdrops, or choose a photo using the system photo picker. The photo stays on your device and is only used for the preview. Ciao does not read your wallpaper. EACH WIDGET HAS ITS OWN PERSONALITY Save up to 24 favorite styles and choose a favorite or theme when editing each widget. Personalize greetings for your Home Screen, Lock Screen and Apple Watch complications. The throughout-the-day mode displays a greeting that matches the time, with scheduled updates managed by the system. LITTLE POSTCARDS TO SHARE Export a postcard, a transparent PNG of the lettering, or a phone wallpaper. Share the image or save it to Files. Compatible apps can use the PNG to create a sticker. Glass and system materials are flattened in exported images. ON IPAD AND APPLE WATCH TOO The interface adapts to iPad windows and supports Cmd+S to save. On Watch, edit your greeting, choose styles and use Ciao without iPhone. Settings saved on iPhone can be sent to your paired Watch; sync does not work in the reverse direction. NO ACCOUNT, NO ADS Ciao does not integrate analytics, ads or tracking. Preferences and styles are stored locally. Animations respect Reduce Motion and materials respect Reduce Transparency. The system controls clear and tinted widget appearances and update timing. Pride palettes are original, not official Apple content. Available in Italian and English. Requires iOS 27 or watchOS 27.

Screenshots

Ente Auth4 screens
Ciao4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ente Auth at 15.0 against Ciao's 27.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ente Auth versus Ciao: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnte AuthCiao
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (293 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings293 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnte Technologies, Inc.Pasquale Mauriello

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

Ciao

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ente Auth

No in-app purchases

None

Ciao

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ente Auth free?
Ente Auth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ciao free?
Ciao is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ente Auth or Ciao have ads?
Neither Ente Auth nor Ciao shows ads.

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