Comparison

Authenticator App vs TapIn

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator App

This app securely manages and generates two-factor authentication codes for numerous online services. It offers seamless cross-device syncing via iCloud and a native Apple experience with features like Dark Mode and biometric unlock. Easily import existing accounts and enjoy lifetime access with a one-time payment.

Highlights
  • Secure 2FA code generation
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
  • Native Apple experience
  • Extensive service support
  • One-click Google Authenticator import
  • Lifetime membership option
Features
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Authenticator App - Secure and Easy 2FA Codes. Manage and generate two-factor authentication (2FA) codes effortlessly right on your iPhone. - Top-Notch Security All your data is securely encrypted with 256-bit encryption and stored locally or on iCloud within Apple’s ecosystem. We don’t operate servers, ensuring we can never access your information. - Sync Seamlessly Across Devices Seamlessly sync your data across all your devices—iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac—using your trusted iCloud account. - Native Apple Experience Enjoy a smooth, native experience tailored for iOS with features like Dark Mode, intuitive gestures, widgets, Touch ID / Face ID unlock, and automatic data sync. - Extensive Service Support Authenticator App supports thousands of popular services including Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, Twitch, and many more. It’s the perfect solution whether you’re looking for an Authenticator App for Microsoft, an Authenticator App for Facebook, or an Authentication App for Instagram. - One-Click Google Authenticator Transfer Easily import all your Google Authenticator accounts with just one click—bringing one of the most popular authentication tools right to your iPhone. - Pay Once, Use Forever Get a lifetime membership with just a one-time payment, giving you permanent access to premium features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac forever. - Family Sharing Ready Share your purchase with up to five family members through Apple's Family Sharing. • Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/d85c1cb702654806bfc5b4618e5043ee • Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/043ac151be3b4ba4afb5683e0d6a29bf

About

TapIn

This productivity tool helps teams and organizations foster a strong culture. Administrators can manage team-wide communications, schedule events, and assign tasks. It provides transparency for leaders and observers while helping athletes prioritize urgent duties.

Highlights
  • Team-wide messaging
  • Event creation
  • Calendar management
  • Task assignment
  • Culture settings and reports
  • Habit creation tools
Features
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TapIn is a productivity tool for teams and organizations that helps drive culture. Administrators can send team-wide messages, create events, manage calendars, and create tasks for athletes. Help student-athletes complete only their most urgent tasks, while providing transparency for observers and team leaders. Although this is a unique communication and productivity app, it was built with the intention of driving culture as well. Through our culture settings and reports, teams can drive better behavior and create good habits for their players.

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
TapIn3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TapIn at 5.0 against Authenticator App's 4.3. TapIn also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Authenticator App's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TapIn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TapIn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Authenticator App versus TapIn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppTapIn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer满 李TapIn App, Inc.

Customer experience

Authenticator App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

TapIn

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions3
  • Authenticator Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Authenticator Pro - Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Authenticator Pro - Annual$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Authenticator Pro - Lifetime$29.99
  • Authenticator Pro - Lifetime$39.99
None

TapIn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapIn free?
TapIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator App or TapIn?
TapIn is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TapIn averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Authenticator App or TapIn have ads?
Neither Authenticator App nor TapIn shows ads.

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