Comparison

Authenticator App #1 vs JournalBear

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator App #1

Securely manage your online accounts with a fast and intuitive authenticator and QR scanner. Easily set up two-factor authentication and access your codes quickly. Keep track of your scan history for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Setup 2FA accounts easily
  • Scan QR code & Barcode
  • Manage scan history
  • Lightning-fast scanning
  • User-friendly design
Features
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Our app offers lightning-fast scanning capabilities, user-friendly design and smart features that make it the perfect tool for using Authenticator & QR Scanner. Features of our app: 1.Setup 2FA accounts easily 2.Scan QR code & Barcode 3.Manage scan history About subscriptions: – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal * Terms of Use: https://code.onetouchinsight.com/terms * Privacy Policy: https://code.onetouchinsight.com/privacy * Contact us: https://code.onetouchinsight.com/support

About

JournalBear

Features
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JournalBear is a private, encrypted journal that lives in a single file only you can open. Everything you write is sealed with AES-256 encryption, using a key derived from your password. There is no account, no cloud, and no tracking: your journal never leaves your device unless you move it yourself. WRITE FREELY * Entries are Markdown: headings, lists, quotes, tables, and code blocks render beautifully * Attach photos straight from your library ONE PORTABLE FILE Your entire journal is a single encrypted .zjournal file. Keep it in Files, back it up anywhere, and open the same file with JournalBear on your desktop. PRIVATE BY DESIGN * AES-256 encryption, with the key derived from your password (PBKDF2) * No account, no analytics, no data collection * Works entirely offline — the app never touches the network * Your password is the only key: nobody, including us, can recover a forgotten one

Screenshots

Authenticator App #14 screens
JournalBear3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JournalBear at none against Authenticator App #1's 3. Authenticator App #1's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Authenticator App #1 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. JournalBear asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Authenticator App #1 versus JournalBear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator App #1JournalBear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIdentity and Access SecurityRahul Yedida

Bugs and requests

Authenticator App #1

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to purchase app with one-time fee instead of subscription
  • Clear subscription management controls within the app

JournalBear

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator App #1

Subscriptions3
  • ScanMate Premium 1 Month$12.991 Month
  • ScanMate Premium 1 Year$39.991 Year
  • ScanMate Premium 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

JournalBear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App #1 free?
Authenticator App #1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JournalBear free?
JournalBear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator App #1 or JournalBear have ads?
Neither Authenticator App #1 nor JournalBear shows ads.

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