Comparison

Authenticator App ¹ vs Dot

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

This app provides secure login and identity protection through two-factor authentication (2FA) and password management. It generates one-time passwords for various platforms and offers features like a private browser and VPN.

Highlights
  • Generate TOTP 2FA codes
  • Face ID, Touch ID, or password protection
  • Secure iCloud sync
  • Built-in password manager
  • Strong password generator
  • Integrated private browser
  • Apple Watch support
  • Built-in VPN client
Features
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SafePass is a secure authenticator app for two-factor authentication (2FA). Get one-time codes (TOTP) for Login.gov, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Coinbase and any service that supports authenticator apps, protected by Face ID. SafePass Premium adds encrypted backups with iCloud sync, quick transfer to a new iPhone, Password AutoFill and Password Health checks for weak, reused and breached passwords. Designed to meet the growing demand for reliable two-factor authentication (2FA), SafePass generates Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) to help secure your accounts on platforms like Login.gov, SAP Concur, Epic Games, Crypto.com, Discord, Shopify, Stripe, Binance, and more. Whether you’re protecting your gaming profiles, crypto wallets, eCommerce dashboards, or government logins, SafePass helps you stay secure with a seamless multi-factor authentication experience. Core Features of SafePass Authenticator App: • Generate and store TOTP 2FA codes for platforms like Login.gov, SAP, Crypto.com, Epic Games, Shopify, and Binance. • Protect access with Face ID, Touch ID, or password. • Secure iCloud sync (disabled by default, user-enabled). • Built-in Password Manager with provider logo recognition to help you easily identify your logins. • Strong password generator for creating complex, secure credentials. • Integrated Private Browser to surf privately with no logs or history. • Full Apple Watch support for quick access to your 2FA codes. • Built-in VPN client to encrypt your online connection. • Smart AI Assistant to guide you with setup and security best practices. SafePass is ideal for users managing crypto exchanges like Binance, online business platforms like Stripe, Shopify, and Concur, or personal apps like Discord, Epic Games, and secure government portals like Login.gov. Subscription Options: Unlock the full suite of security features with our flexible monthly or yearly plans (includes a 3-day free trial). Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Charges are applied to your Apple ID upon confirmation. Need help? Contact us at: support@gitu.us Privacy Policy: https://www.gitu.us/authenticator-privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.gitu.us/authenticator-terms/

About

Dot

Scan for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices to understand your network environment. This tool helps enhance your privacy and security by identifying connected devices. Many advanced features require a subscription.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi Scanner
  • Bluetooth Scanner
  • Privacy Preservation
  • Network Analysis
  • Signal Detection
Features
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See the devices on your Wi-Fi and check for Bluetooth trackers that keep showing up near you. All scans are free and need no account. Pro only removes ads. Scan the Wi-Fi network you are connected to and review the devices found on it, including equipment discovered through LAN, UPnP and mDNS lookups. If something appears that you do not recognize, Dot shows you the details available so you can look into it further. Monitor nearby Bluetooth and BLE activity, and review which devices show up repeatedly across different places and times. Recurrence is worth a closer look, although on its own it does not establish that a device is following you. What Dot can help you review: - Devices connected to your current Wi-Fi network, with the details available for each one - Router and local network service exposure - Nearby Bluetooth devices, and which of them recur across locations or days - Magnetic field anomalies that may indicate concealed electronics nearby - Reflective points and infrared light sources, using your camera as a manual inspection aid - A practical guide to places worth checking, and sensible next steps when something seems unfamiliar A note on what these results mean. Dot reports observations and risk indicators rather than conclusions. Radio conditions, iOS permissions, and the identifiers a device chooses to broadcast all affect what can be seen. A quiet scan does not prove that a space is clear, and an unfamiliar device is not by itself evidence of surveillance. The aim is to give you better information about your surroundings so you can make your own judgment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Authenticator App ¹4 screens
Dot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Dot at free with in-app purchases against Authenticator App ¹'s subscription. Dot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Authenticator App ¹'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (287 vs 63). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Dot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dot holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 287 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Authenticator App ¹'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Dot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator App ¹ ships an update daily, Dot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Authenticator App ¹ versus Dot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator App ¹Dot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (287 ratings)4.5 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings287 — better63
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGITU LimitedNeural Nexus LLC

Customer experience

Authenticator App ¹

All ratings287 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative19.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative31.3%

Dot

All ratings63 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Authenticator App ¹

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't work
  • Requires premium for functionality
  • Doesn't work for Instagram authentication
  • Lost access after trial

Requested features

2 requests
  • Provide instructions/manual
  • Allow star rating without review prompt

Dot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Authenticator App ¹

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Plan$2.997 Days
  • Monthly (VPN)$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly (VPN)3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime License2 variants$59.99
3 purchases

Dot

Subscriptions3
  • hidden camera detector$4.997 Days
  • wifi analyzer$9.991 Month
  • spyware removal iphone$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator App ¹ free?
Authenticator App ¹ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot free?
Dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator App ¹ or Dot?
Dot is rated higher. Authenticator App ¹ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Dot averages 4.5 from 63 ratings.
Do Authenticator App ¹ or Dot have ads?
Authenticator App ¹ shows ads; Dot does not.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator App ¹ or Dot?
Authenticator App ¹ ships an update daily, and Dot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator App ¹ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dot on October 25, 2026.

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