Comparison

Item Collection & Storage vs Authenticator App

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

Head to head
About

Item Collection & Storage

Record and manage personal item information, including pictures, quantity, and value. Classify items by category and location, track borrowed items, and view statistics. Export data and secure your information with password protection and iCloud backup.

Highlights
  • Record item details (picture, name, price, location)
  • Classify and display items by category/location
  • Manage borrowed and lent items
  • Generate item statistics with charts
  • Export data to PDF, HTML, CSV
  • Secure data with password protection
  • iCloud backup and restore
Features
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Item Collection is a software used to record and manage personal item information. It is designed to help users collect, classify, find, manage and count item information, and quickly understand the overall status of items. The main function: 1. Add item information: It can record the item picture, name, quantity, price, category, location, purchase date and other information. 2. Items displayed on the home page: Items can be classified and displayed according to category and location, and the quantity and value of items can be seen at a glance. 3. Item management: Manage borrowed and lent items to help individuals avoid forgetting to return items. 4. Item Statistics: Count the number of items, amount and other information in a period of time. You can choose a bar chart or a line chart to display statistics according to your preference. 6. Data export and printing: Automatically organize the item data information in the selected time period, generate data chart files in PDF, HTML, CSV format, share by email or print on printer. 7. Data security and backup: All data is only stored locally on the mobile phone and under the personal iCloud account to ensure the privacy and security of personal data; data can be backed up through iCloud, and data can be quickly restored even if the mobile phone is replaced. 8. Location and Category Management: There is default location and category data, and individuals can also add and delete location and category information. 9. Password security: Support 4-digit password protection to enter software permissions. 10. Dark Mode and Theme Colors: Support light color and dark mode selection, you can set different theme colors for the software according to your preferences.

About

Authenticator App

Secure your digital accounts with advanced two-factor authentication. This app offers cloud backup to prevent lockout, supports a wide range of services, and includes a password manager for all-in-one digital identity management. It provides enterprise-grade security and seamless integration for personal and professional use.

Highlights
  • iCloud Cloud Backup
  • 2FA support for 1000+ services
  • Apple Watch support
  • Integrated Password Manager
  • Offline code generation
  • Import from Photos
Features
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The ultimate upgrade for Google Authenticator! Worried about losing your phone? Secure iCloud Cloud Backup ensures you never get locked out. Optimized for US users: Seamless 2FA support for Discord, Fortnite, Microsoft, AWS, and all your digital accounts. 【Core Features】 - Never Lose Access: iCloud Backup Lost or broke your phone? Don't risk losing your accounts. Enable Cloud Backup to securely store your 2FA tokens in your personal iCloud. Restore everything instantly on a new iPhone with zero hassle. - For Gamers: Secure Your Loot The essential security tool for gamers. Perfect support for Discord, Roblox, Fortnite (Epic Games), PlayStation (PSN), Xbox, Twitch, and Battle.net. Generate codes instantly without lag, even while offline. - Apple Watch Support Unlock from your wrist! No need to pull out your phone. View your 2FA codes directly on your Apple Watch. Log in faster to your games or work VPNs. - Business & Work: Microsoft Compatible Enterprise-grade security. A powerful alternative to Microsoft Authenticator. Works seamlessly with Office 365, Outlook, Okta, Salesforce, Cisco Duo, AWS, and GitHub. Streamline your workflow with professional reliability. - Password & 2FA Manager: All-in-One More than just an authenticator. Built-in Password Manager allows you to store your passwords alongside your 2FA codes. Copy and paste with ease—manage your entire digital identity in one secure app. 【Why Choose Us?】 - Universal Compatibility: Supports standard 2FA for 1000+ services. Including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, Snapchat, Roblox, Coinbase, PayPal, LinkedIn, and more. - Easy Migration: Support batch import & export via iCloud or Text File. Easily transfer data from Google Authenticator to your new iPhone. - Privacy Lock: Set an app launch password to prevent others from viewing your verification codes and account information when using your phone, and protect your privacy and security. - Bank-Level Encryption: Your data is yours. We use advanced encryption and store data locally or in your iCloud. We never upload your keys to 3rd-party servers. - Scan from Photos: Can't scan a QR code on your screen? Use our Import from Photos feature. Just take a screenshot and load it—no need for a second device. - Offline Access: No internet? No problem. Generate valid TOTP codes even in Airplane Mode. 【Q&A】 Q: What is an Authenticator? A: It is a tool that generates Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) to protect your accounts from hacking. It serves as a digital key for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Q: Can it replace Google Authenticator? A: Yes! It is fully compatible with Google's protocols but adds premium features like iCloud Backup, Password Management, and Photo Import. It's safer and easier to use. 【Subscription Info】 Unlock Premium for unlimited accounts and secure cloud backup. - Payment will be charged to your 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 prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Contact Us: servicetwofa@gmail.com Refunds for paid subscriptions follow Apple’s official rules. All payment transactions, refund reviews and processing are under the exclusive authority of Apple Inc. As the app developer, we cannot process refunds directly. Please submit your refund request at Apple’s official page: https://reportaproblem.apple.com. Log in with your Apple ID, find your order and apply. Apple will inform you of the review result within 48 hours. Terms of Service: https://authfile.pages.dev/terms_en-US.html Privacy Policy: https://authfile.pages.dev/privacy_en-US.html

Screenshots

Item Collection & Storage4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Item Collection & Storage at 82% against Authenticator App's 21%. Item Collection & Storage also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 2.0). On 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

Authenticator App is free to download; Item Collection & Storage costs $0.99 up front. Authenticator App sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Item Collection & Storage asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Item Collection & Storage's written reviews are positive against 21% of Authenticator App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Item Collection & Storage ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Item Collection & Storage versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterItem Collection & StorageAuthenticator App
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better20.6% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer勇 牛Beijing Haohai Xincheng Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Item Collection & Storage

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

Authenticator App

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative79.4%

In-app purchases

None

Item Collection & Storage

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions10
  • Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$5.591 Month
  • Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Week3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly2 variants$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • permanent2 variants$31.99
  • Lifetime$99.99
  • permanent$129.99

Questions

Is Item Collection & Storage free?
Item Collection & Storage costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Item Collection & Storage or Authenticator App?
Authenticator App is rated higher. Item Collection & Storage averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Item Collection & Storage or Authenticator App have ads?
Authenticator App shows ads; Item Collection & Storage does not.
Which is updated more often, Item Collection & Storage or Authenticator App?
Item Collection & Storage ships an update every 2 months, and Authenticator App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Item Collection & Storage was updated on October 7, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 18, 2026.

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