Comparison

SafeKey Authenticator vs 2FA

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

Head to head
About

SafeKey Authenticator

This app provides secure two-factor authentication (2FA) for your online accounts. It generates one-time passwords, offers encrypted backups, and supports Face ID for quick logins. Protect your accounts with this user-friendly authenticator.

Highlights
  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP)
  • Encrypted data storage
  • Encrypted cloud backup
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Face ID and Touch ID unlock
  • Quick widgets for faster access
Features
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Introducing our 2FA Authenticator app - the perfect solution for managing all your online accounts' security with ease and convenience. This is a simple and free application for Two Factor Authentication (2FA) which generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) to protect your accounts from hackers by adding an additional layer of security. Key features include: Secure and Private: All data stored in the Authenticator app is always encrypted, even when it's stored in iCloud to ensure that you are the only one who can access your data. Encrypted Backup: Using the 2FA Backup system, you can store all your keys in the cloud and access them when needed. In case you lose or damage your phone, you simply install the Authenticator app on your new device to get access to your keys. Multiple Device Support: Our Authenticator supports synchronization across all Apple devices, allowing you to easily access your accounts from anywhere. Unlock with or Face ID: Speed up the authentication process and log in to your accounts quickly with our authorize feature that uses Face ID. Quick widget: Add widgets to your screens for faster and easier 2FA and multi-factor authentication. Compatible with Popular Accounts: Our app supports the most popular services including Facebook, Amazon, Instagram and thousands of other providers. Protect your accounts with our intuitive, user-friendly Authenticator app. About Subscription: • Unlock all features and remove ads • Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription will automatically renew 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, and the renewal cost will be determined • Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Current subscription cannot be canceled during the active subscription period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication Privacy Policy: https://www.gudasao20219.link/pp/6447234445/ User Agreement: https://www.gudasao20219.link/tou/6447234445/

About

2FA

Features
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Secure & Private: All data stored in Authenticator is always encrypted, even when it's stored in iCloud, to ensure that you are the only one who can access your data. 2FA Authenticator is a secure application for two-factor authentication (2FA) that stores and generates time-based codes (OTP) to protect your online accounts by adding an additional layer of security when signing in. 2FA Authenticator is a highly recommended free 2FA app used for securing your accounts on different platforms such as Instagram, Google, Facebook, Github, Twitter and many more. We support 1000+ apps for authentication! The 6-digit code will update to a new one every 30 seconds. This timer is so you never have to use the same time-based one-time password (TOTP) more than once and you don’t have to remember the number since it will change all the time. Once our code generator app is configured, you can get verification codes without the need for a network or cellular connection. ***MAIN FEATURE*** - Enter Code Manually: Enter a secret key to the app for secure authentication. - Super Safe & Secure: Your passwords are safe and sound as the app has no data exchange with the internet, so no one can get to know it except you. - Scan QR Code: Just one tap QR scan for easy access and hassle-free registration. - Custom Icons: Add custom or system icons to any of your 2FA codes to better recognize them on the list with many codes. The application automatically recognizes the service icon (favicon). - Easy and user friendly:No account setup is required, just scan the 2FA QR-Code and the Authenticator app is automatically ready to use. - Unlock with Password or FaceID: To add an extra layer of security you can setup FaceID or a password in the app so you are the only one who can read your codes and for a faster access. - 100% Ad-Free: Enjoy a completely Ad Free mobile two factor authentication experience for IOS and compatible with all Apple devices. - Supports All Popular Accounts: Authenticator app supports the most popular services including Facebook, Coinbase, Amazon, Google, Instagram, Roblox and thousands of other providers. - Private browser: Fast and secure browser with no history, logs or cookies, allowing you to browse the web without leaving any traces. It also includes bookmarking and tabbed browsing for a convenient and personalized browsing experience Subscription terms: Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/thaotran2022dev/privacy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/thaotran2022dev/term

Screenshots

SafeKey Authenticator4 screens
2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SafeKey Authenticator at none against 2FA's shown. SafeKey Authenticator also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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. SafeKey Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and 2FA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafeKey Authenticator ships an update fortnightly, 2FA every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SafeKey Authenticator versus 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeKey Authenticator2FA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer阳 李Thao Tran

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SafeKey Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • VIP member$5.997 Days
  • VIP member3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • VIP member$59.991 Year
2 purchases

2FA

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99

Questions

Is SafeKey Authenticator free?
SafeKey Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2FA free?
2FA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SafeKey Authenticator or 2FA have ads?
2FA shows ads; SafeKey Authenticator does not.
Which is updated more often, SafeKey Authenticator or 2FA?
SafeKey Authenticator ships an update fortnightly, and 2FA every 6 months. Most recently, SafeKey Authenticator was updated on August 13, 2026 and 2FA on August 23, 2026.

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