Comparison

Authenticator App vs Sesame

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator App

Enhance your online security with multi-factor authentication and identity protection. This app secures your accounts against hackers, scans networks for vulnerabilities, and monitors for data breaches. It also offers safe browsing with VPN capabilities to protect your privacy.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication (OTP generation)
  • QR code and manual account setup
  • Wi-Fi and system security scanner
  • Email breach monitoring
  • Secure browsing with VPN
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Scared of being leaked personal data from your Facebook or Gmail? Let SafeID keep all your accounts safe by adding more extra layers of protection against hackers. Secure your mobile privacy when browsing online and receive alerts for security breaches with the latest technology to protect your identity. TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATOR >>> Add accounts via QR Code or Enter code manually >>> Generate verification codes (OTP) >>> Backup & Sync to iCloud >>> Synchronize across Apple devices >>> Work offline. No internet connection required >>> Support Facebook, Gmail, Amazon, Binance, Discord, and much more! MOBILE SECURITY FEATURES: WIFI & SYSTEM SCANNER >>> Analyze networks for security >>> Receive alerts when connecting to an unsecure network >>> Get notifications when updating iOS and removing threats EMAIL BREACH CHECK >>> Check email address >>> Scan and monitor personal data breaches >>> Receive alerts and secure your info with our protection tips SAFE BROWSING >>> Set up VPN to secure connection >>> Keep personal data and IP address private with hackers >>> Receive alerts when access dangerous websites SUBSCRIPTION PLANS | Monthly subscription $12.99 | Yearly subscription $29.99 | Lifetime subscription $39.99 Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - 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 prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost depends on the selected plan. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: http://astraler.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: http://astraler.com/terms

About

Sesame

Features
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Feels like it came with your phone. 2FA the way it should be. Fast, light, and familiar. Profiles for personal, work, side projects, or however you organise your life. Enable iCloud backups to give you peace of mind. Or backup to an encrypted file you can store wherever you like. Works with Siri and Spotlight. Search is instant. Fully private and secure. Free and open source. Read it, build it, audit it.

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
Sesame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sesame at none against Authenticator App's 5. Sesame also leads on ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price 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 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Sesame asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Authenticator App versus Sesame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppSesame
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (84 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings84 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKain Suite Pte. Ltd.Sam King Studio

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$39.99
  • Lifetime Purchase$39.99
None

Sesame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sesame free?
Sesame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator App or Sesame have ads?
Authenticator App shows ads; Sesame does not.

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