Comparison

2faktor vs FactorCat

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

Head to head
About

2faktor

This app provides two-factor authentication (2FA) for shared accounts, ensuring secure access for teams. It features end-to-end encryption, granular sharing permissions, and cross-platform availability for seamless management of multiple accounts.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption for tokens
  • Granular user permissions for sharing
  • Cross-platform availability (web & mobile)
  • Multi-account organization switching
  • One-click token copying
  • Token organization with folders
Features
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Now you can enable 2FA on shared accounts. 2faktor is your ultimate secure authenticator app for shared accounts. Use it on mobile and desktop and share 2FA codes with your team. *End-to-End Encryption* Tokens are encrypted with your password. Even we can’t see your codes. *Granular Sharing* Add users, manage permissions, and share any token with any or all users. *Web & Mobile* Available on Desktop and all your mobile devices simultaneously. *Multi-Account Access* Log in once, then switch between personal, group, and client organizations. *1-Click Copy* No typing. No Screenshotting. Just one-click and paste. *Token Folders* Organize tokens in folders, and share them within and beyond your organization.

About

FactorCat

This app streamlines multi-factor authentication by replacing manual code entry with a single tap approval via push notification. It offers secure, encrypted storage of your authentication secrets and supports two vault types for flexible recovery and enhanced security.

Highlights
  • One-tap MFA approval
  • Automatic code filling via browser extension
  • Encrypted TOTP secrets storage
  • Cloud Vault for easy recovery
  • Locked Vault with zero-trust encryption
  • Standalone authenticator functionality
Features
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FactorCat is a modern authenticator that replaces the code-copying ritual with a single tap. How it works: Install the browser extension on your computer. When you hit a login page that needs a code, FactorCat sends a push notification to your phone. Tap approve, confirm with Face ID or fingerprint, and the code fills in automatically. No switching apps. No squinting at timers. No mistyped digits. Security you can trust: Your TOTP secrets are stored on your device, encrypted and protected by biometrics. FactorCat never holds your passwords — MFA and passwords stay separate by design, so there's no single point of failure for your online identity. Two vault types: • Cloud Vault — cloud-managed keys for easy recovery. Great for getting started with MFA or for low-risk accounts. FactorCat can generate codes on your behalf when your phone is offline. • Locked Vault — zero-trust encryption using a model trusted by leading security products. You hold the keys. FactorCat cannot read your secrets. Backup via encrypted cloud blobs recoverable only with your emergency kit. Getting started takes 2 minutes: 1. Download FactorCat 2. Add your first token (scan a QR or let the browser extension capture it) 3. Pair with the extension via one QR scan 4. Done — your next login fills itself in Also works standalone. Use FactorCat as a regular authenticator with no account or extension required. When you're ready for auto-fill, pair up anytime. Free to use. No ads. No tracking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.factorcat.com/privacy/

Screenshots

2faktor3 screens
FactorCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2faktor at none against FactorCat's 2. 2faktor also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). FactorCat's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. FactorCat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. 2faktor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 2faktor against 5.0 for FactorCat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2faktor ships an update every 18 months, FactorCat every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
2faktor versus FactorCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2faktorFactorCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2FAKTOR LLCCapital F

Customer experience

2faktor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FactorCat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

2faktor

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FactorCat

Subscriptions2
  • FactorCat Supporter$12.991 Year
  • FactorCat Pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is 2faktor free?
2faktor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FactorCat free?
FactorCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2faktor or FactorCat?
2faktor and FactorCat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do 2faktor or FactorCat have ads?
Neither 2faktor nor FactorCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2faktor or FactorCat?
2faktor ships an update every 18 months, and FactorCat every 3 months. Most recently, 2faktor was updated on September 18, 2026 and FactorCat on September 18, 2026.

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