Riverbed vs Chronos Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Riverbed
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Riverbed allows you to manage your personal information the way you want. It allows you to build mini-databases that let you interact with your data the way that works best for you—all without writing any code. And because you can make changes in the same app that you browse your data in, you can always adjust Riverbed to work the way you need it in the moment.
Chronos Authenticator
This open-source app provides secure two-factor authentication using time-based and counter-based methods. It offers end-to-end encryption for token data and optional iCloud backup and sync for convenience. Easily import and export your authentication tokens.
- Open-source
- End-to-end encrypted token storage
- Optional iCloud backup and sync
- Token export and import
- Anonymous usage (no account required)
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Chronos is an open-source two-factor authentication (2FA) app designed to deliver robust security and reliable backup features. It supports both time-based (TOTP) and counter-based (HOTP) authentication methods. Features: • Open-source • End-to-end encrypted: Only encrypted token data is stored on the device and in iCloud • Backup & Sync (optional): Effortlessly backup and sync your data with iCloud • Export Tokens: Easily export your tokens for backup or transfer • Import Tokens: Easily import your tokens from other authenticators • Anonymous: No telemetry & app account required
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chronos Authenticator at every 6 days against Riverbed's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Riverbed ships an update every 2 months, Chronos Authenticator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Riverbed | Chronos Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Josh Justice | Joel-David Wong |
In-app purchases
Riverbed
No in-app purchases
Chronos Authenticator
No in-app purchases
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