Comparison

TwinKey vs Auth Sync

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

Head to head
About

TwinKey

This app securely stores and manages your authentication codes for two-factor authentication. It offers easy setup through QR code scanning or manual entry, with options to migrate from other authenticator apps and perform backups. The interface is designed for simplicity and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Secure data storage in Keychain
  • Easy account setup via QR code or manual entry
  • Migration from Google Authenticator
  • Full or partial backup and restore
  • Simple, efficient user interface
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Introducing TwinKey — a reliable two-factor authentication app With TwinKey, you can conveniently store and manage your authentication codes, ensuring the security of your accounts. Key Features: - Secure Data Storage: TwinKey securely stores your data in the Keychain, guaranteeing that only you can access it. - Easy Setup: Adding accounts to TwinKey is effortless. Simply scan QR codes using your device's camera, import images with embedded QR codes from your photo albums, or - manually enter account information. - Migration from Google Authenticator: Quickly transfer all your accounts from Google Authenticator without data loss. - Backup and Restore: TwinKey allows you to create full or partial backups of your accounts. Restore only what you need when necessary. - User-Friendly Interface: TwinKey is designed for simplicity and efficiency. There are no folders or unnecessary icons — just the essential codes for your accounts. TwinKey is also available for Mac. Enable iCloud Keychain sync and your accounts will appear on both devices automatically — no extra setup needed. TwinKey makes two-factor authentication easy and straightforward. Protect your accounts if you haven't already done so. Download TwinKey now!

About

Auth Sync

Features
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Auth Sync is a 2FA (TOTP) authenticator focused on privacy and simplicity. Generate and use OTP offline, then enable end-to-end encrypted cloud sync only when you need it. Your TOTP vault is encrypted on device—the server has zero knowledge. Highlights TOTP add & scan: QR scan, manual input, 6/8 digits, SHA1/256/512, 30s/60s. Folders & search, tagging, quick copy. E2EE cloud sync on demand; encryption keys never leave your devices. Secure sharing across your own devices (E2EE). Export/Import with encrypted backups; import from common authenticators. Extras: password generator, temporary email, Base64 encode/decode. Local encrypted backups to Files/iCloud. Security True E2EE with zero-knowledge backend. No collection of TOTP contents. Integrity checks to protect your vault. How it works Add accounts (scan QR or enter secret). Use offline codes immediately. Sign in to enable E2EE Sync across devices. Export/Import for long-term backups.

Screenshots

TwinKey4 screens
Auth Sync3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auth Sync at none against TwinKey's 6. TwinKey's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TwinKey sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Auth Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TwinKey ships an update every 6 weeks, Auth Sync every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TwinKey versus Auth Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwinKeyAuth Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem BolotovDREAMER NETWORK CO., LTD

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TwinKey

One-time6
  • Support the Developer — Small$0.99
  • Support the Developer — Medium$0.99
  • Support the Developer — Light$0.99
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  • Support the Developer$5.99
  • Support the Developer — Large$9.99
  • Support the Developer — Extra$59.99
None

Auth Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TwinKey free?
TwinKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Auth Sync free?
Auth Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TwinKey or Auth Sync have ads?
Neither TwinKey nor Auth Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TwinKey or Auth Sync?
TwinKey ships an update every 6 weeks, and Auth Sync every 3 months. Most recently, TwinKey was updated on September 22, 2026 and Auth Sync on August 22, 2026.

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