# TwinKey vs AuthGuard

The clearest difference is update cadence: AuthGuard at every 10 days against TwinKey's every 6 weeks. TwinKey's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TwinKey sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and AuthGuard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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

TwinKey ships an update every 6 weeks, AuthGuard every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TwinKey | AuthGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkey-two-factor-security/id6450484235/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authguard-2fa-and-otp-codes/id6760102423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Bolotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/901756576) | [宇杰 辛](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775198034) |

## What reviewers say

### TwinKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkey-two-factor-security/id6450484235)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support the Developer — Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support the Developer — Medium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support the Developer — Light | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support the Developer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Support the Developer — Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support the Developer — Extra | $59.99 | one-time |


### AuthGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authguard-2fa-and-otp-codes/id6760102423)

This app provides secure two-factor authentication (2FA) by generating time-based verification codes offline. It offers features like encrypted backups, iCloud sync, and Apple Watch integration for convenient account access and management.

**Highlights:** Secure two-factor authentication, Offline OTP/TOTP code generation, Encrypted backup and restore, iCloud sync between Apple devices, Apple Watch support, Home Screen widgets, Face ID/Touch ID protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TwinKey free?

TwinKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AuthGuard free?

AuthGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TwinKey or AuthGuard?

TwinKey and AuthGuard are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do TwinKey or AuthGuard have ads?

Neither TwinKey nor AuthGuard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TwinKey or AuthGuard?

TwinKey ships an update every 6 weeks, and AuthGuard every 10 days. Most recently, TwinKey was updated on September 22, 2026 and AuthGuard on June 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*