# Cloud Notes vs Bitwarden Authenticator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bitwarden Authenticator at none against Cloud Notes's 1. Bitwarden Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (96 vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloud Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bitwarden Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for Cloud Notes against 3.4 for Bitwarden Authenticator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bitwarden Authenticator has 96 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Cloud Notes's written reviews are positive against 41% of Bitwarden Authenticator's.

Cloud Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Bitwarden Authenticator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Notes | Bitwarden Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-notes-watch-and-lists/id6462837166/reviews)** | [3.4 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitwarden-authenticator/id6497335175/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 40.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fredrik Nikolai Lokke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616869521) | [Bitwarden Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137397743) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-notes-watch-and-lists/id6462837166)

Create, edit, and organize notes and lists directly from your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. Syncs securely via iCloud with an optional one-time Pro upgrade for enhanced features like sharing and customization.

**Highlights:** Create and edit notes on Apple Watch, iCloud sync across devices, Organize with tags and folders, Search and pin important notes, Share notes and lists (Pro), Customizable note appearance (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Notes Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Bitwarden Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitwarden-authenticator/id6497335175)

Generate time-based one-time passwords for two-factor authentication on any website or application. This tool provides an extra layer of security for your accounts, ensuring your identity is verified and sensitive data remains protected from unauthorized access.

**Highlights:** Generates 2FA verification codes, Supports TOTP for universal compatibility, Simple and intuitive interface, Adds an extra layer of protection, Backed by a trusted company

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good start
- 🚀 Supports export and import
- 🔒 Backed by a trusted company
- 💡 Dedicated authenticator app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on launch
- 🐛 Search function not working
- 🐛 Backup not working as expected
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Search results showing placeholder codes
- Backup not restoring codes after device restore
- Crashes after app updates

**Requested features**

- Add icons for services
- Allow rearranging of entries
- Implement iCloud/cloud sync
- Add Apple Watch support
- Require biometric authentication on each app open


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Notes free?

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

### Is Bitwarden Authenticator free?

Bitwarden Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cloud Notes or Bitwarden Authenticator?

Cloud Notes is rated higher. Cloud Notes averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bitwarden Authenticator averages 3.4 from 96 ratings.

### Do Cloud Notes or Bitwarden Authenticator have ads?

Neither Cloud Notes nor Bitwarden Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Notes or Bitwarden Authenticator?

Cloud Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bitwarden Authenticator fortnightly. Most recently, Cloud Notes was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bitwarden Authenticator on November 4, 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.*