Comparison

AuthONE Authenticator vs LinkBox

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

Head to head
About

AuthONE Authenticator

This app provides secure, encrypted storage and offline generation of two-factor authentication codes. It offers encrypted backups, cross-device synchronization, and easy import from other services. It also includes a browser extension for quick and secure code filling on websites.

Highlights
  • Secure & Private Data Storage
  • Encrypted Backup & Restore
  • Cross-Device Synchronization
  • Offline Code Generation
  • Browser Extension Integration
  • Multi-Account Import
  • Support for Popular Services
Features
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Features: - Secure & Private All data stored in Authenticator is always encrypted, you are the only one who can access your data. - Encrypted backup In Authenticator, you can always make a secure encrypted backup, in case you lose you device or switch to a new one. - Sync across all device With Authenticator all your accounts will automatically synchronize across all Apple devices. - Offline Authenticator generates secure codes even offline, this will allow you to authenticate securely even when your device is in airplane mode. - Browser Extension Pair with browser extension. Quick & secure fill 2FA code at websites. - Multi import You can import your accounts easily and securely from Google Authenticator, Password Managers and Files. - Native experience Native experience on all Apple devices. Data Sync, Gestures, Dark Mode and more! - All popular accounts We support the most popular services including Facebook, Coinbase, Amazon, Gmail, Instagram and thousands of other providers. We alsosupport 8-digit tokens. - And many other features We constantly improve our app, don't hesitate to contact us at hello@deepzz.com to request a missing features or an improvement. -- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://app.deepzz.com/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://app.deepzz.com/legal/privacy-policy

About

LinkBox

Features
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Too many bookmarks, saved pages, and links you never find again? LinkBox is a bookmark and link manager for iPhone that helps you save web pages first, then organize them later with tags, search, read later, and simple local rules. Save links from Safari, Chrome, and other apps through the share sheet. You can also copy a web link and manually add it from the clipboard inside LinkBox. When you find an article, document, tool, forum post, or search result, you do not have to file it right away. Save it first, then come back when you are ready. Already have a lot of bookmarks in your browser? Import a Safari or Chrome bookmarks HTML file and move your saved pages into LinkBox. Browser folders can become tags, and duplicate links are merged automatically. Key features: - Save web links quickly - Add copied links from the clipboard - Import Safari and Chrome bookmarks HTML - Organize links with tags and notes - Search titles, domains, tags, and notes - Add links to Read Later and open them when you are ready - Select multiple links and add tags or move them to Read Later - Create local auto rules by domain, URL, or title - Automatically tag new links, add them to Read Later, or mark sensitive items - View frequently opened links, Read Later, recent saves, and links that still need organizing - Review broken links, duplicate saves, and cleanup items - Open saved links with your preferred browser Great for saving: - articles and research - search results - tools and product pages - documentation - forum and community posts - web pages you want to read later or keep long term Your links, tags, notes, and organizing data are stored on your device by default. LinkBox is built for people who save a lot of web pages and want a cleaner way to find and manage them later.

Screenshots

AuthONE Authenticator4 screens
LinkBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LinkBox at weekly against AuthONE Authenticator'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AuthONE Authenticator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and LinkBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AuthONE Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, LinkBox weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AuthONE Authenticator versus LinkBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthONE AuthenticatorLinkBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer启敬 陈安康 郝

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AuthONE Authenticator

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly3 Days trial$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$2.99
1 purchases

LinkBox

One-time1
  • LinkBox Pro$7.99

Questions

Is AuthONE Authenticator free?
AuthONE Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinkBox free?
LinkBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AuthONE Authenticator or LinkBox have ads?
Neither AuthONE Authenticator nor LinkBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AuthONE Authenticator or LinkBox?
AuthONE Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and LinkBox weekly. Most recently, AuthONE Authenticator was updated on September 14, 2026 and LinkBox on September 17, 2026.

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