Pixxle Me vs Chronos Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixxle Me
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Welcome to the Pixxle ecosystem! Pixxle offers you a new way to log in to websites and apps without a password via the Pixxle Me app. This app allows you to log in to your Pixxle Me account, manage your personal data, and log in without a password. It's very simple: with Pixxle Me, you are the password. We use your phone's biometric data to authenticate and validate your login. Please note that biometric data is required to use this app.
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 Pixxle Me'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.
Pixxle Me ships an update every 2 months, Chronos Authenticator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixxle Me | 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, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixxle SAS | Joel-David Wong |
In-app purchases
Pixxle Me
No in-app purchases
Chronos Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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