Comparison

Auth vs TapSend

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

Head to head
About

Auth

Enhance your online security with this app that generates time-based one-time passwords. Protect your accounts from unauthorized access by enabling two-factor authentication and scanning QR codes. Secure your digital life with robust encryption and convenient backup options.

Highlights
  • Generates one-time tokens
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Encrypted vault
  • Password/biometric unlock
  • Supports HOTP and TOTP
  • Automatic iCloud backups
  • Multiple entry methods
Features
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This app generates one-time tokens on your device which are used in combination with your password. This helps to protect your accounts from hackers, making your security bulletproof. Just enable the two-factor authentication in your account settings for your provider, scan the QR code provided and you're good to go! Main Features ◆ Encrypted, can be unlocked with a password or Touch/Face ID ◆ Supports industry standard algorithms: HOTP and TOTP ◆ Supports Supports 6/7/8 digits & SHA1/SHA-256/SHA-512 ◆ Supports automatic backups of the vault to iCloud ◆ Lots of ways to add new entries - Scan a QR code or an image of one - Enter details manually - Import from other popular authenticator apps ◆ Organization - Alphabetic/custom sorting - Custom or automatically generated icons - Advanced entry editing - Search by name/issuer Terms of Use: https://653a45caedf4b.site123.me/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://653a45caedf4b.site123.me/privacy-policy

About

TapSend

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TapSend makes it easy to send files across your devices in seconds. Just choose your file and send it with one tap. No complicated steps No confusion Just fast and simple sharing Why TapSend? TapSend is built to be quick and easy for everyone. Whether you're sharing photos, videos, or documents, everything works smoothly. Features: *- Fast file sharing *- Works across all your devices *- Simple and clean design *- Supports many file types *- Smooth and reliable performance How to Use: 1. Open the app 2. Select your file 3. Tap send 4. Done Start Now: Download TapSend and enjoy simple, fast file sharing anytime. A paid subscription is required to access full TapSend features. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Auth3 screens
TapSend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TapSend at none against Auth's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Auth sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TapSend sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auth ships an update every 2 weeks, TapSend fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Auth versus TapSend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthTapSend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (365 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings365 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB43 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer婷 兰TapSend Solutions LLC

Bugs and requests

Auth

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads interfering with account setup
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved free tier with fewer ads

TapSend

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Auth

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly premium$3.997 Days
  • Yearly premium$49.991 Year
4 purchases

TapSend

Subscriptions4
  • TapSend Pro$9.991 Month
  • TapSend Business$19.991 Month
  • TapSend Pro$99.001 Year
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  • TapSend Business$199.001 Year

Questions

Is Auth free?
Auth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapSend free?
TapSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Auth or TapSend have ads?
Auth shows ads; TapSend does not.
Which is updated more often, Auth or TapSend?
Auth ships an update every 2 weeks, and TapSend fortnightly. Most recently, Auth was updated on September 30, 2026 and TapSend on September 17, 2026.

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