Forelock vs Proton Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forelock
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Forelock is the all-in-one business management app built specifically for farriers and equine practitioners. Keep your schedule full, your records organized, and your client communication professional—without juggling notebooks, spreadsheets, and scattered messages. Whether you’re a solo operator or running a team, Forelock helps you deliver consistent care and run a smoother business at the barn and on the road. Everything you need, in one place - Scheduling & appointments - Plan your day, reduce double-booking, and stay on top of upcoming visits. - Horse profiles - Maintain complete horse histories with owner details and important notes. - Treatment records & pathology tracking - Log work performed, observations, and ongoing issues so nothing gets missed. - Client communication - Keep conversations organized and follow up quickly when schedules change. - Team management (optional) - Coordinate multiple practitioners and keep everyone aligned. - Materials & inventory - Track what you use, what you have on hand, and what needs restocking. - Built for real barn workflows - Fast to update on-site, easy to reference later. Designed for equine professionals Your work is mobile, detail-heavy, and time-sensitive. Forelock is built to help you: - Save time on admin - Improve continuity of care with better records - Look more professional with organized client info - Scale operations when you add teammates Download Forelock and bring your scheduling, horse records, and business tools into one system.
Proton Authenticator
Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes with an open-source, end-to-end encrypted authenticator app. It offers seamless cross-device syncing, effortless import from other apps, and robust backup options, all protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Take control of your digital security with a trusted and private solution.
- End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
- Effortless import from other authenticators
- Secure backup and export
- Swiss privacy by design
- Open source and transparent
- Offline support
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Get the authenticator trusted by millions — from Proton Mail, the world's largest encrypted email provider. Proton Authenticator is open source, end-to-end encrypted, and protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Protect all your new accounts and strengthen security on your existing ones. Proton Authenticator keeps your 2FA codes secure, accessible, and completely private — with full control over where your data is stored. KEY FEATURES Local-First Storage:Your 2FA codes are stored entirely on your device, giving you complete control over your data. Effortless Import: Migrate from Google Authenticator, Authy, or any other app in seconds. Secure Backup & Export: Retain full control of your data with easy backup and restore options. Swiss Privacy by Design: Built under Switzerland's strongest data protection regulations. Open Source & Transparent: Auditable code. No tracking. No ads. Take control of your digital security with encryption you can trust. Free to use: No Proton account required, ad-free. Offline support: On mobile and desktop apps No other 2FA app provides this combination of security and privacy. Trusted by millions. Built by Proton. Take control of your digital security today. Terms of service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Learn more: https://proton.me
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Proton Authenticator at weekly against Forelock's every 6 months. Forelock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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.
Forelock ships an update every 6 months, Proton Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forelock | Proton Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (242 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 242 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kirsten O'Farrell | Proton AG |
Bugs and requests
Forelock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Proton Authenticator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sync/login loop on iPad
- 2FA input broken on non-iPhone devices
- Screen strobing on iPad
- Duplicate entries after import
Requested features
5 requests- PIN unlock for desktop
- Alphabetical sorting option
- Export function (not just Proton-specific backup)
- Native macOS app
- Option to hide item icons
In-app purchases
Forelock
No in-app purchases
Proton Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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