Knitting Helper vs Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Knitting Helper
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Knitting Helper lays out how to evenly increase or decrease stitches in a row so your shaping stays neat — and explains the increase/decrease sequence clearly. Also included: • Gauge calculator — find stitches and rows per 10 cm or 4 inches • On-screen tape measure with zoom for calibration • Row counter with optional target and keep-screen-on • Last session remembered so you can pick up where you left off Ideal for beginners and experienced knitters. Available in English and Norwegian. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://naturblikk.no/knitting-helper-personvern/
Authenticator
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Authenticator protects your online accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA). Scan a QR code once and get a fresh 6-digit sign-in code every 30 seconds, generated right on your iPhone. Even if your password leaks, nobody can sign in without your phone. WORKS WITH EVERY SERVICE THAT SUPPORTS 2FA • Email, social media, banking, crypto exchanges, gaming, cloud storage and work accounts • Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, Coinbase, Binance, Discord, GitHub, Dropbox and thousands more • Time-based (TOTP) and counter-based (HOTP) codes, SHA-1, SHA-256 and SHA-512, 6 to 8 digits • Steam Guard codes ADD ACCOUNTS IN SECONDS • Scan the QR code a website shows when you turn on two-factor authentication • Pick a screenshot of the QR code from Photos • Or type the setup key by hand • Move all your accounts from Google Authenticator in one scan SAFER THAN TEXT MESSAGE CODES • Codes are generated on your device and never travel over the network, so SIM swaps and phishing texts can't steal them • Works offline and in airplane mode • Copied codes expire from the clipboard automatically • See the next code before the current one runs out LOCKED DOWN AND PRIVATE • Face ID, Touch ID and a 6-digit PIN, with auto-lock • Privacy screen hides your codes in the app switcher • Secrets are stored encrypted in the iOS Keychain • No account, no sign-up, no ads. We have no servers that hold your accounts and we never see your codes. PREMIUM • Unlimited accounts • iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad, end-to-end encrypted by iCloud Keychain • Password-protected encrypted backups • Password vault with a strong password generator • Private browser that saves no history, cookies or site data • Show any account as a QR code to move it to another device • Custom app icons The free plan includes 1 account. Try Premium free for 3 days, then $9.99 per week. Cancel anytime. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or when the free trial ends. • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. Authenticator is an independent app and isn't affiliated with the services named above. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://authenticator-2fa-app.vercel.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator at none against Knitting Helper's shown. Knitting Helper's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Knitting Helper sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Authenticator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Knitting Helper | Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kristoffer Bjoernvik | Co Trinh Hien Duy |
In-app purchases
Knitting Helper
- Remove ads$1.991 Month
Authenticator
- Authenticator Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Questions
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