Comparison

SafeKey vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

SafeKey

This app securely stores and encrypts your passwords locally and via iCloud. Access your credentials across Apple devices, protected by biometric verification and offering search and note-taking features.

Highlights
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Local data encryption
  • Biometric verification
  • Automatic logo loading
  • Unlimited item search
  • Add notes to items
Features
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SafeKey is a secure password manager that supports syncing through iCloud, where your data is encrypted for security. When you don’t remember your password, simply open this app. - Your data is only saved on your local device and automatically encrypted in iCloud for synchronization. - You can access your encrypted data from iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS. - Protect your data through biometric verification. - Automatically loads a variety of logos for each item. - Supports a search function with an unlimited number of items. - Add notes to each item, such as answers to verification questions.

About

Authenticator

Securely generate and manage two-factor authentication codes for all your accounts. Encrypted backups ensure you never lose access, even with a new device. Works offline and syncs across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Encrypted iCloud backup and restore
  • Offline code generation
  • Face ID and Touch ID protection
  • One-step migration from other apps
  • Home Screen widget
  • Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
Features
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Never get locked out of your accounts. Authenticator creates secure 2FA codes for every account, keeps them encrypted on your device and backs them up to your private iCloud, so a lost, broken or new iPhone is never a problem. WHY PEOPLE SWITCH • Encrypted iCloud backup and one-tap restore on a new iPhone (Pro) • Codes work offline: no signal or Wi-Fi needed • Face ID and Touch ID keep your codes private • Move accounts over in one step from Google Authenticator, other apps or a file • Home Screen widget shows codes without opening the app BACKUP AND RESTORE Your 2FA secrets are encrypted before they leave your device and are stored in your own iCloud. Sign in on a new iPhone and every account comes back. Prefer to keep it yourself? Export an encrypted backup file. END-TO-END ENCRYPTION Codes are encrypted on your device using your iCloud Keychain. No one but you can read them. SET UP IN SECONDS Scan a QR code or enter the setup key. No account, no email, no signup. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Accounts stay in sync between iPhone and iPad automatically, and your codes are available on Apple Watch. WORKS WITH THOUSANDS OF SERVICES Authenticator uses the standard TOTP protocol for two-factor authentication (2FA/MFA) and two-step verification. It works with email, banking, cloud storage, crypto exchanges, social networks, gaming, and work or school logins. If a service shows a QR code when you turn on 2FA, it works here. PRO Remove ads and unlock encrypted iCloud backup, restore and sync across devices. Start with a free week. Weekly, monthly and yearly plans are available. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://bodrya-hardik.blogspot.com/2025/09/terms-of-service-tap2-authenticator.html Privacy Policy: https://bodrya-hardik.blogspot.com/2025/09/privacy-policy-tap2-authenticator.html NEED HELP? We read every message. Send feature requests or questions to sundaylab.apps@gmail.com

Screenshots

SafeKey4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SafeKey at every 4 days against Authenticator's every 2 months. SafeKey also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SafeKey against 5.0 for Authenticator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafeKey ships an update every 4 days, Authenticator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SafeKey versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeKeyAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoyeol KimBodrya Hardikkummar Vinodbhai

Customer experience

SafeKey

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Authenticator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SafeKey

No in-app purchases

None

Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SafeKey free?
SafeKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SafeKey or Authenticator?
SafeKey and Authenticator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do SafeKey or Authenticator have ads?
Both SafeKey and Authenticator show ads.
Which is updated more often, SafeKey or Authenticator?
SafeKey ships an update every 4 days, and Authenticator every 2 months. Most recently, SafeKey was updated on October 2, 2026 and Authenticator on October 19, 2026.

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