# Authly vs The Smart TimeCard

The clearest difference is rating: The Smart TimeCard at 5.0 against Authly's 4.2. The Smart TimeCard also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Authly's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (216 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and The Smart TimeCard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Smart TimeCard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authly has 216 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Authly's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Smart TimeCard's.

Authly ships an update every 5 weeks, The Smart TimeCard weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authly | The Smart TimeCard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authly/id6476198484/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-smart-timecard/id6805686716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **216** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) | [The Le Family Legacy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810953837) |

## What reviewers say

### Authly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authly/id6476198484)

This app provides secure 2FA verification codes for over 2,500 websites and services. It offers seamless integration with Apple Watch, a support widget, and robust encryption for your data. Easily link accounts by scanning QR codes and enjoy synchronized access across all your devices.

**Highlights:** 2FA verification codes, QR code account linking, Support for 2,500+ websites, Apple Watch integration, In-app support widget, Encrypted data storage, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access, 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access, 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Access, 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast code generation for authentication
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Secure two-factor authentication
- 💡 Widget feature for lock screen access
- 📱 Import/export functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for full features
- 🎭 Deceptive app naming (similar to 'Authy')
- ⏳ 10-second wait time on startup without payment
- 🚫 Cannot export without paying
- 😤 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- QR code scanning not working properly
- Account creation hyperlink non-functional
- Clicking wrong account when editing
- Support message box fails to send
- Confirmation emails sent to incorrect addresses

**Requested features**

- Better account name display without truncation
- Improved icon/list view for managing hundreds of accounts
- Clearer setup instructions
- Video tutorial improvements
- Better organization for large account collections


### The Smart TimeCard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-smart-timecard/id6805686716)

This app helps hourly workers track their work hours and estimate their pay. It allows for manual or automatic clock-in/out, detailed shift tracking, and customizable timecards for employers. Users can export reports in various formats and manage multiple jobs.

**Highlights:** Manual and automatic clock-in/out, Track shifts, breaks, and time off, Estimate regular and overtime pay, Customizable timecards for employers, Export reports in CSV, PDF, or image, Support for multiple jobs/clients

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Smart TimeCard Autopilot | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authly free?

Authly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Smart TimeCard free?

The Smart TimeCard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authly or The Smart TimeCard?

The Smart TimeCard is rated higher. Authly averages 4.2 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while The Smart TimeCard averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Authly or The Smart TimeCard have ads?

The Smart TimeCard shows ads; Authly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authly or The Smart TimeCard?

Authly ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Smart TimeCard weekly. Most recently, Authly was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Smart TimeCard on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*