Comparison

Timer App Blocker vs Authenticator App

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

Head to head
About

Timer App Blocker

Secure your device with an intelligent app locker. Protect personal privacy, prevent data leaks, and manage children's screen time. Enhance security with a digital password and prevent accidental deletions or unauthorized in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • App privacy protection
  • Parental screen time control
  • Digital password security
  • Data protection against deletion
  • Consumer supervision for purchases
Features
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In this era of information explosion, personal privacy and information security are more important than ever before. This is an intelligent application lock designed specifically to protect your personal privacy and information security. Whether it's preventing privacy leaks or setting security limits for your child's phone, it can provide you with the strongest protection. Comprehensive protection and mastery Protect privacy: Restrict any application to ensure the security of your sensitive information. Parental control: Improper application installation and management of children's screen time. Enhanced security: Set a digital password to add an additional layer of protection for application access. Data Protection: Prevent important applications from being accidentally deleted, ensuring the integrity of your data. Consumer supervision: Prevent unexpected in app purchases and prevent users from making incorrect purchases. About Apple's automatic subscription instructions - Service name: Membership benefits - Subscription period: 1 month or 1 year - This service provides you with an automatic renewal service. If you activate this service, it is deemed that you authorize the deduction of the monthly fee for the next billing cycle from your own recharge account, the third-party payment account bound to the membership account, bank card, communication account, iTunes account, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as "account") when your continuous monthly subscription is about to expire. You will be responsible for the failure of renewal due to insufficient deductible balance in the above accounts. - You can suspend or terminate this service in the following ways: The method for users to cancel the automatic renewal of Apple in-app payment (IAP payment, in-app purchase) is as follows: Open the "Settings" of the Apple phone --> Enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> Click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscription", and select automatic renewal to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, this subscription will be automatically renewed. Privacy Policy: https://lmiaoapp.github.io/AppLock/APPLocker/PrivacyPolicy/index.html Terms of Use (EULA):https://lmiaoapp.github.io/AppLock/index.html#/ If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us: Lmappdeveloper@outlook.com

About

Authenticator App

Secure your digital accounts with advanced two-factor authentication. This app offers cloud backup to prevent lockout, supports a wide range of services, and includes a password manager for all-in-one digital identity management. It provides enterprise-grade security and seamless integration for personal and professional use.

Highlights
  • iCloud Cloud Backup
  • 2FA support for 1000+ services
  • Apple Watch support
  • Integrated Password Manager
  • Offline code generation
  • Import from Photos
Features
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The ultimate upgrade for Google Authenticator! Worried about losing your phone? Secure iCloud Cloud Backup ensures you never get locked out. Optimized for US users: Seamless 2FA support for Discord, Fortnite, Microsoft, AWS, and all your digital accounts. 【Core Features】 - Never Lose Access: iCloud Backup Lost or broke your phone? Don't risk losing your accounts. Enable Cloud Backup to securely store your 2FA tokens in your personal iCloud. Restore everything instantly on a new iPhone with zero hassle. - For Gamers: Secure Your Loot The essential security tool for gamers. Perfect support for Discord, Roblox, Fortnite (Epic Games), PlayStation (PSN), Xbox, Twitch, and Battle.net. Generate codes instantly without lag, even while offline. - Apple Watch Support Unlock from your wrist! No need to pull out your phone. View your 2FA codes directly on your Apple Watch. Log in faster to your games or work VPNs. - Business & Work: Microsoft Compatible Enterprise-grade security. A powerful alternative to Microsoft Authenticator. Works seamlessly with Office 365, Outlook, Okta, Salesforce, Cisco Duo, AWS, and GitHub. Streamline your workflow with professional reliability. - Password & 2FA Manager: All-in-One More than just an authenticator. Built-in Password Manager allows you to store your passwords alongside your 2FA codes. Copy and paste with ease—manage your entire digital identity in one secure app. 【Why Choose Us?】 - Universal Compatibility: Supports standard 2FA for 1000+ services. Including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, Snapchat, Roblox, Coinbase, PayPal, LinkedIn, and more. - Easy Migration: Support batch import & export via iCloud or Text File. Easily transfer data from Google Authenticator to your new iPhone. - Privacy Lock: Set an app launch password to prevent others from viewing your verification codes and account information when using your phone, and protect your privacy and security. - Bank-Level Encryption: Your data is yours. We use advanced encryption and store data locally or in your iCloud. We never upload your keys to 3rd-party servers. - Scan from Photos: Can't scan a QR code on your screen? Use our Import from Photos feature. Just take a screenshot and load it—no need for a second device. - Offline Access: No internet? No problem. Generate valid TOTP codes even in Airplane Mode. 【Q&A】 Q: What is an Authenticator? A: It is a tool that generates Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) to protect your accounts from hacking. It serves as a digital key for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Q: Can it replace Google Authenticator? A: Yes! It is fully compatible with Google's protocols but adds premium features like iCloud Backup, Password Management, and Photo Import. It's safer and easier to use. 【Subscription Info】 Unlock Premium for unlimited accounts and secure cloud backup. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Contact Us: servicetwofa@gmail.com Refunds for paid subscriptions follow Apple’s official rules. All payment transactions, refund reviews and processing are under the exclusive authority of Apple Inc. As the app developer, we cannot process refunds directly. Please submit your refund request at Apple’s official page: https://reportaproblem.apple.com. Log in with your Apple ID, find your order and apply. Apple will inform you of the review result within 48 hours. Terms of Service: https://authfile.pages.dev/terms_en-US.html Privacy Policy: https://authfile.pages.dev/privacy_en-US.html

Screenshots

Timer App Blocker4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App at 4.6 against Timer App Blocker's 3.9. Authenticator App also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Timer App Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Authenticator App sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 20% and 21% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer App Blocker ships an update every 4 weeks, Authenticator App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Timer App Blocker versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer App BlockerAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (27 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews20.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer淼 刘Beijing Haohai Xincheng Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Timer App Blocker

All ratings27 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Authenticator App

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative79.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Timer App Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$1.991 Month
  • Annual Membership$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Limited time free membershipFree
13 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions10
  • Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$5.591 Month
  • Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Week3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly2 variants$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • permanent2 variants$31.99
  • Lifetime$99.99
  • permanent$129.99

Questions

Is Timer App Blocker free?
Timer App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer App Blocker or Authenticator App?
Authenticator App is rated higher. Timer App Blocker averages 3.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Timer App Blocker or Authenticator App have ads?
Both Timer App Blocker and Authenticator App show ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer App Blocker or Authenticator App?
Timer App Blocker ships an update every 4 weeks, and Authenticator App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer App Blocker was updated on September 29, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 9, 2026.

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