TOTP Authenticator vs Recaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TOTP Authenticator
Enhance your online security with time-based or counter-based verification codes. This app generates codes offline and allows seamless syncing and transfer of accounts between devices using QR codes for added convenience.
- Offline code generation
- Cross-device syncing
- QR code account setup
- Time-based codes
- Counter-based codes
- Account transfer via QR
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TOTP Authenticator provides an additional layer of security for your online accounts by requiring a second verification step when signing in. In addition to your password, you'll also need to enter a code generated by the Authenticator app on your phone. The verification code can be generated by the Authenticator app on your phone, even without an active network or mobile connection. Sync your Authenticator codes across devices to ensure access even if your phone is lost. Set up your Authenticator accounts quickly and accurately using QR codes. Manage multiple accounts seamlessly within the Authenticator app. Choose between time-based and counter-based code generation methods. Transfer accounts between devices using QR codes. To use Authenticator with your accounts, enable 2-Step Verification where applicable. Permission Notice: Camera: Required for adding accounts using QR codes.
Recaster
This social networking client offers enhanced control over your online presence. It features a reverse chronological feed, multiple account support, and the ability to schedule posts. Enjoy a customizable experience with threaded replies and built-in translation.
- Reverse Chronological Feed
- Multiple Accounts Support
- Schedule Casts
- Configurable Home Tabs
- Threaded Replies
- Native Translation Action
- User Lists
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Recaster is a client for Farcaster where you can control your own social. Features of Recaster: - Reverse Chronological Feed - Multiple Accounts Support - Schedule Casts - Configurable Home Tabs - Threaded Replies for Conversations - Built-in Native Translation Action - User Lists Similar to X - Priority Mode at the Cast Level - OpenRank / Airstack Statistics - True Dark Mode, Switchable Anytime - Configurable Notifications - Airstack/OpenRank/Moxie integration More features coming soon
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TOTP Authenticator at 5.0 against Recaster's 4.8. TOTP Authenticator also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Recaster's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
TOTP Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively.
TOTP Authenticator ships an update every 6 days, Recaster fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | TOTP Authenticator | Recaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.8 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Abuzer Firdousi | Bress XYZ |
Customer experience
TOTP Authenticator
Recaster
In-app purchases
TOTP Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Recaster
No in-app purchases
