Comparison

Authenticator App vs Desktop Remote

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator App

Secure your online accounts with this 2FA OTP manager. It offers easy account setup via QR code scanning or manual entry, and enhances security with biometric authentication. All one-time passwords are stored locally on your device for increased protection.

Highlights
  • 2FA OTP management
  • QR code scanning for account setup
  • Manual code entry
  • Biometric unlock (fingerprint/face recognition)
  • Local storage of OTPs
  • Supports numerous platforms
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Introducing Authenticator - The Ultimate 2FA OTP Manager. Unmatched protection in just a tap! Authenticator - 2FA App is a highly recommended free 2FA app used for securing your accounts on different platforms such as Instagram, Google, Facebook, Github, Twitter, X, Binance, Salceforce, and many more. Scan QR Code: Effortlessly add your accounts by scanning QR codes. No more manual entry or hassle. Manual Code Entry: Easily enter authentication codes manually for added flexibility. Biometrics Integration: Unlock the app effortlessly with your fingerprint or face recognition for enhanced security. No Password Stored: The Authenticator application generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP), stored on the user's phone without internet access. This solution dramatically increases login security. For a safe and secure experience try the application NOW! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-policy/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-policy/terms-of-use

About

Desktop Remote

Features
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Desktop Remote is built for viewing and recording the screen of a Windows PC or Mac from your phone or tablet. Pair an iPhone or iPad with your computer on the same Wi-Fi or local network, then watch the screen live, take screenshots, or start and stop a screen recording without returning to the desk. Use it to check a task running on your computer, follow a screen demonstration from another seat, capture a result, or record a walkthrough. If you need to click, scroll, or type, enable optional mouse and keyboard control with permission from the sharing computer. Viewing and recording do not require remote input to be enabled. Choose a monitor when the computer has more than one display. JPEG screenshots and H.264/MP4 recordings are created on the sharing computer from the selected monitor. Completed captures transfer to your device and appear in Records for review, saving, sharing, or deletion. Desktop Remote connects directly over your trusted local network. There is no account, cloud desktop service, public sharing link, advertising, analytics, or internet relay. Pairing requires approval, and the sharing computer separately grants access to viewing, screenshots, recording, monitor selection, mouse control, and keyboard control. iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows can view screens and store Records. Mac and Windows can also share their screens. Active viewing, control, and recording are visibly indicated on the sharing computer, which can end the session at any time. Use only with authorization to view, record, or control the computer and its content. Both devices must be on the same reachable local network.

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
Desktop Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Desktop Remote at none against Authenticator App's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Authenticator App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.19 per 7 days. Desktop Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Authenticator App versus Desktop Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppDesktop Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (90 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTatsat BrahmbhattNTWIND, LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.197 Days
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.491 Year
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  • Yearly$53.901 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$59.99
  • Lifetime$79.99
None

Desktop Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desktop Remote free?
Desktop Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator App or Desktop Remote have ads?
Neither Authenticator App nor Desktop Remote shows ads.

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