Comparison

Bitwarden Authenticator vs PreFace

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

Head to head
About

Bitwarden Authenticator

Generate secure verification codes for two-factor authentication on your device. This app supports any website or application using industry-standard TOTP, adding an extra layer of protection to your online accounts.

Highlights
  • Generate 2FA verification codes
  • Supports TOTP standard
  • Universal compatibility
  • Simple, intuitive interface
  • Adds extra layer of protection
Features
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New from Bitwarden, provider of the password manager trusted by millions, Bitwarden Authenticator generates verification codes for two-factor authentication, ensuring your identity is verified when you log into accounts. Using industry-standards, Bitwarden Authenticator supports any website or application that uses TOTP. ADD AN EXTRA LAYER OF PROTECTION Generate verification codes to ensure your identity is verified, keeping your sensitive data out of reach of imposters. UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY Bitwarden Authenticator uses industry standard methods for verification code generation, so it will work with any website or application that utilizes time-based one-time passwords. EASY TO USE A simple, intuitive design and straightforward interface makes it easy to start incorporating authentication into your digital life Bitwarden empowers organizations to secure passwords, developer secrets, and passkeys. Visit Bitwarden.com to learn more about Bitwarden Password Manager, Bitwarden Secrets Manager and Bitwarden Passwordless.dev!

About

PreFace

Features
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Stop the scroll. Start your story. Most app blockers just shut you out. "Preface: Screen Time Control" invites you back to your focus. By turning a simple iOS Automation into a powerful mindfulness tool, Preface intercepts your digital distractions and replaces them with a curated moment of wisdom. The "Preface" Experience: Instead of a cold "Blocked" notification, Preface provides a transition. It’s a pause, a moment of reflection that reminds you why you put the phone down, featuring a minimalist design and handpicked quotes from history’s greatest thinkers. How it Works (Simple 1-Minute Setup): Preface utilizes the power of iOS Shortcuts & Automations to give you full control over your focus. Choose Your Distractions: Identify the apps that pull you away from your goals. Set the Automation: Use our simple, step-by-step guide to link your target apps to Preface via the Shortcuts app. The Redirection: Every time you instinctively tap a distracting app, Preface will automatically open first, presenting you with a beautiful quote and a chance to breathe. Key Features: Intentional Friction: We replace a mindless habit (scrolling) with a conscious choice (reflecting). Privacy First: Because you use native iOS Automations, Preface never needs to track your "Screen Time" data or monitor your browsing history. Curated Wisdom: A library of deep, inspiring quotes to help you reset your mindset in seconds. Minimalist Aesthetics: A clean, distraction-free interface that respects your mental space.

Screenshots

Bitwarden Authenticator4 screens
PreFace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bitwarden Authenticator at none against PreFace's 2. 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. PreFace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bitwarden Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bitwarden Authenticator versus PreFace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitwarden AuthenticatorPreFace
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (95 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings95 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitwarden IncRuben Zhou Yang

Bugs and requests

Bitwarden Authenticator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Search results showing placeholder codes
  • Backup not restoring codes after device restore
  • Crashes after app updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add icons for services
  • Allow rearranging of entries
  • Implement iCloud/cloud sync
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Require biometric authentication on each app open

PreFace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bitwarden Authenticator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PreFace

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

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

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