Comparison

Bitwarden Authenticator vs BookStax

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

BookStax

Access and manage your self-hosted BookStack knowledge base natively on iPhone. Edit pages with a Markdown editor, search your content, and access it offline. Prioritizes privacy with secure API token storage.

Highlights
  • BookStack hierarchy navigation
  • Full-text search with filters
  • Markdown editor with live preview
  • Offline read access
  • Secure API token connection
  • Light/Dark/System mode
  • Multi-language support
Features
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BookStax – Your BookStack Wiki. In Your Pocket. You self-host your knowledge – so why should mobile access feel like a compromise? BookStax brings your BookStack wiki natively to iPhone. Fast, offline-ready, and built with privacy first. Read, Write, Search – All on iPhone Navigate your entire knowledge base using the familiar Shelves → Books → Chapters → Pages hierarchy. Breadcrumb navigation always shows where you are. Edit pages with a full Markdown editor – including live preview, formatting toolbar, image upload, and tag management. And when you're offline, the local cache keeps your content available anyway. Your Data. Your Server. Your Device. BookStax connects exclusively to your own BookStack instance. No third-party servers, no telemetry, no cloud accounts. Your API credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain – and nowhere else. Full GDPR compliance by design, because no personal data ever leaves your device. Features at a Glance - Full navigation through your BookStack hierarchy - Full-text search with filters by type and tags - Markdown editor with live preview and image upload - Offline read access via local cache - Secure connection via API token (iOS Keychain) - Light / Dark / System mode, 8 accent colors, adaptive app icon - Available in English, German, and Spanish Requirements A self-hosted BookStack instance (accessible via HTTPS) and an API token from your BookStack profile settings. No BookStack yet? Visit web.bookstax.app to get started in minutes. BookStax is free – for everyone who wants to truly own their knowledge.

Screenshots

Bitwarden Authenticator4 screens
BookStax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BookStax at 5.0 against Bitwarden Authenticator's 3.5. Bitwarden Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (95 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BookStax sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Bitwarden Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BookStax holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bitwarden Authenticator has 95 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bitwarden Authenticator ships an update fortnightly, BookStax every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bitwarden Authenticator versus BookStax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitwarden AuthenticatorBookStax
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (95 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings95 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitwarden IncSven Uwe Hanold

Customer experience

Bitwarden Authenticator

All ratings95 ratings
Positive56.8%
Neutral11.6%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive41.0%
Neutral22.4%
Negative36.5%

BookStax

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BookStax

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bitwarden Authenticator

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

BookStax

One-time4
  • Page$2.99
  • Themes & more Servers$5.99
  • Book$5.99
Show 1 more
  • Encyclopaedia$12.99

Questions

Is Bitwarden Authenticator free?
Bitwarden Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BookStax free?
BookStax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bitwarden Authenticator or BookStax?
BookStax is rated higher. Bitwarden Authenticator averages 3.5 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while BookStax averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bitwarden Authenticator or BookStax have ads?
Neither Bitwarden Authenticator nor BookStax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bitwarden Authenticator or BookStax?
Bitwarden Authenticator ships an update fortnightly, and BookStax every 9 days. Most recently, Bitwarden Authenticator was updated on October 19, 2026 and BookStax on October 18, 2026.

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