Bitwarden Authenticator vs Paperclip Relay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Generate 2FA verification codes
- Supports TOTP standard
- Universal compatibility
- Simple, intuitive interface
- Adds extra layer of protection
Read full descriptionHide full description
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!
Paperclip Relay
Read full descriptionHide full description
A subscription is required to use Paperclip Relay. Paperclip Relay is the mobile control surface for self-hosted Paperclip AI. Connect your iPhone to a running Paperclip server and keep an eye on the agents, issues, approvals, routines, and budget signals that matter while you are away from your desk. Relay is built for founders, operators, and board users who need fast visibility into an autonomous AI company without opening a laptop. What you can do with Relay: Pair securely with your Paperclip instance using board-user access. Switch between companies you are allowed to manage. See a live company overview with agent status, work in progress, approvals, and spend. Review issues and search the work queue. Open agent context, roles, status, and command relationships. Track budgets, costs, and operational health. Review approvals and keep important decisions moving. View routines, projects, activity, and company settings from one mobile workspace. Relay has no separate backend. It talks directly to your Paperclip server through the documented Paperclip API, using the permissions already assigned to your board-user account. Paperclip Relay is for teams already running Paperclip AI. You will need access to a Paperclip server to use the app. SUBSCRIPTION Paperclip Relay is an auto-renewable subscription, and a subscription is required to use the app: • Monthly — $3.99 per month, with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers • Yearly — $34.99 per year, with a 1-week free trial for new subscribers Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically at the listed price unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://relay.wildsoft.io/privacy-ios.html
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bitwarden Authenticator at none against Paperclip Relay's 2. Bitwarden Authenticator also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price and ads 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. Paperclip Relay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bitwarden Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Bitwarden Authenticator | Paperclip Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (95 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitwarden Inc | WILDSOFT LTD |
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
Paperclip Relay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bitwarden Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Paperclip Relay
- Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
Questions
Is Bitwarden Authenticator free?
Is Paperclip Relay free?
Do Bitwarden Authenticator or Paperclip Relay have ads?
Other comparisons















