Bitwarden Authenticator vs QCue
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
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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!
QCue
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QCue is a capture-first "second brain." Catch a fleeting thought the instant it appears — by typing or by voice — and let an AI you choose and control distill your notes into a private, interlinked markdown wiki. • Capture in one tap. Text or dictation, online or offline — nothing is ever lost. • Your AI, your key. Connect your own provider key (OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, and more). Your notes are processed only by the provider you choose. • A wiki that builds itself. Ideas become linked pages you can recall and search. • Offline-first. Captures are saved on-device first and sync when you're back online. • Private by design. No ads, no third-party tracking, encrypted storage, and each account's data is isolated. Delete content or your whole account anytime. QCue is "bring your own key" — an active API key from a supported AI provider is required to use the AI features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QCue at every 3 days against Bitwarden Authenticator's fortnightly. QCue also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Bitwarden Authenticator ships an update fortnightly, QCue every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bitwarden Authenticator | QCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (95 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitwarden Inc | HAIXU WEN |
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
QCue
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bitwarden Authenticator
No in-app purchases
QCue
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bitwarden Authenticator free?
Is QCue free?
Do Bitwarden Authenticator or QCue have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bitwarden Authenticator or QCue?
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