Bitwarden Authenticator vs Rounds
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!
Rounds
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Know what needs care. Record what you did. Rounds helps you look after a home, property, workshop, garden, boat, or the equipment that matters to you. See what needs attention today, move through a round without losing your place, and leave a useful history at every checkpoint. CARE FOR THE REAL THINGS • Start with a named checkpoint. Add a place or round only when it helps. • Group checkpoints into an ordered round for a regular walk. • Give each round its own schedule and optional personal reminder. • Scan a QR label when you are there, or choose the checkpoint manually. RECORD WHAT HAPPENED • Mark a checkpoint OK or report an issue in seconds. • Add optional notes and photos to checks, issues, repairs, and other work. • Keep an issue open until it is repaired. • Return to one clear history for every checkpoint. STAY ON TOP OF TODAY • See active, due, overdue, and unresolved care in one calm list. • Resume a round after an interruption. • Add Rounds Today or Rounds Schedule to your Home Screen. Rounds Pro widgets show what needs attention and the next scheduled rounds. • Work offline; when iCloud is enabled, your care records can sync privately across your own Apple devices. FREE AND PRO Free includes up to five active checkpoints, one round with its schedule and reminder, checks, issues, repairs, work, notes, photos, history, iCloud sync, and standard QR labels. Rounds Pro adds unlimited checkpoints and rounds, two Home Screen widgets, PDF care reports, and premium print formats. Pro is available as a monthly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices, eligibility, and terms are shown before purchase and vary by region. The monthly subscription renews automatically until cancelled in your Apple Account settings. Existing history stays readable after Pro ends. Rounds does not use GPS, employee tracking, advertising SDKs, or a separate Rounds account. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bitwarden Authenticator at none against Rounds's 2. Bitwarden Authenticator also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Rounds's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). 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. Rounds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Bitwarden Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bitwarden Authenticator ships an update fortnightly, Rounds every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bitwarden Authenticator | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (95 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitwarden Inc | MIŁOSZ CHODKOWSKI |
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
Rounds
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bitwarden Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Rounds
- Rounds Pro1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Rounds Pro Lifetime$19.99
Questions
Is Bitwarden Authenticator free?
Is Rounds free?
Do Bitwarden Authenticator or Rounds have ads?
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