Comparison

iKeep App vs Authenticator & Notes

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

Head to head
About

iKeep App

Securely store and organize your private notes and sensitive information on Apple devices. Features custom categories, quick search, and biometric locking for enhanced privacy. Syncs across devices and offers quick access via widgets and extensions.

Highlights
  • Customizable categories with icons and colors
  • Fast search, favorites, and filters
  • Biometric lock (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Home Screen widgets for quick access
  • iMessage extension for sharing
Features
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Keep the personal details you need closeβ€”without leaving them exposed. iKeep gives your private notes and sensitive information a secure, organized home on your Apple devices. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY β€’ Create custom categories with your own icons and colors β€’ Find anything fast with search, favorites, filters, and flexible sorting β€’ Copy or share a saved value when you need it BUILT AROUND PRIVACY β€’ Sensitive values are stored in Apple’s Keychain β€’ Lock iKeep with Face ID or Touch ID β€’ Hide values from view until you need them β€’ Turn on iCloud Sync when you want your data across devices WITH YOU ACROSS APPLE DEVICES β€’ Browse and copy from iPhone and iPad β€’ Access items from Apple Watch β€’ Use Home Screen widgets for quick access β€’ Share through the iMessage extension MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN iKeep 2.0 introduces a refreshed design, light and dark appearance options, and a dedicated iPad layout. Download iKeep and keep important personal information organized, protected, and ready when you need it.

About

Authenticator & Notes

Features
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Lockat is a privacy-first two-factor authentication app built natively for iOS. It generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) to protect your online accounts β€” with no trackers, no analytics, and no data leaving your device. YOUR SECRETS STAY ON YOUR DEVICE Lockat stores your authentication secrets in the iOS Keychain, protected by Apple's hardware-level encryption. They never leave your device and are never transmitted over the network. SYNC ACROSS YOUR APPLE DEVICES Account metadata syncs seamlessly via iCloud, so your codes are available on every iPhone, iPad, and Mac signed in with your Apple ID. Your secrets remain safely stored in each device's Keychain. ORGANIZED YOUR WAY Create folders to group your accounts by service, project, or however you like. Search across all your codes instantly and sort by name, issuer, or date added. EASY IMPORT Scan QR codes from Google Authenticator exports to migrate all your accounts at once. You can also add accounts one by one via camera or manual entry. SECURE BY DEFAULT Lock the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Lockat automatically locks when you switch away, so your codes are always protected. KEY FEATURES - QR code scanning via camera or photo library - Import from Google Authenticator exports (more services to import from coming soon) - Export accounts as QR codes for backup or migration - Full-text search across accounts - iCloud sync across Apple devices - App lock with biometrics or passcode - No account required β€” just install and go - No ads, no trackers, no analytics WITH LOCKAT PRO - Folder-based organization - Multiple sort options - Customizable accent colors and app icons Your security should be simple, private, and reliable. That's Lockat. Lockat uses Apple's standard End User License Agreement. You can view it here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iKeep App4 screens
Authenticator & Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator & Notes at none against iKeep App's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. iKeep App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Authenticator & Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
iKeep App versus Authenticator & Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKeep AppAuthenticator & Notes
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahadir SonmezLuiz Antonio Rosa Cardoso

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iKeep App

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
3 purchases

Authenticator & Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Lockat Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Lockat Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lockat Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is iKeep App free?
iKeep App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator & Notes free?
Authenticator & Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iKeep App or Authenticator & Notes have ads?
iKeep App shows ads; Authenticator & Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, iKeep App or Authenticator & Notes?
iKeep App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator & Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, iKeep App was updated on November 8, 2026 and Authenticator & Notes on November 5, 2026.

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