Comparison

Authenticator App * vs Mineralogue

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator App *

Enhance your account security with robust two-factor authentication. This app offers double-encryption, iCloud backup for your verification codes, and convenient Face ID login. Easily export and import your account data between devices for seamless management.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication
  • iCloud backup for codes
  • Face ID login support
  • Export and import data
  • Double-encryption security
Features
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With Authenticator App + 2FA Verify, you can access a robust two-step verification process that enhances account security through double-encryption authentication.It combines two-factor authentication, iCloud backup functionality, and face recognition login support to provide users with a comprehensive set of security measures for safeguarding their accounts. Features - Two-factor authentication for enhanced security Authenticator offers two-step verification codes during account login to provide users with an additional layer of security against unauthorized access - iCoud backup for secure code storage You can utilize the iCloud backup to securely store your verification codes, ensuring they are easily retrievable and protected from being lost - Convenient face recognition login We support Face ID for you to login, allowing for a seamless and convenient authentication process that enhances security and using experience - Export & Import Export your account data to other devices or import data from other devices in one click About auto-renewable subscription $7.99 per week for a weekly subscription $39.99 per year for a yearly subscription $44.99 per year with 3-day trial $49.99 for lifetime Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.codeextech.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.codeextech.com/privacy.html Get support by Email:support@codeextech.com

About

Mineralogue

Organize your mineral, crystal, fossil, and meteorite collections with a digital catalog. Store detailed information, multiple photos, provenance, and purchase records. AI-assisted import and custom organization tools help manage your specimens.

Highlights
  • Catalogue minerals, crystals, fossils, meteorites
  • Upload and edit multiple photographs
  • Record provenance, locality, and notes
  • AI-assisted label and invoice import
  • Organize with custom fields and collections
  • View collection via galleries, maps, insights
  • Create shareable catalogues and links
  • Generate reports and export collection
Features
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Collection Catalogue is a professional catalogue designed for serious mineral, crystal, fossil and meteorite collectors. Build a permanent digital record of your collection by storing specimen information, photographs, provenance, labels, purchase records and supporting documents in one place. Whether you're documenting a personal collection or managing hundreds of specimens, Collection Catalogue helps you keep every detail organised and accessible. Features include: • Catalogue minerals, crystals, fossils and meteorites • Upload and edit multiple photographs for every specimen • Record provenance, locality, labels and historical notes • Automatically capture information from specimen labels and invoices using AI-assisted import • Organise specimens with custom fields and collections • View your collection through galleries, maps and collection insights • Create shareable catalogues and specimen links for research, insurance or collaboration • Generate reports and export your collection whenever you need it Your collection belongs to you. Collection Catalogue stores your data locally on your device by default, giving you complete control over your collection while making backup and restoration simple.

Screenshots

Authenticator App *4 screens
Mineralogue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mineralogue at 100% against Authenticator App *'s 5%. Mineralogue also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Authenticator App *'s advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and ratings volume (21 vs 2). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Authenticator App * is free to download; Mineralogue costs $19.99 up front. Authenticator App * sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Mineralogue asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mineralogue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App * has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Authenticator App *'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Mineralogue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator App * ships an update every 3 weeks, Mineralogue weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Authenticator App * versus Mineralogue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator App *Mineralogue
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.1 (21 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB141 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCodeEx TechnologyMop Top Estate Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Authenticator App *

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.7%

Mineralogue

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Authenticator App *

Subscriptions3
  • Authenticator VIP Weekly Plan$7.997 Days
  • Authenticator VIP Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
  • VIP Yearly3dayTrail Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Authenticator Lifetime Plan$49.99
None

Mineralogue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App * free?
Authenticator App * is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mineralogue free?
Mineralogue costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator App * or Mineralogue?
Mineralogue is rated higher. Authenticator App * averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Mineralogue averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Authenticator App * or Mineralogue have ads?
Neither Authenticator App * nor Mineralogue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator App * or Mineralogue?
Authenticator App * ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mineralogue weekly. Most recently, Authenticator App * was updated on November 7, 2026 and Mineralogue on October 31, 2026.

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