Authenticator App * vs Mineralogue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Two-factor authentication
- iCloud backup for codes
- Face ID login support
- Export and import data
- Double-encryption security
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Authenticator App * ships an update every 3 weeks, Mineralogue weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Authenticator App * | Mineralogue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (21 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CodeEx Technology | Mop Top Estate Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Authenticator App *
Mineralogue
In-app purchases
Authenticator App *
- Authenticator VIP Weekly Plan$7.997 Days
- Authenticator VIP Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
- VIP Yearly3dayTrail Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Authenticator Lifetime Plan$49.99
Mineralogue
No in-app purchases
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