Comparison

Authenticator App vs TOTP Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator App

Securely store and generate two-factor authentication codes with end-to-end encryption. Syncs across all your Apple devices and offers offline access, making logins quick and easy.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Home Screen widget
  • Offline code generation
  • Easy import from other apps
  • Supports all popular services
  • Advanced OTP options
Features
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Store your tokens, generate authentication codes, automatically sync & backup your accounts in iCloud while ensuring your data is fully secured by using an end-to-end encryption. Authenticator app uses the zero knowledge policy, ensuring maximum security. Your data is always fully encrypted at all time. Authenticator does not collect any tracking data and strictly no user content data is collected, we value our users privacy. Features: - Maximum security & Zero knowledge policy All data stored in Authenticator is always encrypted, even when it's stored in iCloud to ensure that you are the only one who can access your data. - Synchronization across all devices All your accounts are automatically synced across all your devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Macbook, iMac... - Widget Access your 2FA codes even faster, directly from your Home Screen with the Widget. - Offline access You can access your generated codes at any time, even while in airplane mode! All codes are generated offline and stored locally, you don't need internet access to get your login codes. - Easy import You can import your accounts in just a tap and securely from Google Authenticator, any photo or file and of course by scanning QR Codes. - Modern UI We value the user experience and have provided a seamless experience fully integrated in all the Apple ecosystem. Dark mode, haptic feedbacks, gestures, automatic data sync... - All services are supported We support every popular accounts like Facebook, Messenger, Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, Epic games, Playstation, Amazon, Gmail, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox and thousands of other providers. - Advanced options We support every type of OTP codes, HOTP, TOTP, custom period, counters, different algorithms, 6 to 8 digits tokens... - And a lot of features We constantly improve our app, don't hesitate to contact us to request a missing feature or an improvement. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/adf53f4b-f09c-4b6a-a697-9fb82af0217a

About

TOTP Authenticator

Features
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Make your important accounts safer — and simpler. This app is a two-factor authentication app dedicated exclusively to TOTP (Time-based One-Time Passwords). It combines fast, easy everyday authentication with strong privacy by keeping sensitive information protected entirely on your device. It does not rely on external network communication, and secret keys are securely stored in the Keychain. From displaying authentication codes to account migration, every aspect is designed with security as the highest priority. Key Features Security-first design - All data is managed entirely on your device - Secret keys are stored securely in the Keychain - Supports biometric authentication at launch - Automatically masks authentication codes during screenshots, screen recordings, external output, and in the App Switcher - Designed not to connect external server - Disables Universal Clipboard to prevent unintended sharing Easy-to-use TOTP features - Supports TOTP - Supports SHA-1 / SHA-256 / SHA-512 - Supports 6-digit / 8-digit codes - Supports 30-second / 60-second intervals - Generates codes using your device’s time - Copy authentication codes to the clipboard with a single tap - Supports automatic timeout - The default timeout is 30 seconds - Timeout duration can be customized Easy account migration - Import / export accounts via QR codes - Supports standard otpauth:// - Supports Google Authenticator’s proprietary otpauth-migration:// Modern, easy-to-read UI - Intuitive and refined interface - Optimized for iPhone - Designed for readability and ease of use as an authentication app for everyday use Multilingual support - Localized in a wide range of languages, with English as the default language Recommended for - Anyone looking for a security-focused two-factor authentication app - Those who prefer fully on-device management instead of cloud sync - Those who want smooth migration via QR codes - Those who use both iPhone and iPad

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
TOTP Authenticator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TOTP Authenticator at none against Authenticator App's 2. Authenticator App's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. TOTP Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Authenticator App versus TOTP Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppTOTP Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRayane KurrimboccusKeita Iwasaki

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions1
  • Pro version - Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro version - Lifetime$34.99
None

TOTP Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TOTP Authenticator free?
TOTP Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator App or TOTP Authenticator have ads?
Neither Authenticator App nor TOTP Authenticator shows ads.

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