Chronos Authenticator vs Locally AI by LM Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chronos Authenticator
This open-source app provides secure two-factor authentication using time-based and counter-based methods. It offers end-to-end encryption for token data and optional iCloud backup and sync for convenience. Easily import and export your authentication tokens.
- Open-source
- End-to-end encrypted token storage
- Optional iCloud backup and sync
- Token export and import
- Anonymous usage (no account required)
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Chronos is an open-source two-factor authentication (2FA) app designed to deliver robust security and reliable backup features. It supports both time-based (TOTP) and counter-based (HOTP) authentication methods. Features: • Open-source • End-to-end encrypted: Only encrypted token data is stored on the device and in iCloud • Backup & Sync (optional): Effortlessly backup and sync your data with iCloud • Export Tokens: Easily export your tokens for backup or transfer • Import Tokens: Easily import your tokens from other authenticators • Anonymous: No telemetry & app account required
Locally AI by LM Studio
Run powerful AI models like Llama and Gemma directly on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy offline, private, and secure AI interactions without any data collection. Optimized for Apple Silicon for fast performance.
- Run AI models offline
- 100% private, no data collection
- Optimized for Apple Silicon
- Supports multiple AI models
- Chat, analyze, and create with AI
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Run AI models like Llama, Gemma, Qwen, and more on your iPhone and iPad. Offline. Private. No login. No data collection. Powered by Apple MLX. Meet Locally AI by LM Studio, the AI app that respects your privacy. No login. No data collection. Just pure intelligence, running entirely on your iPhone and iPad. Why Locally AI? - 100% Offline: No internet needed. Chat anywhere. - Total Privacy: No login, no data collection. Your data stays on your device. - Optimized for Apple Silicon: Powered by Apple MLX for lightning-fast responses. - Multiple models supported: Run Llama 3.2, Google Gemma 2 & 3, Qwen 3, DeepSeek, and more. - Chat, Analyze, Create: Ask complex questions, analyze images, or generate text. Download Locally AI now! Privacy Policy: https://locallyai.app/privacy-policy.html Terms & Conditions: https://locallyai.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Locally AI by LM Studio at 1.9K against Chronos Authenticator's 3. Locally AI by LM Studio also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Chronos Authenticator's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chronos Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locally AI by LM Studio has 1.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Chronos Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 76% of Locally AI by LM Studio's.
Chronos Authenticator ships an update every 6 days, Locally AI by LM Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chronos Authenticator | Locally AI by LM Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Joel-David Wong | Element Labs Inc |
Customer experience
Chronos Authenticator
Locally AI by LM Studio
Bugs and requests
Chronos Authenticator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Locally AI by LM Studio
Reported bugs
2 issues- Stops responding when Airplane mode is turned on
- Interface issues on iPhone 15 Pro
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to switch between downloaded models
- Implement autoscroll feature
- Add support for more model types (e.g. SolvLM2, Grante Vision)
- Allow users to add models from Hugging Face
In-app purchases
Chronos Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Locally AI by LM Studio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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