Comparison

Almanac vs AuthMonster

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

Head to head
About

Almanac

Easily track upcoming events with a personalized countdown. Get notified when your special days arrive. Customize the look and feel to match your style.

Highlights
  • Event countdowns
  • Customizable widgets
  • Personalized appearances
  • Device-specific storage
  • Event notifications
Features
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Almanac is a simple app to keep track of the events you look forward to. Simply add an event in the future and the app will count down the days until then and notify you on the day it happens. Almanac is highly customizable with widgets, custom app icons, and custom appearances to make it feel like your own. All events are stored privately in your device. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AuthMonster

This app simplifies two-factor authentication with a friendly, playful interface. It generates secure one-time codes, supports quick QR code scanning, and offers offline access to codes, making online security enjoyable and easy to manage.

Highlights
  • Generate secure one-time codes (TOTP)
  • QR code scanning for quick account setup
  • Offline access to authentication codes
  • Organized and easy-to-find accounts
  • Simple and intuitive user interface
  • Playful monster theme
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Meet AuthMonster — your friendly guardian that makes account security simple and fun. Finally, two-factor authentication that doesn’t feel like a chore. AuthMonster brings a fresh, friendly experience to staying safe online. With a clean design, intuitive setup, and a playful monster theme, it turns essential security into something you’ll actually enjoy using. Simple, Friendly 2FA + AuthMonster focuses on doing the basics extremely well: + Generate secure one-time codes (TOTP) + Add accounts quickly with QR code scanning + Access codes anytime — even offline + Keep everything organized and easy to find + No clutter. No confusion. Just straightforward protection that fits naturally into your day. Security That Feels Good Most authenticator apps feel cold, technical, and intimidating. AuthMonster takes the opposite approach — warm, approachable, and designed to make you feel confident, not stressed. Whether you’re securing a few personal accounts or building better habits across your digital life, AuthMonster makes the process feel simple, light, and even a little fun. Why People Love AuthMonster + A friendlier alternative to traditional 2FA apps + Simple enough for beginners, polished enough for pros + A delightful design that turns security from a burden into a habit + Built with privacy in mind and minimal data collection

Screenshots

Almanac4 screens
AuthMonster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AuthMonster at 5.0 against Almanac's 4.6. AuthMonster also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). Almanac's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AuthMonster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Almanac has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Almanac versus AuthMonster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlmanacAuthMonster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGabriel ValdiviaMoonfoot Labs

Customer experience

Almanac

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AuthMonster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Almanac

No in-app purchases

None

AuthMonster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Almanac free?
Almanac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AuthMonster free?
AuthMonster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Almanac or AuthMonster?
AuthMonster is rated higher. Almanac averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while AuthMonster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Almanac or AuthMonster have ads?
Neither Almanac nor AuthMonster shows ads.

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