# Almanac vs AuthMonster

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Almanac | AuthMonster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almanac-events-countdown/id6504696550/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authmonster/id6755841999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Valdivia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555963262) | [Moonfoot Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842953162) |

## What reviewers say

### Almanac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almanac-events-countdown/id6504696550)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AuthMonster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authmonster/id6755841999)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*