Comparison

Find Lost Device vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Find Lost Device

Easily locate missing Bluetooth devices with this app. It detects nearby devices, shows signal strength and distance, and alerts you if a device is lost. Keep track of all your gadgets in one convenient place.

Highlights
  • Locate lost Bluetooth devices
  • Detect nearby devices
  • Monitor signal strength and distance
  • Receive alerts for lost devices
  • Track multiple devices
  • View estimated distance
Features
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Can't find your devices or want to see all of them in one app? Our app is the solution for you. This app helps you locate your lost Bluetooth devices. How to Find Your Lost Devices The app detects all nearby devices. Find and select your lost device from the list, then move slowly and monitor the on-screen signal strength, estimated distance, and hints. Track Devices Use this app to track your devices. You'll receive an alert if a device is lost! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11TDNIM2cnOOFL2x6VUMkB8w8cu6JZRXsL4nJXqcOLB8/edit Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DIB6f9vEcx9eRgcOVdws6rG60S33bQPgH5tA3VI_obg/edit Subscription - Payment will be charged to your 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. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.

About

Authenticator

This app provides two-factor authentication (2FA) to secure your online accounts. It allows for quick setup, organization, and backup of your verification codes and passwords across devices. Enhance your digital security with this essential tool.

Highlights
  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • Quick account setup and organization
  • Backup and sync across devices
  • Add, save, and edit 2FA codes
  • Add, save, and edit passwords
Features
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Our app is a secure, two-factor authentication (2FA) tool designed to enhance the protection of your online accounts. Our product helps prevent unauthorized access by requiring second form of verification, which can only be retrieved from your device. Auto-renewable subscription purchase required to get access to the following features: -Strengthen your account security with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). - Quickly set up and organize all your accounts with ease. - Seamlessly back up and sync your accounts for easy access across devices. - Ability to add, save and edit 2FA codes. - Ability to add, save and edit passwords. Subscription Details: - Payment is processed through your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. - Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, with the renewal cost clearly indicated. - Users can manage their subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon subscription purchase, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eZ7FN2ra0gXOX5iAa_q9izvv3S5iyQKbORnXZL5PGb0/edit Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K_tC4epcn4sBMxMRzKU9-0Z-4LO4XjeAAAY-8cZnXs4/edit

Screenshots

Find Lost Device4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 5.0 against Find Lost Device's 4.1. Find Lost Device's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Find Lost Device sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find Lost Device has 29 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Find Lost Device versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFind Lost DeviceAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (29 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWendy MasonJay Clauer

Customer experience

Find Lost Device

All ratings29 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative20.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Authenticator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Find Lost Device

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
4 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • authenticatorWeeklyTrial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • authenticatorMonth$19.991 Month
  • authenticatorYear$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • authenticatorLifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Find Lost Device free?
Find Lost Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Find Lost Device or Authenticator?
Authenticator is rated higher. Find Lost Device averages 4.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Authenticator averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Find Lost Device or Authenticator have ads?
Neither Find Lost Device nor Authenticator shows ads.

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