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 generates time-based one-time passwords (OTP) to secure your online accounts. It offers quick setup via QR code scanning, regular OTP updates, and works offline. Data is encrypted and can be backed up to iCloud for seamless device synchronization.

Highlights
  • Quick MFA token setup via QR code
  • Regularly updated OTP codes
  • Offline functionality
  • Encrypted iCloud backup
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Universal compatibility with authentication practices
Features
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Our app is a robust two-factor authentication (2FA) solution that generates time-based one-time passwords (OTP) to enhance the security of your online accounts. Compatible with services, providing additional security when logging in. Key Features: 1. Quick Setup for Secure MFA Tokens - Simply scan a QR code to create your secure MFA token in seconds. Enter the unique OTP generated by our app on the website to verify your online identity effortlessly. 2. Regularly Updated OTP - The 6-digit code updates, ensuring you never reuse the same TOTP and don't need to remember changing numbers. The app works without a network or cellular connection once configured. 3. Easy and User-Friendly - No account setup is required. Just scan the 2FA QR-Code, and the app is ready to use. 4. iCloud Backup & Encryption - Your data is encrypted, including when stored in iCloud. This ensures only you can access your information. Secure backups allow for easy data restoration if you lose your device. 5. Synchronization Across All Devices - Switch between devices seamlessly and access your codes in real-time on all devices connected to your iCloud. 6. Universal Compatibility - Our app supports all types of authentication practices, including MFA, RSA SecurID, TOTP, 2-step verification, and more. The app offers an auto-renewable subscription to grant you unlimited access to all functionalities. Subscription Details - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew 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. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings. Secure your online presence with our app, offering easy setup, reliable protection, and seamless device synchronization. Download now and protect your accounts with ease. - Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X8zhgLJqN7OexlfKBNEvaIq5SmDJaeJGSOhBYvirv38/edit - Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BhPmguPiJVwm54hY-4ZFgm49fJ29cpj16SZOl7kwAuQ/edit

Screenshots

Find Lost Device4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Find Lost Device at 4.1 against Authenticator's 3.4. Find Lost Device also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (29 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Find Lost Device sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 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

Find Lost Device holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Find Lost Device versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFind Lost DeviceAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (29 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWendy MasonKERIM CEMIL OZURUK

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 ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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
3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$49.991 Year

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?
Find Lost Device is rated higher. Find Lost Device averages 4.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Authenticator averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Find Lost Device or Authenticator have ads?
Neither Find Lost Device nor Authenticator shows ads.

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