Comparison

Countsy vs Authenticator App

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

Head to head
About

Countsy

Visually track important upcoming events with customizable widgets for your Home and Lock Screens. Get real-time updates and share your countdowns with others. Manage multiple events and receive smart notifications.

Highlights
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Real-time updates
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Shareable countdowns
  • Multiple countdown tracking
  • Smart notifications
  • Cloud backup and sync
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Your next birthday is 127 days away. Your wedding? 43. That vacation you've been dreaming about? Just 12. Countsy puts a beautiful countdown widget on your Home Screen and Lock Screen so every glance at your phone reminds you: something great is coming. WIDGETS THAT LIVE WHERE YOU LOOK Add countdown widgets directly to your Home Screen and Lock Screen. No need to open the app -- your days, hours, and minutes update in real time, right where you'll see them. MAKE IT YOURS Choose from colors, themes, and premium fonts to design countdowns that match your style. Whether you prefer minimal and clean or bold and colorful, every widget feels personal. SHARE THE EXCITEMENT Created a countdown for a holiday trip or a friend's birthday? Share your countdown designs with friends and family so everyone can count down together. TRACK EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS From weddings and anniversaries to graduations, retirement dates, and holiday countdowns -- manage multiple countdowns in one place. Add reminders and milestones so nothing sneaks up on you. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Get notified as your big days approach. Set alerts for key milestones -- 30 days out, one week away, tomorrow -- so you're always prepared, never surprised. SAFE & SYNCED Cloud backup keeps all your countdowns secure and accessible across your devices. Switch phones or restore from backup without losing a single date. Whether you're counting down to Christmas morning, tracking a retirement date, or simply remembering an anniversary, Countsy turns anticipation into something you can see every day. Download Countsy and start counting down to what matters most. Terms of Use: https://getcountsy.app/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://getcountsy.app/privacy

About

Authenticator App

This app generates secure one-time passwords for your online accounts, offering an extra layer of protection for email, social media, banking, and work platforms. It supports TOTP and HOTP standards, allows easy account setup via QR code or manual entry, and ensures your data stays private and encrypted on your device.

Highlights
  • TOTP & HOTP code generation
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • Secure on-device storage
  • Offline code generation
  • Optional password management
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Authenticator App - 2FA Totp generates TOTP and HOTP codes to keep your online accounts safe and accessible only to you. Whether it’s email, social media, banking, or work platforms, you can easily add your accounts and instantly generate secure one-time passwords for login. Why Authenticator? - TOTP & HOTP support – Compatible with the most widely used two-factor authentication standards. - Easy account setup – Add accounts via QR code scanning or manual entry. - Secure storage – Your codes and secrets stay safe on your device. - Password management – Optionally store and organize account credentials privately. - Offline access – Generate login codes anytime, even without internet connection. - Privacy first – No data leaves your phone; everything is encrypted and under your control. With Authenticator, your accounts get an extra layer of protection—without the hassle. Add unlimited 2FA codes and passwords with premium subscription available in app. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ljeclBfPprtXQVCDYhXvcg5x_dbJoGUw5ezM_hQLP7I/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-0Tq04B2wZA02pNPzcp3V-48TDW9Zd7oNeDav-ScJk/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Countsy4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator App at none against Countsy's shown. Countsy's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 24). On price, rating, 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. Countsy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Authenticator App sells 2 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

Countsy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 24 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Countsy versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountsyAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (116 ratings) — better4.5 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOguz AydemirDAMOI SRL

Customer experience

Countsy

All ratings115 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative7.7%

Authenticator App

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Countsy

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Widget not updating

Requested features

1 request
  • Widget update accuracy

Authenticator App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Countsy

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Plan$9.99
  • Lifetime Plan$19.99
2 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Week Authenticator Unlimited3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Year Authenticator Unlimited3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Countsy free?
Countsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countsy or Authenticator App?
Countsy is rated higher. Countsy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do Countsy or Authenticator App have ads?
Countsy shows ads; Authenticator App does not.

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