Comparison

addy.io vs Aegis Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

addy.io

Manage your email aliases and recipients on the go with this sleek mobile application. Create new aliases, forward emails, and receive notifications for delivery issues. Securely access your account with biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Create and manage email aliases
  • Forward emails from anywhere
  • Biometric app lock
  • Notifications for delivery issues
  • Alias management via Shortcuts and Siri
  • Widgets for quick access
  • WatchOS app for on-the-go management
Features
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Easily create and manage your addy.io aliases, recipients and more from your phone, tablet or wearable with this gorgeous addy.io app for iOS and iPadOS. Requirements: addy.io instance running v1.7.3 or higher (current version of the addy.io app has been tested with v1.7.3) Characteristics: - Connect to a hosted addy.io instance or your own self-hosted instance - A unique, gorgeous and sleek design, based on the Human Interface Guidelines - Support for Deep Link to easily deactivate aliases from the email banner - Lock the app using Biometrics - App exclusive features - Watching aliases for new emails - Send emails from aliases from anywhere by selecting and sharing text or an email address - Get notified on failed deliveries, domain errors and expiring subscriptions - Create aliases using Shortcuts and Siri - Manage your addy.io subscription - Enable error logging to *locally* store exceptions for easy troubleshooting - Widgets! - Manage and create aliases on the go with the WatchOS app, including support for Siri Security: - Keychain API, your API key and other addy.io related settings are securely stored on your device using the Keychain API - I am forgoing the convenient third-party collection SDK and various stats just so you can use it with confidence. Manage (add, edit, delete): - Aliases - Recipients - Domains - Usernames - Rules - Blocklist - Labels - Failed deliveries What is addy.io: addy.io is an open source email forwarding service designed to protect an Internet user's email addresses from spam and other unwanted emails. Using the addy.io app managing your aliases has become easier than ever! addy.io Terms of Service: https://addy.io/terms?ref=appstore addy.io Privacy Policy: https://addy.io/privacy?ref=appstore

About

Aegis Authenticator

This app provides an extra layer of security for your online accounts through two-factor authentication (2FA). It generates secure, time-based verification codes that refresh automatically, protecting your logins across multiple platforms. All sensitive data is stored locally and encrypted for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Secure two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • Time-based verification code generation
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • Encrypted local storage
  • Backup and recovery options
  • User-friendly interface
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Protect your accounts and sensitive information with a reliable and easy-to-use authentication app designed to provide an extra layer of security through two-factor authentication (2FA). The app generates secure time-based verification codes that help protect your logins across multiple platforms and online services, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and keeping your personal data safe. Getting started only takes a few moments. Simply connect your accounts, scan a QR code or manually enter your setup details, and instantly begin generating secure authentication codes that refresh automatically every few seconds. All sensitive data is stored locally on your device and protected with encryption for enhanced privacy and security. Key Features: - Secure two-factor authentication (2FA) - Instant generation of time-based verification codes - QR code scanning for fast and simple setup - Encrypted local storage for enhanced privacy - Backup and recovery options - Clean, intuitive, and user-friendly interface Whether you manage a few important accounts or multiple online services every day, the app helps keep your digital accounts protected at all times. Subscriptions & In-App Purchases: Weekly — $4.99 Monthly — $12.99 Yearly — $39.99 Lifetime — $59.99 Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gg0kIhBqHP-np0ZC700LXJXLbYgsfkpNuFktKXc1gfg/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

addy.io4 screens
Aegis Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: addy.io at 81% against Aegis Authenticator's 0%. addy.io also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (70 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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. addy.io sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Aegis Authenticator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

addy.io holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: addy.io has 70 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of addy.io's written reviews are positive against 0% of Aegis Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

addy.io ships an update every 3 weeks, Aegis Authenticator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
addy.io versus Aegis Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteraddy.ioAegis Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (70 ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings70 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeraddy.ioAll About Radon LLC

Customer experience

addy.io

All ratings70 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative9.5%

Aegis Authenticator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

addy.io

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Plan (1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • Lite Plan (1 Year)$13.491 Year
  • Pro Plan (1 Year)$39.991 Year
5 purchases

Aegis Authenticator

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is addy.io free?
addy.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aegis Authenticator free?
Aegis Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, addy.io or Aegis Authenticator?
addy.io is rated higher. addy.io averages 4.7 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Aegis Authenticator averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do addy.io or Aegis Authenticator have ads?
Neither addy.io nor Aegis Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, addy.io or Aegis Authenticator?
addy.io ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aegis Authenticator fortnightly. Most recently, addy.io was updated on October 11, 2026 and Aegis Authenticator on October 7, 2026.

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