Comparison

addy.io vs PingID 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

PingID 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 online accounts with an easy-to-use authenticator app. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra step when you sign in, helping keep your accounts and personal information secure. Add an account by scanning its QR code or entering the setup details manually. The app then generates time-based verification codes that refresh automatically. Manage codes for multiple accounts in one place, with sensitive data stored locally on your device and protected by encryption. KEY FEATURES - Generate time-based 2FA verification codes - Add accounts with a QR code or manual setup - Keep codes for multiple accounts in one place - Protect locally stored data with encryption - Use backup and recovery options - Find what you need in a clear, simple interface Whether you use 2FA for a few accounts or many online services, your verification codes are ready when you need to sign in. 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. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. DISCLAIMER This application is an independent software product created for user convenience. It is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or officially connected to PingID or any of their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, or related entities. References to third-party trademarks are used solely for descriptive purposes. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. This application is not sponsored, endorsed, or supported by any trademark owner. 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
PingID Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: addy.io at 81% against PingID Authenticator's 0%. addy.io also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (72 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 PingID 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 72 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 PingID Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

addy.io ships an update every 3 weeks, PingID Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
addy.io versus PingID Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteraddy.ioPingID Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (72 ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings72 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
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 MB47 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%

PingID Authenticator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews3 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

PingID 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 PingID Authenticator free?
PingID Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, addy.io or PingID Authenticator?
addy.io is rated higher. addy.io averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while PingID Authenticator averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do addy.io or PingID Authenticator have ads?
Neither addy.io nor PingID Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, addy.io or PingID Authenticator?
addy.io ships an update every 3 weeks, and PingID Authenticator monthly. Most recently, addy.io was updated on October 21, 2026 and PingID Authenticator on October 24, 2026.

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