QRSecret vs Toucan Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRSecret
Read full descriptionHide full description
QRSecret is used to read and write QRCodes, it will scan the code, record it and show you what the text of the code is. It can optionally lock and unlock the text of the QRCode so that only someone with the secret key you assigned can read it. When you have created a code you can share it with friends.
Toucan Authenticator
This app simplifies online security by providing a streamlined two-factor authentication experience. It offers quick access to codes via widgets and an Apple Watch app, with robust security features like Face ID and Touch ID protection.
- Two-factor authentication
- Time and counter-based codes (TOTP/HOTP)
- Apple Watch app for code access
- Today View widget for quick access
- Face ID, Touch ID, or password protection
- Optimized iPad version
- Code export functionality
Read full descriptionHide full description
Toucan is the best two-factor authentication app, built specifically for iOS. With Toucan Authenticator, it’s both easy and enjoyable to stay safe online. Why use Toucan? • Built for iOS, this beautifully presented app makes it a cinch to access account information and codes • Striking Apple Watch app lets you use your codes without your phone • Today view widget lets you easily access all of your codes • Protect access with Face ID, Touch ID or a password • Time and counter based (TOTP and HOTP) codes are both fully supported • A great, truly optimised iPad version • Export codes separately, or all at once
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Toucan Authenticator at every 6 weeks against QRSecret's every 13 months. QRSecret's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRSecret ships an update every 13 months, Toucan Authenticator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRSecret | Toucan Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SpiralArm Consulting Limited | Michael Purdy |
In-app purchases
QRSecret
No in-app purchases
Toucan Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QRSecret free?
Is Toucan Authenticator free?
Do QRSecret or Toucan Authenticator have ads?
Which is updated more often, QRSecret or Toucan Authenticator?
Other comparisons
