Comparison

Authenticator vs HexWrapper

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator

This app generates time-based one-time passwords (OTP) to enhance the security of your online accounts. It offers quick setup via QR code scanning and works offline once configured. Data is encrypted and can be backed up to iCloud for seamless device synchronization.

Highlights
  • Quick setup with QR code scanning
  • Regularly updated OTPs
  • Offline functionality
  • iCloud backup and encryption
  • 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/1qXnvVVU0fzBivNb9JJb7y9t_4rFdIuGXw9KUPOnKbHQ/edit - Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LHiK9jShvC-pKlg7McJdEUb0esmdJgo8GeQBAIqg14U/edit

About

HexWrapper

Features
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HexWrapper supercharges your HexOS server by enabling you to install any app from the TrueNAS catalog! While HexOS has a growing (but limited) set of curated apps, the TrueNAS catalog (where those curated apps come from) has nearly 400! HexWrapper allows you to browse that catalog and generate a custom install script for any of them, each based on the individual app's catalog metadata. Find the app you want to install on your HexOS server Tap "Wrap This App" Receive a complete, validated JSON install script instantly Copy the script Paste the script into the custom install window within your HexOS Dashboard Enjoy! BROWSE THE FULL CATALOG Search by name, filter by category or train (stable, community, or enterprise), and browse the full catalog -- complete with official icons! Select any app to view its description, version information, categories, and any extra requirements before choosing to wrap it. WRAP THIS APP One tap generates a custom install script locally — no account, no AI subscription. Each script opens in a collapsible JSON viewer with syntax highlighting. If anything needs your attention, inline validation banners explain what and why. Scripts are cached to disk so you're not re-fetching unnecessarily, and your wrap history syncs to the Mac app via iCloud. CONTRIBUTE TO THE CATALOG Want a Docker app that isn't in the TrueNAS catalog yet? Use HexWrapper to pull the metadata from a Docker Hub URL, assess readiness, and export a complete catalog bundle ready to be submitted to TrueNAS — compose template, environment variables, ports, and volumes included. Note: This is an advanced feature! Your mileage may vary. The Contribution feature is unlocked with full purchase. TRY IT FREE Your first generated script is free. Unlock unlimited Wraps and the Contribution feature with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, ever. Not only that but HexWrapper is a Universal app: buy once and HexWrapper will be unlocked on Mac, iPhone, and iPad! Requires iOS 18 or later.

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
HexWrapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Authenticator at 15.0 against HexWrapper's 18.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and HexWrapper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Authenticator versus HexWrapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorHexWrapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMats VinkJARED BENNETT

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator

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

HexWrapper

One-time1
  • Premium$15.00

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexWrapper free?
HexWrapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Authenticator or HexWrapper have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor HexWrapper shows ads.

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