Comparison

Find Lost Device vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Find Lost Device

Easily locate misplaced Bluetooth-enabled items like phones, smartwatches, and earbuds. The app provides precise tracking with a user-friendly interface and step-by-step guidance to help you find your valuables quickly.

Highlights
  • Locate lost Bluetooth devices
  • Precise location tracking
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Device Radar for nearby scans
  • Distance Tracker with percentage scale
  • Save favorite devices
Features
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Our app is a powerful tool designed to help you effortlessly locate your lost devices. Whether you've misplaced your phone, smartwatch, earbuds, or other Bluetooth-enabled gadgets, our app quickly connects to them and provides precise location tracking. With a user-friendly interface, you can easily track down your devices with step-by-step guidance. Our product is your go-to solution for staying organized and never losing track of your valuable items again! After purchase auto-renewable subscription you will get access to all features such as: - Device Radar: Scans your surroundings to detect all nearby Bluetooth devices. - Distance Tracker: Displays proximity to your device using a percentage scale—the higher the percentage, the closer you are. - Favorite Devices: Allows you to save frequently used devices for quick and easy tracking in case they get misplaced again. Subscription automatically renew unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions in Account Settings. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. If you purchase a subscription, any unused free trial period will be forfeited. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e2roAJetyO1hGeaAiOmsAaSCNBLWuMr8my-vck1jMXw/edit Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19UUjHZqRej25Sn3MaWj7e_FyZyaZxRCpy0sHiy__QjE/edit

About

Authenticator

This app enhances account security by generating time-based, one-time passwords for two-factor authentication. It works offline and supports multiple accounts for emails, social media, and banking.

Highlights
  • Time-based one-time password generation
  • Offline code generation
  • Supports multiple accounts
  • Unlimited code generation (subscription)
  • Multi-device sync (subscription)
  • Cloud backup (subscription)
Features
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Our app is a security tool that enhances account protection by generating time-based, one-time passwords (TOTPs) for two-factor authentication (2FA). It provides an additional layer of security beyond traditional passwords by requiring users to enter a unique code generated by the app when logging into their accounts. The app works offline, and codes typically refresh every 30 seconds, making them harder for hackers to intercept or predict. It supports multiple accounts and is commonly used for securing emails, social media, banking, and more. After purchasing an auto-renewable subscription, you will gain access to all features, such as: - Unlimited Code Generation: Create and manage an unlimited number of one-time authentication codes for all linked accounts. - Multi-device Sync: Sync authentication codes across multiple devices for easier access. - Cloud Backup: Securely back up 2FA data to the cloud, ensuring easy recovery in case of device loss. Subscription Details: - Payment is processed through your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. - Subscriptions renew automatically 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, with the renewal cost clearly indicated. - Users can manage their subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon subscription purchase, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Pt_6YpL2QFmWx21B_Rmn7Ssfm74ufq1eKbYjIuRqtQ/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/163Fh93Hmh6KaqXpk-t-dFH4kbLF-DFbuRdjqmr_CFYw/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Find Lost Device4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Find Lost Device at 23 against Authenticator's 6. On price, rating, 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. Find Lost Device sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 4 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Find Lost Device against 4.2 for Authenticator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 6 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Find Lost Device versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFind Lost DeviceAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better6
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.3 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJay ClauerToni Pessey

Customer experience

Find Lost Device

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral13.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Authenticator

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Find Lost Device

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$14.991 Month
  • Year Premium Access$31.991 Year
4 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • authenticatorWeekTrial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • authenticatorMonth$19.991 Month
  • authenticatorYear$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • authenticatorLifeTime$49.99

Questions

Is Find Lost Device free?
Find Lost Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Find Lost Device or Authenticator?
Find Lost Device is rated higher. Find Lost Device averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Find Lost Device or Authenticator have ads?
Neither Find Lost Device nor Authenticator shows ads.

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