Comparison

AuthWire Authenticator vs MyCryptFS Mobile

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

Head to head
About

AuthWire Authenticator

Features
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AuthWire Authenticator delivers strong, device-bound multi-factor authentication (MFA) for organizations with high security and compliance requirements. The app leverages cryptographic keys that are generated directly on the iPhone and securely stored in the device’s secure enclave – protected by Face ID, Touch ID, or system passcode. Now with support for Passkeys – enabling modern, passwordless authentication based on open FIDO2 standards. Ideal for Zero Trust architectures and secure user flows without shared secrets. The Authenticator is purpose-built for enterprise environments that demand maximum security. Its implementation aligns with BSI recommendations and meets the assurance level defined by NIST SP 800-63B (AAL3). Key Features: β€’ Device-bound cryptographic authentication β€’ Phishing-resistant push approval β€’ Biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID) or system passcode β€’ Secure key lifecycle management (no credential export) β€’ Compatible with TOTP-based services β€’ Passwordless login via Passkeys β€’ Optimized for Zero Trust architectures through the AuthWire platform AuthWire Authenticator can be integrated as a second factor in existing infrastructure or serve as a central trust anchor within modernized identity stacks

About

MyCryptFS Mobile

Features
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MyCryptFS - Encrypted Folder Access, Privacy for Files Companion app for MyCryptFS on Mac - browse and read your encrypted folders on the go. MyCryptFS lets you open your encrypted gocryptfs folders on your mobile device. Files stay encrypted at rest and are decrypted only when you access them - browsing works just like any other folder. Engineered in Germany. Β§ How it works Unlock with your password. Browse normally. Lock the folder - and every file becomes unreadable again, instantly. Your data never sits exposed. Both file contents and file names are encrypted - nothing visible without your password. No cloud sync, no third-party servers β€” your encryption keys never leave your device. Β§ Key features - Read encrypted folders directly on a mobile device - File and folder name encryption: names are hidden from anyone without your password - Browse multiple encrypted folders independently - Works with Dropbox, Resilio Sync or any Files-compatible provider - your sync service sees only encrypted data, never your actual files Β§ Privacy where it matters A lost phone or a breached cloud account shouldn't expose your tax returns, medical history, or legal documents. If their servers are breached, or subpoenaed - unencrypted documents are exposed. With MyCryptFS, those files are unreadable without your password - to anyone, including your Cloud sync provider. Β§ Security Encryption is powered by gocryptfs, a battle-tested and audited open-source encrypted overlay filesystem using AES-256-GCM. Your encrypted data is cross-platform and portable - files are not held hostage by a proprietary format. Zero network activity. No analytics, no telemetry, no cloud backend. Encryption stays on your device, where it belongs.

Screenshots

AuthWire Authenticator4 screens
MyCryptFS Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

AuthWire Authenticator and MyCryptFS Mobile are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AuthWire Authenticator versus MyCryptFS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthWire AuthenticatorMyCryptFS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.617.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuthWire GmbHandrey sichevoy

In-app purchases

None

AuthWire Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

MyCryptFS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AuthWire Authenticator free?
AuthWire Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyCryptFS Mobile free?
MyCryptFS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AuthWire Authenticator or MyCryptFS Mobile have ads?
Neither AuthWire Authenticator nor MyCryptFS Mobile shows ads.

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