Comparison

Privli vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Privli

This app facilitates secure, offline file transfers directly between your devices. It prioritizes user privacy by operating entirely without an internet connection, cloud storage, or user accounts.

Highlights
  • Completely offline operation
  • No internet connection required
  • No cloud data uploads
  • No user accounts or sign-ups
  • Direct peer-to-peer transfers
  • No analytics or tracking
Features
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Privli sends files and clipboard directly between your devices — fully cross-platform — with no internet, no account, and no data collection. It's the nearby-sharing app that doesn't lock you into one ecosystem. Move a photo from one device to another, copy text on your laptop and paste it on your phone, send a video to a friend across the table — all over your local Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, never the cloud. WHY PRIVLI • Truly cross-platform — one app for all your devices, desktop and mobile. • Reaches phones that don't have Privli — send to many nearby phones through their built-in sharing, with nothing to install on their side. • Files and clipboard — text, images, photos, videos, documents, archives. No file-type limit. • No setup — no registration, no pairing, no sign-in. Open the app and share. • One-time purchase — no subscription, no ads, no upsells. PRIVACY IS THE FOUNDATION, NOT A FEATURE To guarantee your data stays yours, Privli is designed to be completely offline. This means: NO Internet connection is ever used for your transfers. NO data is ever uploaded to a cloud server. NO user accounts or sign-ups. NO analytics or anonymous tracking. Your files are transferred directly, peer-to-peer, between your devices. Nothing more. Logs stay on your device; you decide if you ever email them to us for support. SENDING TO A PHONE THAT DOESN'T HAVE PRIVLI Privli works with the built-in nearby-sharing found on many popular phones. To send to one, ask the other person to open their phone's nearby-sharing and set visibility to "Everyone" (on newer phones, "Everyone for 10 minutes") — their device will then appear in Privli. Sharing between two Privli devices needs no extra steps. Privli the app is a paid, closed-source product, funded by your purchase — never by collecting or selling your data.

About

Authenticator

This app secures your online accounts with 2FA codes, a password manager, and a secure browser. It offers iCloud sync, Apple Watch support, and Face ID protection for comprehensive account security.

Highlights
  • 2FA authentication with TOTP
  • Password vault with local encryption
  • Strong password generator
  • Built-in secure browser
  • iCloud sync and cloud recovery
  • Apple Watch support
  • Face ID/password protection
Features
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Authenticator Pro is your all-in-one account security app — two-factor authentication (2FA), a password vault, a password generator, and a private secure browser, all in one place. Whether you're protecting your personal logins, running stores on Amazon and Shopify, or managing dozens of developer and company accounts, Authenticator Pro makes account security simple, reliable, and effortless. CORE FEATURES • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) — your first line of defense Built on the TOTP standard, Authenticator Pro works with every major service: Google, GitHub, Amazon, Shopify, Microsoft, Dropbox, X (Twitter), Discord, PayPal, Stripe, and any platform that supports two-factor or multi-factor authentication (MFA). Just scan the QR code and you're set up in under 30 seconds. Your one-time codes (OTP) refresh every 30 seconds, so even if your password leaks, no one can sign in without the code. • Password Vault — stop using one password everywhere 80 accounts, 80 different passwords — impossible to remember, and you don't have to. Every username and password is encrypted and stored locally on your device, ready to copy with a single tap. No more digging through notes, sticky notes, or chat history — and no more endless "forgot password" resets. • Password Generator — strong passwords in seconds Create high-strength passwords with custom length (5–64 characters) and any mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. The result would take trillions of years to brute-force. Signing up for something new, or forced to rotate a password? Generate, copy, done — in five seconds. • Built-in Secure Browser — your last line against phishing Phishing is one of the most common ways accounts get stolen, and fake login pages are nearly impossible to spot. The built-in secure browser runs in an isolated sandbox that blocks third-party ad tracking and cookie monitoring. Switch on private mode and all history and local data are wiped the moment you leave — no trace left behind. Smart autofill even recognizes login pages and fills in your saved credentials with one tap. • iCloud Sync & Cloud Restore — switch phones with zero stress Losing every code when you get a new phone is a nightmare too many people know. With iCloud sync on, your accounts are automatically encrypted and backed up to your private iCloud. Install the app on your new phone and restore everything in 30 seconds. • Apple Watch — codes on your wrist Phone not handy? Just raise your wrist and read your verification codes right on your Apple Watch. • Face ID / Passcode Lock With app lock enabled, Authenticator Pro asks for Face ID or your passcode every time it opens — so even if someone gets hold of your phone, your accounts stay safe. WHO IT'S FOR • Everyday users — protect your email, social, banking, and shopping accounts • E-commerce sellers — keep your Amazon, Shopify, and eBay store accounts safe, especially before peak season • Developers — manage GitHub, AWS, GitLab, and cloud accounts in one place • Crypto traders — secure your Binance, exchange, and wallet logins • Gamers — protect Steam, Riot, Epic, and other game accounts • Teams — centralize accounts and hand them off seamlessly with iCloud sync Account security isn't something to handle "after something goes wrong." Download Authenticator Pro today, set up in five minutes, and put every account in the vault. Downloading indicates agreement to Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Privli4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Authenticator at Free against Privli's $9.99. Authenticator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Privli's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, ads 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

Authenticator is free to download; Privli costs $9.99 up front. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Privli asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Privli holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Privli ships an update fortnightly, Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Privli versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivliAuthenticator
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer宣飞 刘志兵 袁

Customer experience

Privli

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Authenticator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Privli

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Privli free?
Privli costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Privli or Authenticator?
Privli is rated higher. Privli averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Privli or Authenticator have ads?
Neither Privli nor Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Privli or Authenticator?
Privli ships an update fortnightly, and Authenticator weekly. Most recently, Privli was updated on September 27, 2026 and Authenticator on October 19, 2026.

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