Comparison

Pubky Ring vs CDAC Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Pubky Ring

Securely manage your public keys for decentralized applications. Authorize or revoke access, organize keys across devices, and control active sessions. Maintain self-custody of your identity without accounts or tracking.

Highlights
  • Securely manage public keys
  • Authorize/revoke service access
  • Organize and sync keys
  • View and control active sessions
  • Self-custodial identity
Features
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Pubky Ring is the key manager for your identity in the Pubky ecosystem. It lets you securely manage your pubkys—the public keys that power your presence across decentralized apps. Use Pubky Ring to: - Authorize or revoke access to services - Organize and sync your pubkys across devices - View and control active sessions - Stay fully self-custodial, with no accounts or tracking Whether you’re using the Pubky App or any other tool built on Pubky Core, Pubky Ring keeps your identity portable, private, and under your control. Crafted by Synonym Software Ltd.

About

CDAC Authenticator

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CDAC Authenticator adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by generating one-time verification codes for two-factor authentication (2FA). Verification codes are generated securely on your device and work even without an internet connection. CDAC Authenticator is designed with privacy and security as the highest priority. All data is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to external servers. Features: • Generate secure time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) • Add accounts quickly using QR code scanning • Support for manual account entry • Works completely offline • Secure encrypted local storage • Import accounts using QR code • Export accounts for device transfer • Password-protected encrypted backups • Biometric protection (Face ID, Touch ID, or device PIN) • Clean, fast, and easy-to-use interface • No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking Privacy-focused design: • No account registration required • No data collection or analytics • No cloud storage or external servers • Your data remains fully under your control Compatible with all services that support standard TOTP authentication, including Google, Microsoft, GitHub, and many more.

Screenshots

Pubky Ring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pubky Ring at 2 against CDAC Authenticator's —. CDAC Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pubky Ring versus CDAC Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPubky RingCDAC Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynonym Software LtdCDAC Noida

In-app purchases

None

Pubky Ring

No in-app purchases

None

CDAC Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pubky Ring free?
Pubky Ring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CDAC Authenticator free?
CDAC Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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