Comparison

Digital Trends Bundle vs Proton Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Digital Trends Bundle

Discover and save on top-rated productivity, travel, and lifestyle apps. Includes tools for currency conversion and podcast listening. Stay updated with tech insights and special offers.

Highlights
  • App discovery and savings
  • Real-time currency conversion
  • Podcast player and discovery
  • Tech insights and lifestyle trends
  • Exclusive deals and offers
Features
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Your phone is only as good as the apps you have on it. The Digital Trends Bundle is the ultimate place to discover and save on top-rated apps loved by millions and vouched for by Digital Trends. From essential travel tools to podcast players, find the must-have apps you need to save time, save money, and stay productive - all from trusted mobile developer, Maple Media. Stay updated with real-time currency exchange rates using the currency converter powered by CalConvert. With over 150 global currencies, it’s the perfect tool for easy budgeting for international trips or e-commerce shopping, monitoring global financial transactions and investments, and more. Podcast Player, powered by Player FM, simplifies listening to your favorite podcasts while helping you discover the latest trending shows. Explore popular topics and find your next go-to show. Explore the 'Discover' feed for a dose of fresh content from tech insights to lifestyle trends, handy app tips, special deals & offers, and beyond. Your go-to source for staying updated and inspired. View our Terms of Service at: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ View our Privacy Policy at: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/ Have questions or feedback? Email us at contact@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support.

About

Proton Authenticator

Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes with an open-source, end-to-end encrypted authenticator app. It offers seamless cross-device syncing, effortless import from other apps, and robust backup options, all protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Take control of your digital security with a trusted and private solution.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
  • Effortless import from other authenticators
  • Secure backup and export
  • Swiss privacy by design
  • Open source and transparent
  • Offline support
Features
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Get the authenticator trusted by millions — from Proton Mail, the world's largest encrypted email provider. Proton Authenticator is open source, end-to-end encrypted, and protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Protect all your new accounts and strengthen security on your existing ones. Proton Authenticator keeps your 2FA codes secure, accessible, and completely private — with full control over where your data is stored. KEY FEATURES Local-First Storage:Your 2FA codes are stored entirely on your device, giving you complete control over your data. Effortless Import: Migrate from Google Authenticator, Authy, or any other app in seconds. Secure Backup & Export: Retain full control of your data with easy backup and restore options. Swiss Privacy by Design: Built under Switzerland's strongest data protection regulations. Open Source & Transparent: Auditable code. No tracking. No ads. Take control of your digital security with encryption you can trust. Free to use: No Proton account required, ad-free. Offline support: On mobile and desktop apps No other 2FA app provides this combination of security and privacy. Trusted by millions. Built by Proton. Take control of your digital security today. Terms of service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Learn more: https://proton.me

Screenshots

Digital Trends Bundle3 screens
Proton Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Digital Trends Bundle at 100% against Proton Authenticator's 56%. Digital Trends Bundle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Proton Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (242 vs 7). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Digital Trends Bundle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Proton Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Digital Trends Bundle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Authenticator has 242 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Digital Trends Bundle's written reviews are positive against 56% of Proton Authenticator's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Digital Trends Bundle versus Proton Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital Trends BundleProton Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.4 (242 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better55.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7242 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size316 MB119 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCProton AG

Customer experience

Digital Trends Bundle

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Proton Authenticator

All ratings242 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral20.5%
Negative23.8%

Bugs and requests

Digital Trends Bundle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Proton Authenticator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync/login loop on iPad
  • 2FA input broken on non-iPhone devices
  • Screen strobing on iPad
  • Duplicate entries after import

Requested features

5 requests
  • PIN unlock for desktop
  • Alphabetical sorting option
  • Export function (not just Proton-specific backup)
  • Native macOS app
  • Option to hide item icons

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Digital Trends Bundle

Subscriptions1
  • Digital Trends Monthly Bundle7 Days trial$9.991 Month
None

Proton Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digital Trends Bundle free?
Digital Trends Bundle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proton Authenticator free?
Proton Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Digital Trends Bundle or Proton Authenticator?
Digital Trends Bundle is rated higher. Digital Trends Bundle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Proton Authenticator averages 4.4 from 242 ratings.
Do Digital Trends Bundle or Proton Authenticator have ads?
Neither Digital Trends Bundle nor Proton Authenticator shows ads.

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