Comparison

HEROIC Guardian vs Minimo Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

HEROIC Guardian

Protect your digital life from cyber threats. This app scans for exposed credentials across billions of records, revealing leaked passwords, emails, and banking details. Secure your online identities and personal information.

Highlights
  • Breach scanning
  • Exposed credential discovery
  • Sensitive information alerts
  • IP address monitoring
  • Identity protection
Features
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Safeguard yourself against breaches and cyber attacks. Discover exposed credentials for your emails, phone numbers, usernames, and even IP addresses. See sensitive information like passwords, emails, and banking details that have been leaked. With over 400+ billion records immediately accessible by searching, secure yourself and all your identities.

About

Minimo Authenticator

This app provides fast and secure two-factor authentication codes with instant home screen widget access. It offers iCloud backup, biometric protection, and a clean interface for managing your online accounts. Add new accounts easily via QR code scanning.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets for instant access
  • iCloud sync and backup
  • Face ID/Touch ID protection
  • QR code scanner for easy setup
  • Siri shortcuts for quick access
  • Offline code generation
Features
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Minimo Auth is a fast, secure, and beautifully designed authenticator app that keeps your accounts protected with two-factor authentication (2FA). With instant access via home screen widgets, iCloud backup, and Face ID protection, managing your authentication codes has never been easier. KEY FEATURES • HOME SCREEN WIDGET Access your authentication codes instantly without opening the app. The widget updates in real-time and shows your most-used accounts automatically. • ICLOUD SYNC & BACKUP Your accounts are automatically backed up to iCloud and synced across all your devices. Set up once, access everywhere. • FACE ID / TOUCH ID PROTECTION Keep your codes secure with biometric authentication. Your sensitive data stays protected even if your device is unlocked. • INSTANT CODE GENERATION Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) compatible with Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, and thousands of other services. • QR CODE SCANNER Add new accounts in seconds by scanning QR codes. No manual entry needed. • SEARCH & ORGANIZE Quickly find any account with instant search. Your most-used accounts appear first automatically. • CLEAN, MODERN DESIGN Beautiful interface that's easy to use. Dark mode support included. • SIRI SHORTCUTS Use Siri to quickly access your codes: "Hey Siri, get my code in Minimo Auth" • PRIVACY FIRST All data is encrypted and stored securely on your device and in your personal iCloud account. No third-party servers, no tracking, no ads. SECURITY YOU CAN TRUST • End-to-end encryption via iCloud • Biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID) • Secure local storage • No internet connection required for code generation • Open source algorithms (TOTP/HOTP) WIDGET PRO (OPTIONAL UPGRADE) Unlock the full power of the home screen widget: • Display up to 5 accounts simultaneously • Real-time code updates • One-time purchase, no subscription COMPATIBLE WITH Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Amazon, Dropbox, GitHub, Discord, Slack, PayPal, Coinbase, Binance, and thousands more services that support TOTP/HOTP authentication. WHY CHOOSE MINIMO AUTH? •Fast - Codes appear instantly on your home screen •Secure - Military-grade encryption and biometric protection •Simple - Clean interface, easy to use •Reliable - Works offline, no internet needed •Private - Your data stays on your devices •Synced - Automatic iCloud backup across all devices PERFECT FOR • Protecting your online accounts • Managing work and personal 2FA codes • Quick access to authentication codes • Users who value privacy and security • Anyone who wants a better authenticator app FREE FEATURES • Unlimited accounts • QR code scanner • Home screen widget (1 account) • iCloud sync & backup • Face ID / Touch ID • Siri shortcuts • Search & organize • No ads, ever Get started with Minimo Auth today and experience the fastest, most secure way to manage your two-factor authentication codes!

Screenshots

HEROIC Guardian4 screens
Minimo Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HEROIC Guardian at 5.0 against Minimo Authenticator's 3.0. HEROIC Guardian also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Minimo Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, 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. HEROIC Guardian sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Minimo Authenticator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HEROIC Guardian holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HEROIC Guardian ships an update fortnightly, Minimo Authenticator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HEROIC Guardian versus Minimo Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHEROIC GuardianMinimo Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHEROIC Security, LLCMINIMO TECH

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HEROIC Guardian

Subscriptions4
  • Personal Plus (monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Family Plan (monthly)7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Personal Plus (annual)7 Days trial$199.991 Year
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  • Family Plan (annual)7 Days trial$499.991 Year
1 purchases

Minimo Authenticator

One-time1
  • Widget Pro$0.99

Questions

Is HEROIC Guardian free?
HEROIC Guardian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minimo Authenticator free?
Minimo Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HEROIC Guardian or Minimo Authenticator?
HEROIC Guardian is rated higher. HEROIC Guardian averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Minimo Authenticator averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HEROIC Guardian or Minimo Authenticator have ads?
Neither HEROIC Guardian nor Minimo Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HEROIC Guardian or Minimo Authenticator?
HEROIC Guardian ships an update fortnightly, and Minimo Authenticator every 5 days. Most recently, HEROIC Guardian was updated on October 30, 2026 and Minimo Authenticator on November 5, 2026.

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