Comparison

Authenticator App vs Scan

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator App

Features
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Tap2 is a two-factor authentication app that generates secure codes for your online accounts. Your codes are encrypted on your device, backed up to your private iCloud, and work with or without an internet connection. ENCRYPTED BACKUP AND RESTORE Your 2FA secrets are encrypted before they leave your device and stored in your own iCloud. Sign in on a new iPhone and every account is restored. You can also export an encrypted file and keep it yourself. END-TO-END ENCRYPTION Codes are encrypted on-device using your iCloud Keychain. They are never readable by anyone but you. OFFLINE CODES Codes are generated entirely on your device. Airplane mode, poor signal, and unreliable Wi-Fi make no difference. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Read your codes without opening the app. Face ID and Touch ID protect access. IMPORT FROM ANY AUTHENTICATOR Move your accounts over from Google Authenticator, password managers, or a file in one step. QUICK SETUP Scan a QR code or enter a setup key manually. No signup, no email required. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Accounts stay in sync between iPhone and iPad automatically. SUPPORTS ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS Tap2 uses the standard TOTP protocol, so it works with any service that offers authenticator-app 2FA β€” banking, email, cloud storage, crypto exchanges, work and school logins, gaming accounts, social platforms, and thousands more. If a service shows you a QR code during 2FA setup, Tap2 handles it. TAP2 PRO Remove ads and unlock encrypted iCloud backup, restore, and sync across your devices. Start with a free week. Available weekly, monthly, or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Unused free trial time is forfeited on purchase. Terms: https://bodrya-hardik.blogspot.com/2025/09/terms-of-service-tap2-authenticator.html Privacy: https://bodrya-hardik.blogspot.com/2025/09/privacy-policy-tap2-authenticator.html NEED HEP? We’re always improving! Feel free to reach out for feature requests or support at sundaylab.apps@gmail.com

About

Scan

Features
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With this app you can photograph documents to automatically convert them into PDF and add information such as name, surname, e-mail address, identification code (useful for automatically categorizing the PDF file) and shooting coordinates. Example of use: photograph documents to save or share, photograph receipts for expense reimbursements (with location identification for better categorization and faster chargeback)

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scan at none against Authenticator App's shown. Scan also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Authenticator App versus Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppScan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size53 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBodrya Hardikkummar VinodbhaiMarco Manenti

In-app purchases

None

Authenticator App

No in-app purchases

None

Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan free?
Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator App or Scan have ads?
Authenticator App shows ads; Scan does not.

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