# Proton Authenticator & 2FA vs UGFile Station

The clearest difference is rating: UGFile Station at 5.0 against Proton Authenticator & 2FA's 4.6. Proton Authenticator & 2FA's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (514 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UGFile Station holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Authenticator & 2FA has 514 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Proton Authenticator & 2FA ships an update weekly, UGFile Station every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proton Authenticator & 2FA | UGFile Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (514 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-authenticator-and-2fa/id6741758667/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugfile-station/id6758731644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **514** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [Thomas Le gravier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510628585) |

## What reviewers say

### Proton Authenticator & 2FA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-authenticator-and-2fa/id6741758667)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cross-platform support
- 🔒 Secure cloud sync
- 👍 Easy import from other authenticators
- 🚀 Convenient 'next' feature for codes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy UI (scrolling jitters, random sorting)
- 👎 Lack of customization options (pin favorites, change icons)
- 🐛 Sync/login issues on iPad

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### UGFile Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugfile-station/id6758731644)

This app allows you to browse, manage, and access files stored on your UGREEN NAS from your iPhone or iPad. It offers offline access, powerful transfer capabilities, and secure connections, making it a comprehensive file manager for your NAS.

**Highlights:** Browse and manage NAS files, Offline file access, Background file transfers, File preview and sharing, Secure and private connections, Remote access via UGREENlink

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proton Authenticator & 2FA free?

Proton Authenticator & 2FA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UGFile Station free?

UGFile Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Proton Authenticator & 2FA or UGFile Station?

UGFile Station is rated higher. Proton Authenticator & 2FA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 514 ratings, while UGFile Station averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Proton Authenticator & 2FA or UGFile Station have ads?

Neither Proton Authenticator & 2FA nor UGFile Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Proton Authenticator & 2FA or UGFile Station?

Proton Authenticator & 2FA ships an update weekly, and UGFile Station every 9 days. Most recently, Proton Authenticator & 2FA was updated on October 28, 2026 and UGFile Station on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*