# Proton Authenticator & 2FA vs NowThis

The clearest difference is price: Proton Authenticator & 2FA at Free against NowThis's $4.99. Proton Authenticator & 2FA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (698 vs 2). NowThis's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Proton Authenticator & 2FA is free to download; NowThis costs $4.99 up front. NowThis sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Proton Authenticator & 2FA asks for nothing beyond the download.

NowThis 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 698 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Proton Authenticator & 2FA's written reviews are positive against 50% of NowThis's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Proton Authenticator & 2FA ships an update weekly, NowThis every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proton Authenticator & 2FA | NowThis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (698 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-authenticator-and-2fa/id6741758667/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nowthis-tasks-for-nextcloud/id6772790227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **698** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **57.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 120 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [A Secret Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736269369) |

## 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


### NowThis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nowthis-tasks-for-nextcloud/id6772790227)

Organize tasks, calendar events, and personal reflections in a unified workspace. Supports multiple organizational methods like lists, Kanban boards, and the Eisenhower Matrix. Offers seamless syncing with Nextcloud while prioritizing user privacy with zero tracking.

**Highlights:** Unified task, calendar, and journal workspace, Multiple organizational views (List, Kanban, Eisenhower Matrix), Markdown notes and natural language quick-add, Recurring tasks with automatic rescheduling, CalDAV/VTODO sync with Nextcloud Tasks, Offline-first operation, Zero tracking and analytics

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Supporter | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| NowThis Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proton Authenticator & 2FA free?

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

### Is NowThis free?

NowThis costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

NowThis is rated higher. Proton Authenticator & 2FA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 698 ratings, while NowThis averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Proton Authenticator & 2FA or NowThis have ads?

Neither Proton Authenticator & 2FA nor NowThis shows ads.

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

Proton Authenticator & 2FA ships an update weekly, and NowThis every 3 weeks. Most recently, Proton Authenticator & 2FA was updated on November 6, 2026 and NowThis on November 5, 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.*