Comparison

Proton Authenticator vs Clutched

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

Head to head
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

About

Clutched

Effortlessly capture meeting details with this app. It records conversations, provides automatic transcripts and AI-generated summaries, and even gauges deal temperature. Designed for professionals who need to recall key information without manual note-taking.

Highlights
  • High-quality audio recording
  • Automatic transcription
  • AI-generated meeting summaries
  • Deal temperature analysis
  • Searchable history
  • Background uploads
Features
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Clutched is the fastest way to remember what happened in a meeting. Tap record before a sales call, a partner intro, or a coffee. When you stop, Clutched gives you a clean transcript, an automatic summary of what was discussed, the prospect's temperature, and a follow-up list ready to send. No typing. No "what did they say their name was?" No spending the drive home trying to remember the price they quoted. Built for sellers, consultants, and operators who close in person. WHAT YOU GET • High-quality audio recording that keeps running with your phone locked, on a call, or in your pocket • Automatic transcription synced to your account • AI-generated meeting summaries highlighting decisions, next steps, and objections • Deal temperature for each conversation — cold, warm, or hot — based on what was actually said • A searchable history organized by contact • Background uploads that resume after a dropped signal or a force-quit PRIVACY YOU CONTROL Recording starts only when you tap the record button. The app does not listen in the background. Audio is stored in your account, never sold, never used to train external models, and you can delete a recording from your device or our servers at any time. You are responsible for obtaining consent from other meeting participants in jurisdictions that require it. Clutched does not replace local recording laws. DESIGNED FOR REAL FIELDWORK Clutched is built around how sellers actually work — in restaurants, in parking lots, between flights. Recording survives interruptions, calls, and force-quits, and finishes uploading even if you don't think about it again until tomorrow. If you've ever paid someone to listen to a meeting you should have remembered, this is for you.

Screenshots

Proton Authenticator4 screens
Clutched3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Clutched at 5.0 against Proton Authenticator's 4.4. Clutched also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Proton Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (242 vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clutched 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proton Authenticator ships an update weekly, Clutched every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Proton Authenticator versus Clutched: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProton AuthenticatorClutched
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (242 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings242 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProton AGEthan Reese

Customer experience

Proton Authenticator

All ratings242 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral20.8%
Negative22.9%

Clutched

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Clutched

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Proton Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Clutched

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proton Authenticator free?
Proton Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clutched free?
Clutched is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Proton Authenticator or Clutched?
Clutched is rated higher. Proton Authenticator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Clutched averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Proton Authenticator or Clutched have ads?
Neither Proton Authenticator nor Clutched shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proton Authenticator or Clutched?
Proton Authenticator ships an update weekly, and Clutched every 2 weeks. Most recently, Proton Authenticator was updated on September 28, 2026 and Clutched on September 18, 2026.

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