Proton Authenticator & 2FA vs Manifold Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Proton Authenticator & 2FA
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.
- 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
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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
Manifold Timer
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Most timers show you a number counting down. Manifold shows you a shape. The face of this timer is a live hyperbolic nested toroid, rendered in real time. It turns while your session runs, and its geometry carries the remaining time — so a glance tells you where you are without pulling you into reading digits and doing arithmetic. It is the rare timer you do not mind leaving on screen. WHAT IT DOES · Focus sessions with a manifold that responds to the time remaining · Alarms that ring at the time you set — through Silent mode and through a Focus · A stopwatch, for when you want the other direction · Live Activities, so the session stays readable on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island · A Home Screen widget for the current session · An Apple Watch app, kept in sync with your phone BUILT NATIVELY SwiftUI and RealityKit, with no game engine underneath. The geometry is generated, not a video loop, so it stays sharp at any size and costs almost nothing to run. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account, no analytics, no ads, no backend. Sessions and settings live on your device. Nothing in Manifold flashes or strobes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Proton Authenticator & 2FA at none against Manifold Timer's 1. Proton Authenticator & 2FA also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Manifold Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Proton Authenticator & 2FA asks for nothing beyond the download.
Proton Authenticator & 2FA ships an update weekly, Manifold Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Proton Authenticator & 2FA | Manifold Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (593 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 593 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #175 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Proton AG | RICHARD ROYAL HOOPES |
Bugs and requests
Proton Authenticator & 2FA
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
Manifold Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Proton Authenticator & 2FA
No in-app purchases
Manifold Timer
- Manifold Pro$0.99
Questions
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