Comparison

Proton Authenticator & 2FA vs Countward

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

Countward

Features
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Some dates carry more weight than others. The trip you have been saving for. The wedding. The last day of a long project. A calendar tells you when they are. Countward tells you how close they are. START WITH A SINGLE DATE Type what you are counting toward, pick the day, save. That is the whole setup. Emoji, tags, notes, checklists and reminders are all there when you want them, and completely out of the way when you don't. SEE IT WITHOUT OPENING THE APP Small, medium and large Home Screen widgets, including a tile that holds two countdowns side by side. Lock Screen widgets that sit above the clock. A full StandBy view for the bedside. Add a countdown straight from Control Centre, the Action Button, or Siri. COUNT THE WAY YOU ACTUALLY THINK • Working days only, with a work week you define, so deadlines match how you work • Hours instead of days once the moment is close • Counting up after the event, for the days since that are worth keeping • Yearly and monthly countdowns that roll forward on their own ARRIVE PREPARED Reminders one week, three days and one day before, and on the morning itself, at a time you choose. The wording is human: "One week away." "Tomorrow." "Today is the day." KEEP EVERYTHING WITH THE DATE Notes and a checklist live inside each countdown, so the packing list sits with the trip and the guest list sits with the wedding. MAKE THE LIST YOURS Pin what matters to the top. Sort by soonest, newest or name. Filter to what is coming soon, and search once the list grows. Give each countdown an emoji or a cover photo so you recognise it instantly. SHARE THE MOMENT Send a countdown to family and it arrives in their list with the date, notes and repeat intact. Or export a share card for a message or a story. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account. No sign-up. No tracking, no third-party analytics. Your countdowns sync across your own devices through your private iCloud, and go nowhere else. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support throughout, so the number stays readable however you read. Add one date. You will add the rest.

Screenshots

Proton Authenticator & 2FA4 screens
Countward4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Proton Authenticator & 2FA at 3 against Countward's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Proton Authenticator & 2FA versus Countward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProton Authenticator & 2FACountward
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (698 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings698 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProton AGJaneleven Ltd

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

Countward

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Proton Authenticator & 2FA

No in-app purchases

None

Countward

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proton Authenticator & 2FA free?
Proton Authenticator & 2FA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countward free?
Countward is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Proton Authenticator & 2FA or Countward have ads?
Neither Proton Authenticator & 2FA nor Countward shows ads.

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