Comparison

Authenticator vs Flamingo Focus

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator

Enhance your online security with dynamic verification codes. This app provides a second layer of protection for your accounts, generating codes that refresh every 30 seconds. It supports quick addition of accounts and offers a unique keyboard for easy access to codes, even offline.

Highlights
  • Dynamic verification codes
  • Automatic refresh every 30 seconds
  • Offline code generation
  • Quick account addition (QR, key, photo)
  • Compatible with 10,000+ apps
  • Unique application keyboard for code access
Features
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Your account security assistant, one click unlock secure login! Add a second layer of protection to your online account through dynamic verification codes. Compatible with multiple platforms, generates 6-digit dynamic verification codes, automatically refreshes every 30 seconds, and can be used even offline. Major function 1. Quick addition: Complete account binding in 3 seconds, support QR code addition/key addition/photo addition; 2. Dynamic verification code: automatically updated every 30 seconds, using TOTP technology to avoid the risk of static passwords being cracked. 3. Compatible with multiple platforms: compatible with over 10000 mainstream applications, meeting the secondary verification needs of multiple platforms; 4. Unique application keyboard: Professional application keyboard design, no need to launch the application to view the verification code; About Subscription -You can subscribe to unlimited access to all features of Authenticator. -Subscription is charged on a weekly basis, and the cost depends on the selected subscription plan. -When confirming the purchase, the payment will be deducted from the iTunes account. -You can turn off automatic renewal 24 hours before the end of the current subscription, otherwise it will be automatically renewed. -Within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription, a renewal fee will be deducted from your account, depending on the plan you choose. -Users can manage subscriptions, and after purchasing, they can go to the user account settings to turn off automatic subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://pcnom8fyp7sb.feishu.cn/wiki/CllXwFDNIideYBkZQ5BcV2vZnZg?from=from_copylink Terms of Use: https://pcnom8fyp7sb.feishu.cn/wiki/S7e7ws1NkipqoJkgxwzcwnkonMf?from=from_copylink

About

Flamingo Focus

Features
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FlamingoFocus is a focus timer that blends minimalist aesthetics with powerful productivity tools. Key Features: - Immersive Timer: Energy charging animations and breathing effects help you enter a flow state quickly. - Haptic Feedback: Finely tuned slider interactions with satisfying haptic ticks and magnetic snapping. - White Noise: Built-in high-quality sounds like Rain and Forest. FlamingoFocus Premium unlocks additional soundscapes. - Focus Statistics: Visualize your effort with session history and advanced focus statistics. - Live Activities: Keep your timer visible at a glance on supported devices. FlamingoFocus Premium is an optional auto-renewable subscription. Premium Weekly renews every week. Premium Yearly renews every year. Prices are shown in the purchase screen before confirmation and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://xy.52xn.com/typewords/flamingofocus_terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://xy.52xn.com/

Screenshots

Authenticator3 screens
Flamingo Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Authenticator at every 8 days against Flamingo Focus's every 6 weeks. Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Authenticator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Flamingo Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update every 8 days, Flamingo Focus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Authenticator versus Flamingo Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorFlamingo Focus
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews5.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer绪强 方lecoo

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Version7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Premium Version3 Days trial$19.993 Months
One-time1
  • Premium Version$24.99
2 purchases

Flamingo Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Get Premium Access$2.997 Days
  • Get Premium Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flamingo Focus free?
Flamingo Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Authenticator or Flamingo Focus have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor Flamingo Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Flamingo Focus?
Authenticator ships an update every 8 days, and Flamingo Focus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on October 16, 2026 and Flamingo Focus on September 17, 2026.

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