Comparison

Authenticator App vs Longing

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator App

This app generates secure, offline two-factor authentication codes for all your major online accounts. It offers iCloud sync for Apple devices and allows for easy organization and deletion of codes. Upgrade for unlimited accounts and advanced categorization.

Highlights
  • Supports major platforms (Google, Instagram, Facebook, GitHub)
  • Import 2FA codes from screenshots
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Organize codes into categories
  • Private and offline code storage
  • Generates TOTP codes securely
Features
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Key Features: - Supports all major platforms – Seamlessly works with Google, Instagram, Facebook, GitHub, and others. - Scan QR from image – Easily import 2FA codes from screenshots or saved photos. - iCloud Sync – Securely sync your 2FA codes across all your Apple devices. - Organize your codes – Sort accounts into categories and keep everything tidy. - Swipe to delete – Clean up unused codes with a quick swipe. - Private & offline – Your codes are stored locally on your device — never uploaded. - Built for simplicity, speed, and security, Keyzy Authenticator generates TOTP codes safely and offline. Unlock More Power: Add up to 2 accounts for free. Upgrade with a one-time purchase to unlock unlimited accounts and organize them into categories. Whether you’re a developer, social media user, or just someone who cares about account security, Keyzy Authenticator: 2fa is the must-have tool to keep your digital life protected. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/2facodeauthenticator-privacy Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Longing

Features
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Beautiful, yet minimal widget to track the current astrological season's progress and the time left until next one. You can also see how much of the natural light you can get at any given day in the app itself.Longing for Spring? Can't wait for the next season of the show called "Life"? Look no further, here's exactly the tracker widget you need.

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
Longing3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Authenticator App at Free against Longing's $0.99. Longing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads 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

Authenticator App is free to download; Longing costs $0.99 up front. Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Longing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator App ships an update every 2 weeks, Longing every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Authenticator App versus Longing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppLonging
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRETRYTECH LLPMarcin Wroblewski

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
None

Longing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Longing free?
Longing costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator App or Longing have ads?
Neither Authenticator App nor Longing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or Longing?
Authenticator App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Longing every 3 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on October 25, 2026 and Longing on October 25, 2026.

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