Comparison

Authenticator App vs PlateDetect

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

PlateDetect

This app reads license plates directly on your device using your camera or imported photos. It offers features for checking plate readability from a distance, managing scan history, and setting up custom alerts for specific plates.

Highlights
  • On-device license plate reading
  • Live camera scan
  • Photo import recognition
  • Readability checks
  • History management
  • Watchlist alerts
  • Plate format configuration
Features
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PlateDetect is an on-device license plate reading app built for controlled field scans, photo imports, readability checks, local review, and watchlist alerts. Start by adding the plate formats used in your area, such as AA ## or AAA ####. PlateDetect strictly follows the formats you add. If no format is configured, detection stays off. Use Live Scan to read plates with the camera, or import a photo for the same on-device recognition workflow. The app combines plate localization, Apple Vision OCR, configurable confidence thresholds, and duplicate-save timing so History stays focused on useful reads instead of every frame. Field Check is a separate mode for measuring whether a plate is readable from a selected distance. It reports readiness using OCR confidence, plate size, framing, and plate shape without saving the check as a scan. History keeps each saved detection organized with normalized plate text, raw OCR text, detection confidence, OCR confidence, matched format, capture time, source, notes, optional GPS region, and saved media. You can choose how much surrounding image context is kept around the plate crop. Watchlist alerts help identify plates you choose to monitor locally. Standard detections use a quieter confirmation tone, while watchlist matches use a distinct higher alert repeated three times. Plate Rules let you allow or restrict plate endings by day and time window, with a Monday-Sunday overview for quick schedule review. PlateDetect is local-first. Detection runs on device, History is stored locally, Face ID app lock can protect saved records, and backend sync is optional through your own HTTPS endpoint. PlateDetect is a field aid, not a legal identity system. Confirm important reads against official records and follow the rules for your role and location. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
PlateDetect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlateDetect at none against Authenticator App's 3. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PlateDetect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Authenticator App against 5.0 for PlateDetect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator App ships an update every 2 weeks, PlateDetect every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Authenticator App versus PlateDetect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppPlateDetect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRETRYTECH LLPOna Pacholo Asis

Customer experience

Authenticator App

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

PlateDetect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator App

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

PlateDetect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlateDetect free?
PlateDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator App or PlateDetect?
Authenticator App and PlateDetect are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Authenticator App or PlateDetect have ads?
Neither Authenticator App nor PlateDetect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or PlateDetect?
Authenticator App ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlateDetect every 9 days. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on September 23, 2026 and PlateDetect on September 22, 2026.

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