Comparison

Granted vs Authenticator & Notes

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

Head to head
About

Granted

Generate secure, one-time verification codes for your online accounts. This app offers a simple yet powerful way to enhance security with offline functionality, encrypted storage, and broad compatibility. It ensures accessibility for all users, including those with visual impairments.

Highlights
  • Generate one-time verification codes
  • QR code, link, or manual setup
  • Offline functionality
  • Encrypted storage
  • Password or biometric unlock
  • iCloud sync
  • Supports TOTP and HOTP
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Granted is a modern, secure and easy to use two-factor authentication (2FA) app. Get one-time verification codes for Google, Facebook, Dropbox, GitHub and numerous other services for extra security of your online accounts. SIMPLE, YET POWERFUL Set up accounts effortlessly with QR code, link or manual entry. Find them instantly with built-in or custom icons and folder organization. PRIVACY & SECURITY FIRST Works completely offline with encrypted storage, password or biometric unlock and secure backups. No trackers, no ads, no data collection. LIVES IN YOUR ECOSYSTEM Apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Use iCloud sync (optionally) to keep your accounts available across all your devices. BROADLY COMPATIBLE Support for time-based (TOTP) or counter-based (HOTP) code generation, custom algorithm (SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, MD5), code length and timing. UNMATCHED ACCESSIBILITY With best-in-class VoiceOver experience, even time-based codes are no longer a challenge for visually impaired users. Use Granted for free with all features available for up to 3 accounts. Unlock unlimited accounts with a one-time purchase at a price you choose, no subscription required. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/grantedapp/privacy

About

Authenticator & Notes

Features
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Lockat is a privacy-first two-factor authentication app built natively for iOS. It generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) to protect your online accounts — with no trackers, no analytics, and no data leaving your device. YOUR SECRETS STAY ON YOUR DEVICE Lockat stores your authentication secrets in the iOS Keychain, protected by Apple's hardware-level encryption. They never leave your device and are never transmitted over the network. SYNC ACROSS YOUR APPLE DEVICES Account metadata syncs seamlessly via iCloud, so your codes are available on every iPhone, iPad, and Mac signed in with your Apple ID. Your secrets remain safely stored in each device's Keychain. ORGANIZED YOUR WAY Create folders to group your accounts by service, project, or however you like. Search across all your codes instantly and sort by name, issuer, or date added. EASY IMPORT Scan QR codes from Google Authenticator exports to migrate all your accounts at once. You can also add accounts one by one via camera or manual entry. SECURE BY DEFAULT Lock the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Lockat automatically locks when you switch away, so your codes are always protected. KEY FEATURES - QR code scanning via camera or photo library - Import from Google Authenticator exports (more services to import from coming soon) - Export accounts as QR codes for backup or migration - Full-text search across accounts - iCloud sync across Apple devices - App lock with biometrics or passcode - No account required — just install and go - No ads, no trackers, no analytics WITH LOCKAT PRO - Folder-based organization - Multiple sort options - Customizable accent colors and app icons Your security should be simple, private, and reliable. That's Lockat. Lockat uses Apple's standard End User License Agreement. You can view it here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Granted4 screens
Authenticator & Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Granted at every 5 days against Authenticator & Notes's every 3 weeks. Granted also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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. Granted sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Authenticator & Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Granted ships an update every 5 days, Authenticator & Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Granted versus Authenticator & Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrantedAuthenticator & Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita OrlovLuiz Antonio Rosa Cardoso

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Granted

One-time4
  • Granted∞$4.99
  • Granted∞ + Small tip$9.99
  • Granted∞ + Medium tip$14.99
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  • Granted∞ + Large tip$24.99
3 purchases

Authenticator & Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Lockat Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Lockat Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lockat Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Granted free?
Granted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator & Notes free?
Authenticator & Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Granted or Authenticator & Notes have ads?
Neither Granted nor Authenticator & Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Granted or Authenticator & Notes?
Granted ships an update every 5 days, and Authenticator & Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Granted was updated on September 9, 2026 and Authenticator & Notes on September 8, 2026.

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