Comparison

Authenticator vs Aquadex

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator

Features
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Authenticator A secure authenticator app for generating time-based and counter-based one-time passwords. Features: • QR code scanning • Manual account entry • Secure backup and restore • Passcode protection

About

Aquadex

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AquariumLog is a professional aquarium parameter management system designed for hobbyists who treat fishkeeping as a science. PARAMETER TRACKING • 6-parameter water test log: pH, NH3 (ammonia), NO2 (nitrite), NO3 (nitrate), temperature, salinity • Threshold-based status engine — automatic safe / warning / danger classification per parameter • Per-tank historical record with reverse-chronological access ANALYTICS • pH trend chart with ideal-line overlay (7.0 reference) • Nitrogen cycle chart — ammonia, nitrite, nitrate plotted together • Temperature chart with ideal range (78°F) • Days-running counter, test count, care log count, fish census CARE WORKFLOW 9 care types: water change (with gallons logged), feeding (with food type), filter cleaning, glass cleaning, gravel vacuum, equipment check, algae removal, plant trimming, other. TANK & LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT • 7 tank type presets — freshwater, saltwater, brackish, planted, betta, goldfish, cichlid • Capacity tracking in gallons • Fish & invertebrate inventory with name, species, date added, alive/deceased status • Per-tank notes DATA OWNERSHIP • Built on SwiftData (Apple native persistence) • 100% on-device storage — no cloud sync, no account, no telemetry • One-tap JSON export of all tanks, tests, logs and livestock • Zero network calls, zero third-party SDKs PLATFORM • iOS 17+ / iPhone-only • Native SwiftUI, optimized for the latest iPhones • Built-in iOS Charts framework If you keep precise records, run controlled water changes, and want to see your nitrogen cycle in graphs — this is your tool.

Screenshots

Authenticator3 screens
Aquadex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Authenticator at 15 against Aquadex's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Authenticator versus Aquadex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorAquadex
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperShenZhen Yuyue Technology Co., Ltd.ꗭ ēŽ‹

In-app purchases

None

Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Aquadex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aquadex free?
Aquadex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator or Aquadex have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor Aquadex shows ads.

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