Comparison

Authenticator vs Luludiary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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: โ€ข QR code scanning โ€ข Manual account entry โ€ข Secure backup and restore โ€ข Passcode protection

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Luludiary

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Your private calendar for client work. Protected with a passcode and Face ID, so your schedule stays yours. Luludiary is a private planner for anyone who works with personal clients โ€” nightlife staff, freelancers, beauty professionals and other client-based workers. Keep work appointments separate from your everyday calendar, remember every client detail, and see how much you are earning at a glance. WHO IT IS FOR - You keep client appointments you would rather not mix into a shared calendar - You want to remember each client's preferences, birthdays and conversations - You want a simple record of earnings, tips and commissions KEY FEATURES Private calendar 14 appointment types, overnight shifts like 20:00 to 02:00, and weekly repeat scheduling. App lock Protect the app with a passcode and Face ID / Touch ID. Notifications can show a generic message with no names or details, and the screen is hidden in the app switcher. Client notes Birthdays, favorite drinks, topics to bring up, visit history and conversation memos in one place. Luludiary reminds you when a birthday is near or when you have not contacted someone in a while. Earnings Log daily sales and commissions, and track monthly totals and goals with a friendly progress gauge. Discreet mode One tap hides all amounts and names, so you can open the app safely anywhere. Local-first privacy Your schedule and client data are stored only on your device and never sent to external servers. PLANS The core features are free (up to 10 clients, 1 venue, basic themes, password-protected backup). Luludiary Premium unlocks: - Unlimited clients - Multiple venues - Detailed earnings and payout analytics - All themes - CSV export Monthly or annual subscription (both include a 7-day free trial), or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your store account settings at any time. Privacy Policy: https://fillapps.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Authenticator3 screens
Luludiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator at none against Luludiary's 3. Luludiary's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Luludiary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, Luludiary every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Authenticator versus Luludiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorLuludiary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size18 MB50 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperShenZhen Yuyue Technology Co., Ltd.Seiya.k

In-app purchases

None

Authenticator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Luludiary

Subscriptions2
  • Luludiary Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Luludiary Premium Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Luludiary Premium Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luludiary free?
Luludiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Authenticator or Luludiary have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor Luludiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Luludiary?
Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and Luludiary every 5 days. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on November 5, 2026 and Luludiary on November 6, 2026.

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