Comparison

Authenticator vs QR Code Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator

This app simplifies online security by generating one-time passcodes for two-factor authentication. It supports both time-based and counter-based algorithms and offers easy setup via QR code scanning.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • TOTP and HOTP support
  • User-friendly interface
  • Streamlined security management
  • Enhanced online safety
Features
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Streamline your security management with AuthSnap: Authenticator. This app efficiently generates one-time passcodes for two-factor authentication (2FA) using the advanced time-based (TOTP) or counter-based (HOTP) algorithms, ensuring enhanced online safety. Its intuitive design allows for easy setup through QR code scanning. KEY FEATURES: 1. QR Code Scanning: Effortlessly set up your accounts by scanning QR codes. 2. Support for TOTP and HOTP: Generate secure one-time passcodes using either time-based or counter-based algorithms. 3. User-Friendly Interface: Navigate easily through a sleek interface designed to enhance user experience. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS: 1. Weekly subscription 2. Annual subscription Privacy Policy: https://authsnap.click/privacy Terms of Use: https://authsnap.click/terms

About

QR Code Scanner

Easily scan and create QR codes for links, text, contacts, and more. The app offers fast recognition, supports various formats, and keeps a history of all your scanned and generated codes for quick access.

Highlights
  • Fast QR code recognition
  • QR code generation
  • Support for various formats
  • History of scanned and created codes
  • Create codes for links, text, and contacts
Features
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QRivo: Effortlessly Scan and Create QR Codes QRivo simplifies the process of scanning and creating QR codes, offering fast and accurate code recognition using your device’s camera. You can easily generate new QR codes for various types of data, such as links, text, contacts, and more. Whether you need to decode or generate codes, QRivo supports various formats and maintains a history of all recognized and created codes, ensuring your important information is easily accessible and well-organized. Key Features: 1. Fast Code Recognition: Quickly scan QR codes with your camera for immediate results. 2. Code Generation: Create new QR codes for links, texts, and contacts effortlessly. 3. Versatile Support: Manage different QR code formats with ease. 4. History Management: Keep track of all scanned and generated codes in one convenient location. Subscription Plans: 1. Weekly Subscription 2. Annual Subscription Privacy Policy: https://qrivo.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://qrivo.org/terms

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
QR Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Scanner at 4.7 against Authenticator's 4.5. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and QR Code Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 28 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Authenticator versus QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorQR Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)4.7 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1128 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTAMP Q SIAEmma Janssens

Customer experience

Authenticator

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

QR Code Scanner

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year
3 purchases

QR Code Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Scanner free?
QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator or QR Code Scanner?
QR Code Scanner is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while QR Code Scanner averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.
Do Authenticator or QR Code Scanner have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor QR Code Scanner shows ads.

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