Comparison

StarNote vs 2FA Authenticator Password App

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

Head to head
About

StarNote

This app offers a realistic pen-on-paper handwriting experience on tablets with an infinite canvas for notes and sketches. It includes advanced layering, PDF annotation, and a robust organizer for efficient digital note-taking and planning.

Highlights
  • Realistic low-latency handwriting
  • Infinite canvas for unlimited space
  • Layered design for complex projects
  • Deep PDF annotation and markup
  • Robust file management and search
  • Lifetime access with one-time purchase
  • Free templates and digital assets
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StarNote is a clean and powerful note-taking app for handwriting, PDF annotation, study, work, and everyday planning. Write naturally with your stylus, organize notebooks, mark up PDFs, and keep all your ideas in one simple workspace. Built for students, professionals, and tablet users, StarNote helps you take class notes, review lecture slides, annotate documents, plan your day, and build a paperless study or work system. With smooth handwriting, flexible notebooks, PDF markup, and digital planning tools, StarNote makes it easy to capture ideas and stay organized. No monthly subscription. Choose a one-time purchase and enjoy a long-term note-taking tool without ongoing fees. Download StarNote and start building your digital notebook today.

About

2FA Authenticator Password App

This app securely stores and displays time-based one-time verification codes for accessing online accounts. It offers features like automatic code refreshing, one-tap copying, and optional PIN protection for enhanced security. Manage your services easily through QR code scanning or manual entry.

Highlights
  • Stores and displays 2FA verification codes
  • Automatic code refresh every 30 seconds
  • One-tap code copying to clipboard
  • QR code scanning for adding services
  • Optional PIN code protection
  • Automatic app lock after minimization
  • Hide codes on app launch (Pro)
Features
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2FA Authenticator Password App is a secure authenticator app for storing and displaying one-time verification codes (2FA) used to sign in to email services, social networks, and work platforms. Verification Codes 1. All connected services are displayed in a single list 2. Each service shows its name, current 6-digit code, and a visual timer until the next refresh 3. Codes refresh automatically approximately every 30 seconds 4. Tap a code to copy it to the clipboard 5. A short confirmation message appears after copying Adding Services Add services by scanning a QR code or entering details manually QR Code Scan Use the device camera to scan a QR code provided by the service Manual Entry Enter a service name and secret key Managing Services Deleted services are fully removed from the app App Protection - Optional PIN code protection - The app locks automatically after being minimized - Confirmation is requested when reopening the app Privacy Options - Hide verification codes when the app is opened and show them only after user confirmation - Automatically remove copied codes from the clipboard after 30 seconds Free vs Paid Pro Access Free version • Add up to 5 services • All up to 5 added services generate verification codes without functional limitations Pro version • Ability to add an unlimited number of services • Option to hide verification codes on app launch • Option to automatically remove copied codes from the clipboard after 30 seconds 2FA Authenticator Password App helps keep your verification codes organized, protected, and always ready when you need them. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vq732hOrStMU0tKmPbPC5uhBvRhGD-_DCHbhIjDoKuQ/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VYOIFti6wxRdPo61Cxvk4ohSPdvlxv2UzEIGLn98wY/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

StarNote4 screens
2FA Authenticator Password App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarNote at 74% against 2FA Authenticator Password App's 0%. StarNote also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (94 vs 4). 2FA Authenticator Password App's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs paid). On price, update cadence, 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. StarNote sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and 2FA Authenticator Password App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarNote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarNote has 94 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of StarNote's written reviews are positive against 0% of 2FA Authenticator Password App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarNote ships an update every 2 weeks, 2FA Authenticator Password App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
StarNote versus 2FA Authenticator Password App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarNote2FA Authenticator Password App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings94 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnyx International Inc.FOODS SH.P.K.

Customer experience

StarNote

All ratings94 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral16.2%
Negative10.3%

2FA Authenticator Password App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

StarNote

One-time21
  • StarNote AI Trial$0.99
  • Templates\Stickers$3.90
  • Templates\Stickers$4.49
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  • Templates\Stickers$4.79
  • Templates\Stickers$5.00
  • Templates\Stickers$5.79
  • StarNote Lifetime PRO$5.99
  • Templates\Stickers$6.69
  • Templates\Stickers$6.79
  • StarNote AI Plus$6.99
  • Templates\Stickers$7.79
  • Templates\Stickers$8.99
  • Templates\Stickers$9.79
  • Templates\Stickers$9.99
  • Templates\Stickers$10.99
  • Templates\Stickers$11.49
  • Templates\Stickers$11.90
  • Templates\Stickers$12.99
  • StarNote AI Pro$22.99
  • Templates\Stickers$38.90
  • Templates\Stickers$42.90
3 purchases

2FA Authenticator Password App

Subscriptions2
  • Authenticator Pro$5.997 Days
  • 2FA Authenticator Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • 2FA Authenticator One-time$119.99

Questions

Is StarNote free?
StarNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2FA Authenticator Password App free?
2FA Authenticator Password App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StarNote or 2FA Authenticator Password App?
StarNote is rated higher. StarNote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while 2FA Authenticator Password App averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do StarNote or 2FA Authenticator Password App have ads?
Neither StarNote nor 2FA Authenticator Password App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarNote or 2FA Authenticator Password App?
StarNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and 2FA Authenticator Password App every 3 weeks. Most recently, StarNote was updated on September 22, 2026 and 2FA Authenticator Password App on September 7, 2026.

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