Comparison

Chat vs Authenticator App

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

Head to head
About

Chat

Features
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Chat Link is the fastest way to extract emails, phone numbers and @usernames from any block of text — and act on them right away. Paste a message, a list, or any text you have. Chat Link instantly detects every email address, phone number and Instagram username, in the same order they appear. Tap one to copy it, open WhatsApp, send an email, or jump straight to Instagram — no contacts to save, no extra steps. KEY FEATURES • Smart detection of emails, phone numbers and @usernames • One tap to copy, open WhatsApp, Gmail or Instagram • Live counters so you know how many of each you found • Light and dark mode — pick what fits your eyes • Available in English and Spanish, fully translated • Guided welcome tour that you can replay anytime from the help button • Clean, distraction-free interface • Works fully offline — no account, no signup, no tracking PERFECT FOR • Sales teams collecting leads from chats or documents • Recruiters extracting contact info from CVs and emails • Community managers reaching out to many people fast • Anyone tired of copying numbers and addresses by hand WHY CHAT LINK No more scrolling through long messages to find one phone number. No more typing usernames letter by letter. Paste, tap, done. Your data stays on your device. We don't store, send or share any of the text you paste.

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Authenticator App

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Most authenticator apps show you codes. TokenVault shows you your whole security picture — what is protected, what is not, and exactly what to fix next. A private, offline-first security companion for iPhone. No account. No tracking. Your codes never leave your device unless you choose to back them up — encrypted, with a passphrase only you hold. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • Security Score — a live 0–100 score for your account security, with a clear breakdown and one-tap fixes. Watch it climb as your protection improves. • 2FA Coverage Gaps — see popular services you use that support authenticator codes but are not protected yet, with step-by-step guides to enable them. • Decoy Vault — a separate duress PIN opens a believable second vault, keeping your real one out of sight if you are ever forced to unlock. Face ID always opens your real vault. • AutoFill with Verified Domains — on iOS 18, your codes appear right above the keyboard in Safari and in apps. If the site does not match the account a code belongs to, you see a clear warning before it fills. A calm, practical layer against phishing. • Offline Device-to-Device Transfer — moving to a new iPhone? Hand off your entire vault with an animated QR transfer. No account, no cloud, no network — nothing is transmitted. • Privacy Shield — codes stay hidden until you tap, the app blurs itself in the app switcher, and if a screenshot or screen recording is detected, codes are masked instantly. • Smart Organization — automatic icon matching, duplicate detection with safe merge, and a cleanup assistant for stale or broken entries. A vault with a hundred codes stays effortless. EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT, DONE PROPERLY • Standard TOTP codes (SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512, 6 or 8 digits) compatible with thousands of services • Add accounts by QR scan or manual entry; import from Google Authenticator and other apps • Face ID and PIN lock, with per-account Face ID for your most sensitive codes • Encrypted iCloud backups protected by a passphrase only you know • Pinned favorites, folders, instant search, and one-tap copy with an auto-clearing clipboard • Smooth, quiet animations throughout — fast, fluid, and respectful of Reduce Motion PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Works fully offline — code generation never touches a network • No account, no email, no analytics profiles • Secrets live in an encrypted vault, with keys protected by the iOS Keychain • Backups and transfers are end-to-end encrypted with your passphrase Two-factor codes are among the strongest protections your accounts can have. this app makes them effortless — and shows you where you still need them. For an uninterrupted experience, consider subscribing to access all app features without ads through an auto-renewing subscription available on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. Manage your subscription settings and turn off auto-renewal within your iTunes Account Settings after purchase, ensuring flexibility and control over your subscription. Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at: Link to Privacy Policy: https://radhikapillai.netlify.app/privacy-policy.html Link to Terms of use: https://radhikapillai.netlify.app/terms-conditions.html

Screenshots

Chat2 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chat at none against Authenticator App's 3. Chat also leads on ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chat ships an update every 9 months, Authenticator App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Chat versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChatAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonatan Miguel Claros CocaRadhika Pillai

In-app purchases

None

Chat

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$12.99

Questions

Is Chat free?
Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chat or Authenticator App have ads?
Authenticator App shows ads; Chat does not.
Which is updated more often, Chat or Authenticator App?
Chat ships an update every 9 months, and Authenticator App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chat was updated on November 8, 2026 and Authenticator App on November 10, 2026.

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