Comparison

Conceal Authenticator vs Ash

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

Head to head
About

Conceal Authenticator

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Conceal Authenticator redefines two‑factor authentication with true decentralization and military‑grade encryption. It’s the world’s first 2FA app that securely backs up your keys directly to the blockchain — no registration, no central servers, no single point of failure. Use Conceal Authenticator just like any standard 2FA app — scan your favorite services’ QR codes to generate secure TOTP codes — and take advantage of our built‑in, decentralized backup options. Recover using your Conceal wallet seed: simple, private, and under your full control. Key Features: Handles by default TOTP SHA1, 6digits, 30 seconds, and also SHA256, SHA512, 7,8 digits, and 60seconds. Local‑only mode — for those who wants to give it a try, before upgrading to blockchain backup. Decentralized blockchain backup — Your keys are stored securely and optionally automatically. Biometric security — Unlock with fingerprint, face recognition or password. Multiple themes, QR scanning, and Future code previews. Share access securely — Whitelist trusted contacts for encrypted 2FA sharing. Built‑in wallet — Access and recover with your Conceal wallet seed. Cost of a transaction (backup entry or permanently deletion) is 0.0111CCX per key. Whether you’re a privacy advocate, crypto user, or security‑minded individual, Conceal Authenticator offers a next‑generation approach to 2FA — decentralized, self‑custodial, and unstoppable. Note: To enable blockchain backup, a small amount of Conceal Network coins (CCX) is required. You can ask friends or family for some, or join the Conceal Network community to get started. ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU BACKUP YOUR SEED PHRASE WITH CREATION HEIGHT or EXPORT QR CODE, so you can regenerate your wallet and recover you 2FA keys when migrating to a new phone. Powered by the Conceal Network blockchain.

About

Ash

Features
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Native SSH client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open a shell, push files over SFTP, forward a port, monitor a server. Terminal — multiple sessions, configurable shell, fonts, theme. Hold-and-drag cursor scrub, two-finger paste, pinch zoom. ⌘T / ⌘W / ⌘1-9 on iPad and Mac. SFTP — browse, upload, download, edit text files inline. Save with sudo when needed. Drag-and-drop from Files or Finder. Server Dashboard — live CPU, RAM, disk, latency. OS, kernel, uptime. Port Forwarding — local (-L) and remote (-R) tunnels, multiple per host. SSH Keys — generate Ed25519 or RSA on-device. Import from Files or clipboard. Stored in iOS Keychain. Face ID / Touch ID lock. Connections survive the lock screen. Keepalive defeats NAT timeouts. Auto-reconnect on Wi-Fi / cellular handoff. No telemetry. No analytics. No ads. Host configs sync only via your private iCloud, opt-in.

Screenshots

Conceal Authenticator4 screens
Ash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Conceal Authenticator at 15.1 against Ash's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Conceal Authenticator ships an update every 6 months, Ash every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Conceal Authenticator versus Ash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConceal AuthenticatorAsh
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNodes and BitsArtem Sharifullin

In-app purchases

None

Conceal Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Ash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Conceal Authenticator free?
Conceal Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ash free?
Ash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Conceal Authenticator or Ash have ads?
Neither Conceal Authenticator nor Ash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Conceal Authenticator or Ash?
Conceal Authenticator ships an update every 6 months, and Ash every 3 months. Most recently, Conceal Authenticator was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ash on October 28, 2026.

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