Comparison

Conceal Authenticator vs VaultPony

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

VaultPony

Features
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VaultPony creates and opens encrypted containers on iPhone and iPad. A vault is a single encrypted file that holds a private filesystem, and only your password opens it. The containers are compatible with VeraCrypt, so you can open the same vaults on the desktop and back. There is no account, no cloud, and no network access. Your vaults are just files, kept wherever you choose, On My iPhone, iCloud Drive, or a third-party storage provider. Features: Create and open VeraCrypt-compatible containers, with a choice of cipher, hash, and filesystem (FAT or exFAT). Hidden volumes: conceal a second vault inside the first. Two passwords, and the outer one gives no sign the hidden one exists. The outer volume can be write-protected so normal use will not overwrite the hidden data. Header backup and recovery, in-place password change, and keyfiles. Face ID unlock, auto-lock when the app leaves the foreground, a privacy screen that hides vault content in the app switcher, and a no-trace mode that never writes decrypted content outside the vault. A full split-view layout on iPad; browse and preview side by side. Localized in English, German, Spanish, French, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese. VaultPony is free and open source, built on a shared Rust core you can inspect. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by IDRIX; VeraCrypt is a registered trademark of IDRIX.

Screenshots

Conceal Authenticator4 screens
VaultPony4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VaultPony at every 2 weeks against Conceal Authenticator's every 6 months. Conceal Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, VaultPony every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Conceal Authenticator versus VaultPony: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConceal AuthenticatorVaultPony
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNodes and BitsKevin Stewart

In-app purchases

None

Conceal Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

VaultPony

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Conceal Authenticator free?
Conceal Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VaultPony free?
VaultPony is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Conceal Authenticator or VaultPony have ads?
Neither Conceal Authenticator nor VaultPony shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Conceal Authenticator or VaultPony?
Conceal Authenticator ships an update every 6 months, and VaultPony every 2 weeks. Most recently, Conceal Authenticator was updated on September 27, 2026 and VaultPony on October 2, 2026.

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