Comparison

AuthMonster vs Foxlore

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

Head to head
About

AuthMonster

This app simplifies two-factor authentication with a friendly, playful interface. It generates secure one-time codes, supports quick QR code scanning, and offers offline access to codes, making online security enjoyable and easy to manage.

Highlights
  • Generate secure one-time codes (TOTP)
  • QR code scanning for quick account setup
  • Offline access to authentication codes
  • Organized and easy-to-find accounts
  • Simple and intuitive user interface
  • Playful monster theme
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Meet AuthMonster — your friendly guardian that makes account security simple and fun. Finally, two-factor authentication that doesn’t feel like a chore. AuthMonster brings a fresh, friendly experience to staying safe online. With a clean design, intuitive setup, and a playful monster theme, it turns essential security into something you’ll actually enjoy using. Simple, Friendly 2FA + AuthMonster focuses on doing the basics extremely well: + Generate secure one-time codes (TOTP) + Add accounts quickly with QR code scanning + Access codes anytime — even offline + Keep everything organized and easy to find + No clutter. No confusion. Just straightforward protection that fits naturally into your day. Security That Feels Good Most authenticator apps feel cold, technical, and intimidating. AuthMonster takes the opposite approach — warm, approachable, and designed to make you feel confident, not stressed. Whether you’re securing a few personal accounts or building better habits across your digital life, AuthMonster makes the process feel simple, light, and even a little fun. Why People Love AuthMonster + A friendlier alternative to traditional 2FA apps + Simple enough for beginners, polished enough for pros + A delightful design that turns security from a burden into a habit + Built with privacy in mind and minimal data collection

About

Foxlore

This app offers private note-taking with on-device AI for intelligent search and content understanding. It supports markdown, rich text, and secure note locking, with all data processed locally for maximum privacy. Enjoy a one-time purchase for all features and future updates.

Highlights
  • On-device AI for search and image understanding
  • Semantic and keyword search
  • Full markdown with rich text editing
  • Note linking and backlinks
  • Face ID/Touch ID protected notes
  • Optional end-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
  • One-time purchase, no subscription
Features
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Foxlore is a private, intelligent notebook that helps you capture ideas, connect knowledge, and rediscover what you know. • Write with rich Markdown, including tables, LaTeX equations, lists, callouts, code blocks and inline images. • Browse your library as a streamlined note stream with focused notes and compact previews. • Organize notes using nested tags and reusable Include, Require and Exclude filters. • Find information using exact-word and semantic search, or discover related ideas with Find Similar. • Generate on-device summaries on supported devices. • Attach locations, calendar events, audio and PDFs—then search their extracted content. • Create links between notes and attachments. • Zoom into images with familiar pinch gestures. • Protect sensitive notes by locking tags with Face ID or Touch ID. • Import and export Markdown, or export individual notes as paginated PDFs. • Keep your library synchronized through iCloud, with automatic local backups. Privacy is fundamental to Foxlore. Search, indexing, image captions and AI features run on your device. Foxlore does not send your notes or searches to a hosted AI service. When iCloud sync is enabled, your library is synchronized privately using Apple’s CloudKit.

Screenshots

AuthMonster4 screens
Foxlore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AuthMonster at none against Foxlore's 1. AuthMonster also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Foxlore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AuthMonster asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AuthMonster against 5.0 for Foxlore. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AuthMonster versus Foxlore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthMonsterFoxlore
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoonfoot LabsSearchliness

Customer experience

AuthMonster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Foxlore

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AuthMonster

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Foxlore

One-time1
  • Unlock Foxlore$14.99

Questions

Is AuthMonster free?
AuthMonster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Foxlore free?
Foxlore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AuthMonster or Foxlore?
AuthMonster and Foxlore are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do AuthMonster or Foxlore have ads?
Neither AuthMonster nor Foxlore shows ads.

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