Comparison

Honorlock vs NextCode Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Honorlock

This app facilitates secure authentication for online assessments by using your mobile device as a webcam. It guides you through setup steps before your session begins, ensuring a smooth connection to your institution's Honorlock enabled exams.

Highlights
  • Mobile device as webcam
  • Guided authentication steps
  • Secure connection to assessments
  • ID, workspace, and camera setup
  • Saved progress
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Honorlock helps you complete your authentication steps and use your mobile device as a webcam during supported Honorlock online assessments. This app walks you through each step before your session begins, then securely connects your phone's camera to your session. This app does not deliver sessions or provide proctoring itself. It works alongside your institution's Honorlock enabled assessments. Features - Guided, step-by-step Honorlock authentication - Use your phone's camera as a webcam - ID, workspace, and camera setup in one place - Saved progress so an interruption won't make you start over - Compatible with supported Honorlock enabled assessments

About

NextCode Authenticator

Features
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NextCode Authenticator helps you sign in faster by showing the code you need now and the code coming next. Add two-factor authentication codes, keep them organized, and copy the right code with one tap. Built for standard time-based one-time passwords, NextCode Authenticator works with services that support TOTP QR codes. Scan a QR code, import from screenshots or image files, use supported migration QR exports, or enter account details manually. Your secrets stay on this iPhone. NextCode Authenticator does not require an account, does not use cloud sync, and does not send your vault to a remote server. Image imports are scanned on device, and encrypted backups are saved as local files you control. Features: - Current and next 2FA code display - TOTP verification codes for supported accounts - QR code scanning - Screenshot and image file import - Migration QR import for supported authenticator exports - Tap to copy current or next code - Search, favorites, and groups - Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode lock when available - Local encrypted backup and restore - QR export for one-time migration Free supports up to 5 codes. Premium unlocks unlimited codes with a one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Honorlock4 screens
NextCode Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Honorlock at none against NextCode Authenticator's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. NextCode Authenticator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Honorlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Honorlock versus NextCode Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHonorlockNextCode Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (408 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews2.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings408 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHonorlockZhe Wu

In-app purchases

None

Honorlock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NextCode Authenticator

One-time1
  • NextCode Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Honorlock free?
Honorlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextCode Authenticator free?
NextCode Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Honorlock or NextCode Authenticator have ads?
Neither Honorlock nor NextCode Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Honorlock or NextCode Authenticator?
Honorlock ships an update every 2 weeks, and NextCode Authenticator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Honorlock was updated on November 13, 2026 and NextCode Authenticator on November 10, 2026.

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