Comparison

Stash vs TFAuth

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

Head to head
About

Stash

Securely share any file type with anyone via an encrypted link. Recipients can download directly from their browser without needing the app or an account. Enjoy unlimited storage and sharing with no file size or bandwidth restrictions.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Unlimited cloud storage
  • Share with anyone
  • No file size limits
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Drag and drop support
Features
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Send any file to anyone with a single encrypted link. No app to install, no account to create. They click, they download. That's it. Stash encrypts every file on your device before it ever leaves, so your files stay yours. END-TO-END ENCRYPTED Every file is locked on your device before upload. The key lives only in your share link, never on a server. Nobody can open your files except you and the people you send them to. Not us. Not anyone. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED TO RECEIVE Send a link by text, email, or any app. Recipients open it in any browser, on any device, and download. No sign-up, no app, no friction. SEND FILES OF ANY SIZE A handful of photos or a 10GB video, it's the same simple link. No size caps, no upload limits, no compression. Files arrive at full original quality. UNLIMITED CLOUD STORAGE Keep as much as you want in the cloud. Photos, videos, documents, music, archives. No storage meters, no tier upgrades, no "you're almost full" warnings. LINKS THAT DON'T EXPIRE Your share links keep working until you delete the file. No countdowns, no broken links a week later. WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES • iPhone: share from any app in a tap • iPad: drag and drop from Files or any app • Mac: full desktop experience, drag straight from Finder Your files sync across all your devices automatically. DEAD SIMPLE No folders to wrangle, no settings to learn. Upload, get a link, share. Done. PERFECT FOR • Large videos that won't fit in email • Full-resolution photos for clients and family • Delivering files to collaborators • Quick, private one-off transfers • Keeping a personal archive of everything PRICED FOR HUMANS Unlimited everything for less than a coffee. One simple plan, no surprise fees, no nickel-and-diming. Send your first file in seconds. Download Stash. EULA: https://stash-app.xyz/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TFAuth

Features
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Secure, flexible two-factor authentication for all your Apple devices. This app helps you generate and manage Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) with a focus on privacy, control, and convenience. Whether you prefer working fully offline or syncing with your own 2FAuth server, your authentication codes are always within reach. Secure by design • Protect access with Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN • Store TOTP secrets locally for offline code generation • Designed to keep your authentication data private and accessible only to you Available across your devices • Use on iPhone and iPad with a unified experience • Quickly view codes from your Apple Watch • Access codes directly in Safari with the extension Works online and offline • Generate codes locally without any server connection • Optionally sync with your 2FAuth server for multi-device access • Continue accessing codes even when your server is unavailable Multi-server support • Connect and manage multiple 2FAuth servers • View and organize codes from different servers in one place Organize your accounts • Group accounts for easier navigation • View both current and upcoming codes at a glance Account and server management • Add and edit accounts when connected to your server • Manage users and perform administrative actions (server-dependent) Built for users who want full control over their 2FA experience—whether self-hosted or fully local—without compromising on usability or security.

Screenshots

Stash4 screens
TFAuth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TFAuth at 17.6 against Stash's 26.0. 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. Stash sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and TFAuth sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stash ships an update every 3 days, TFAuth every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stash versus TFAuth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStashTFAuth
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro PachecoAlex Khalkho

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Stash

Subscriptions4
  • Pro$0.997 Days
  • Pro3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Pro$5.991 Month
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  • Pro$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$199.99
2 purchases

TFAuth

One-time2
  • Pro$0.99
  • Pro+$1.99

Questions

Is Stash free?
Stash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TFAuth free?
TFAuth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stash or TFAuth have ads?
Neither Stash nor TFAuth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stash or TFAuth?
Stash ships an update every 3 days, and TFAuth every 5 days. Most recently, Stash was updated on October 28, 2026 and TFAuth on October 25, 2026.

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