Ghost Auth vs TwoFac
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Ghost Auth
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Ghost Auth keeps your one-time passwords on your device ā encrypted with AES-256, stored in your OS keychain, never uploaded. No servers to trust. No sign-up. Just your codes. Security: - AES-256 encrypted local storage - PIN lock with recovery codes - Biometric unlock - Backup & restore with password protection - Encrypted synchronization with iCloud Features: - TOTP codes for any service (Google, GitHub, Discord, etc.) - QR code scanning and manual entry - Import from Google Authenticator and other apps - Device-to-device sync - Browser extension for Chrome and Firefox - 77 languages Privacy: - No account, no cloud, no tracking - Completely offline - Open-source
TwoFac
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Your two-factor codes. Private, secure, always available. TwoFac is an offline authenticator that keeps your one-time passwords exactly where they belong ā on your device. No account to create, no server to trust, no subscription to manage. Just your codes, ready when you need them. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every secret is encrypted and stored locally using your device's secure storage. TwoFac has no backend, no analytics, and no data collection of any kind. Your codes never leave your phone unless you explicitly export a backup. SIMPLE TO USE ⢠Scan a QR code to add any TOTP account in seconds ⢠Enter codes manually with full field validation ⢠Copy any token with a single tap ⢠See exactly how long your code is valid with a live countdown ⢠Organize accounts into folders to keep things tidy BACKUP WHEN YOU WANT Export an encrypted backup file protected by a password you choose. Save it to iCloud Drive, share it to Files, or keep it anywhere you like. Restore it on any device running TwoFac. Your backup, your rules. SECURE AT REST ⢠Secrets encrypted with AES-GCM on-device ⢠Optional biometric app lock (Face ID / Touch ID) ⢠Automatic re-lock after a configurable timeout ⢠Screenshot prevention in the app switcher COMPATIBLE WITH EVERYTHING TwoFac works with any service that supports TOTP (RFC 6238): Google, GitHub, Dropbox, Notion, Stripe, Amazon, Cloudflare, Twitter, Discord, and thousands more. FREE. ALWAYS. TwoFac is and will always be free to use. No ads. No in-app purchases. No premium tier. If you find it useful, a small donation keeps the project alive ā but there's no obligation whatsoever. SUPPORTS TOTP / RFC 6238 Ā· SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512 Ā· 6- and 8-digit codes Ā· 30- and 60-second periods Ā· otpauth:// URI standard Ā· iCloud Drive backup Ā· Encrypted JSON export/import Terms Of Use (EULA): https://leomelegari.github.io/twofac-site/terms Privacy Policy: https://leomelegari.github.io/twofac-site/privacy
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Verdict
Ghost Auth and TwoFac are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Ghost Auth | TwoFac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 ā better | 15.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kestrel AS | Leonardo Melegari |
In-app purchases
Ghost Auth
No in-app purchases
TwoFac
No in-app purchases









