TwoFac vs Auth Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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
Auth Mate
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Auth Mate is a secure two-factor authentication (2FA) app that keeps your time-based one-time codes (TOTP) in one private, organized vault. Your secrets are stored in the iOS Keychain and encrypted at rest ā they leave your device only through your own sync. ⢠Unlimited accounts ā generate TOTP codes for all your services ⢠iCloud sync ā your accounts follow you across devices (Premium) ⢠Auto multi-version backup ā undo accidental deletions (Premium) ⢠One-tap Face ID unlock (Premium) ⢠Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets ā codes at a glance (Premium) ⢠16 premium themes, batch operations & custom ordering (Premium) ⢠Import accounts from other authenticators Premium unlocks with a one-time lifetime purchase or a quarterly subscription ā same full version, your choice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TwoFac at none against Auth Mate's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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. Auth Mate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. TwoFac asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TwoFac | Auth Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 16.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leonardo Melegari | ęÆč¦ ę¢ |
In-app purchases
TwoFac
No in-app purchases
Auth Mate
- Auth Mate Premium1 Month trial$2.993 Months
- Auth Mate Lifetime$19.99









