Comparison

Authenticator App vs Sesame

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator App

Enhance your online security by generating secure one-time passwords for social media, email, and crypto wallets. This app offers a fast QR code scanner, biometric security, and works offline. It also includes a robust password manager and strong password generator.

Highlights
  • Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP)
  • Lightning-Fast QR Code Scanner
  • Secure iCloud Backup & Sync (PRO)
  • Universal Platform Compatibility
  • Biometric Security (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Offline Token Generation
  • Robust Password Manager
  • Strong Password Generator
Features
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Authenticator App adds an essential layer of security to your online life by generating secure Time-based One-Time Passwords. Whether you are securing your social media, email, or crypto wallets, our app ensures your digital identity remains strictly yours. KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS: ‣ Lightning-Fast QR Code Scanner: Set up new accounts in seconds. Simply point your camera at the QR code provided by the service, and Authenticator App will configure the rest automatically. ‣ Secure iCloud Backup & Sync: Lost your phone? No problem! With PRO feature, you can securely back up and encrypt your data via iCloud so you can easily restore your tokens on a new device. ‣ Apple Watch App (PRO): See your 2FA codes right on your wrist. Accounts sync automatically from your iPhone, and codes keep working even when your phone isn't nearby. ‣ Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly with thousands of popular platforms including Google, Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft, Amazon, Binance, Coinbase, GitHub, Dropbox, and many more. ‣ Biometric Security: Lock your authenticator app with Face ID or Touch ID. Your 2FA codes stay safe from prying eyes, even if someone else has your unlocked phone. ‣ Works Completely Offline: Generate secure tokens without an internet connection. Authenticator App works flawlessly in airplane mode or when you have zero signal. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST: We believe your data belongs to you. Authenticator App does not collect, store, or share your personal information or authentication codes on our servers. All data is encrypted and stored locally on your device. Privacy Policy: https://techsmart.bio/authenticatorapp/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://techsmart.bio/authenticatorapp/terms-of-use.html

About

Sesame

Features
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Feels like it came with your phone. 2FA the way it should be. Fast, light, and familiar. Profiles for personal, work, side projects, or however you organise your life. Enable iCloud backups to give you peace of mind. Or backup to an encrypted file you can store wherever you like. Works with Siri and Spotlight. Search is instant. Fully private and secure. Free and open source. Read it, build it, audit it.

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
Sesame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sesame at none against Authenticator App's 4. Authenticator App's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price 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. Authenticator App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Sesame asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Authenticator App versus Sesame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppSesame
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPro App Company LimitedSam King Studio

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
None

Sesame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sesame free?
Sesame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator App or Sesame have ads?
Neither Authenticator App nor Sesame shows ads.

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