LocalAuth vs Aside
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LocalAuth
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LocalAuth is an open-source, truly local-first 2FA authenticator. You no longer have to choose between convenience and strong protection: unlock everyday accounts quickly with Face ID, and protect critical assets with either a dedicated YubiKey channel or a generic FIDO hmac-secret channel, using a three-channel security model based on account value. Key features: • Open source: core logic is transparent and easier to audit • Zero-cloud local 2FA: tokens stay on your device by default • Three-channel tiered security: Face ID / Secure Enclave + YubiKey + generic FIDO hmac-secret • End-to-end encrypted Travel Vault: only connects when you explicitly use it, encrypts backups on-device first, and keeps plaintext tokens unreadable to the server • Fast import: QR scan, screenshot OCR, and manual entry • Google migration compatible: supports otpauth / otpauth-migration • Local device transfer: pairing code + QR over LAN sync • Privacy first: automatic privacy mask when the app goes to the background • Hardware key support list: continuously updated compatibility references No bloated workflow. No unnecessary account dependency. Built around local data sovereignty. For people who want a calm, trustworthy, and serious authenticator, LocalAuth is built to stay out of the way while keeping control in your hands. Open-source URL: https://github.com/LocalLens-Project/localauth-ios
Aside
Save links, text, photos, and files from any app with a single tap. This app uses on-device AI to automatically tag and categorize your saved content, organizing it into smart collections for easy access. It offers a clean, private, and offline experience, syncing data via iCloud Drive.
- Save from any app via Share Extension
- Capture Now rapid-fire collection mode
- On-device AI auto-tagging and categorization
- Smart Collections for automatic sorting
- Customizable collections and tagging
- Offline functionality with iCloud sync
- Privacy-first design with no account required
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Aside is your personal content shelf — save links, text, photos, and files from any app with one tap. Collect anything: • Save from any app via Share Extension — links, articles, books, music, videos, podcasts, apps, repos, and more • Capture Now — rapid-fire collection mode for intensive research and gathering sessions • 30+ content types automatically recognized AI-powered organization: • On-device AI auto-tags and categorizes every item you save • Smart Collections auto-sort by content type — no manual work needed • Create custom collections for your own workflow • Tag items for quick filtering Read and explore: • Tap any item to see full details • Open books, music, podcasts in their native apps • Navigate between items without going back to the list Designed with intention: • Built with Apple's latest Liquid Glass design language for a modern, native feel • Editorial aesthetic — clean, calm, Kinfolk-inspired design • Privacy-first — all AI runs locally on your device, your data stays in iCloud Drive • No account required — download and start using immediately • Works offline — everything syncs automatically via iCloud Drive Aside is for readers, collectors, and curators who want a quiet space to save what matters.
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Verdict
LocalAuth and Aside are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LocalAuth | Aside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wenzhou Dulan Network Technology Co., Ltd. | ArcBlock, Inc. |
In-app purchases
LocalAuth
No in-app purchases
Aside
No in-app purchases





