Comparison

LocalAuth vs QoAuth

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

Head to head
About

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

About

QoAuth

Features
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QoAuth is a local-first authenticator for managing TOTP verification codes on your iPhone. Features: - Import standard TOTP tokens by scanning QR codes - Add otpauth:// TOTP credentials manually - View countdown timers and copy codes quickly - Edit token names, accounts, and notes - Store token data locally on your device without cloud sync Keep your device and recovery information secure. Do not share token secrets, QR code images, or verification codes with others.

Screenshots

LocalAuth4 screens
QoAuth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QoAuth at 16.4 against LocalAuth's 18. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocalAuth ships an update every 2 months, QoAuth every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
LocalAuth versus QoAuth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalAuthQoAuth
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS1816.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWenzhou Dulan Network Technology Co., Ltd.å¢ē‘œ 梁

In-app purchases

None

LocalAuth

No in-app purchases

None

QoAuth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LocalAuth free?
LocalAuth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QoAuth free?
QoAuth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LocalAuth or QoAuth have ads?
Neither LocalAuth nor QoAuth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LocalAuth or QoAuth?
LocalAuth ships an update every 2 months, and QoAuth every 3 months. Most recently, LocalAuth was updated on September 15, 2026 and QoAuth on September 22, 2026.

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