Comparison

FactorCat vs GreatFireVPN

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

Head to head
About

FactorCat

This app streamlines multi-factor authentication by replacing manual code entry with a single tap approval via push notification. It offers secure, encrypted storage of your authentication secrets and supports two vault types for flexible recovery and enhanced security.

Highlights
  • One-tap MFA approval
  • Automatic code filling via browser extension
  • Encrypted TOTP secrets storage
  • Cloud Vault for easy recovery
  • Locked Vault with zero-trust encryption
  • Standalone authenticator functionality
Features
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FactorCat is a modern authenticator that replaces the code-copying ritual with a single tap. How it works: Install the browser extension on your computer. When you hit a login page that needs a code, FactorCat sends a push notification to your phone. Tap approve, confirm with Face ID or fingerprint, and the code fills in automatically. No switching apps. No squinting at timers. No mistyped digits. Security you can trust: Your TOTP secrets are stored on your device, encrypted and protected by biometrics. FactorCat never holds your passwords — MFA and passwords stay separate by design, so there's no single point of failure for your online identity. Two vault types: • Cloud Vault — cloud-managed keys for easy recovery. Great for getting started with MFA or for low-risk accounts. FactorCat can generate codes on your behalf when your phone is offline. • Locked Vault — zero-trust encryption using a model trusted by leading security products. You hold the keys. FactorCat cannot read your secrets. Backup via encrypted cloud blobs recoverable only with your emergency kit. Getting started takes 2 minutes: 1. Download FactorCat 2. Add your first token (scan a QR or let the browser extension capture it) 3. Pair with the extension via one QR scan 4. Done — your next login fills itself in Also works standalone. Use FactorCat as a regular authenticator with no account or extension required. When you're ready for auto-fill, pair up anytime. Free to use. No ads. No tracking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.factorcat.com/privacy/

About

GreatFireVPN

Access the internet freely and securely with a one-click connection. This VPN service prioritizes your anonymity by not requiring registration or keeping logs of your activity. Enjoy a free trial with no data restrictions.

Highlights
  • Free internet access
  • Secure connection
  • Anonymous browsing
  • No registration required
  • One-click connect
  • Free trial
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GreatFireVPN allows you to access internet freely and securely. No registration or setup required. Start with our free trial with no data usage restrictions. We respect your anonymity and do not keep logs of your activity. No email required - we generate a unique account name for your profile. The easy-to-use interface allows you to connect with just one click. We are always striving to improve our products and welcome any suggestions. Please contact us at support@greatfirevpn.com To learn more about GreatFireVPN, visit https://greatfirevpn.com To learn more about our other services, visit the GreatFire website at https://en.greatfire.org

Screenshots

FactorCat4 screens
GreatFireVPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GreatFireVPN at every 5 weeks against FactorCat's every 3 months. GreatFireVPN also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. FactorCat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year and GreatFireVPN sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FactorCat against 5.0 for GreatFireVPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GreatFireVPN has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FactorCat ships an update every 3 months, GreatFireVPN every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FactorCat versus GreatFireVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFactorCatGreatFireVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB69 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCapital FBenjamin Erhart

Customer experience

FactorCat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GreatFireVPN

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FactorCat

Subscriptions2
  • FactorCat Supporter$12.991 Year
  • FactorCat Pro$24.991 Year
4 purchases

GreatFireVPN

One-time4
  • 30 Days$4.99
  • 90 Days$14.99
  • 180 Days$24.99
Show 1 more
  • 365 Days$39.99

Questions

Is FactorCat free?
FactorCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GreatFireVPN free?
GreatFireVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FactorCat or GreatFireVPN?
FactorCat and GreatFireVPN are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do FactorCat or GreatFireVPN have ads?
Neither FactorCat nor GreatFireVPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FactorCat or GreatFireVPN?
FactorCat ships an update every 3 months, and GreatFireVPN every 5 weeks. Most recently, FactorCat was updated on September 18, 2026 and GreatFireVPN on October 2, 2026.

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