FactorCat vs GreatFireVPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | FactorCat | GreatFireVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Capital F | Benjamin Erhart |
Customer experience
FactorCat
GreatFireVPN
In-app purchases
FactorCat
- FactorCat Supporter$12.991 Year
- FactorCat Pro$24.991 Year
GreatFireVPN
- 30 Days$4.99
- 90 Days$14.99
- 180 Days$24.99
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- 365 Days$39.99









