Comparison

TFAuth vs TouchKVM

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

Head to head
About

TFAuth

Features
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Secure, flexible two-factor authentication for all your Apple devices. This app helps you generate and manage Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) with a focus on privacy, control, and convenience. Whether you prefer working fully offline or syncing with your own 2FAuth server, your authentication codes are always within reach. Secure by design • Protect access with Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN • Store TOTP secrets locally for offline code generation • Designed to keep your authentication data private and accessible only to you Available across your devices • Use on iPhone and iPad with a unified experience • Quickly view codes from your Apple Watch • Access codes directly in Safari with the extension Works online and offline • Generate codes locally without any server connection • Optionally sync with your 2FAuth server for multi-device access • Continue accessing codes even when your server is unavailable Multi-server support • Connect and manage multiple 2FAuth servers • View and organize codes from different servers in one place Organize your accounts • Group accounts for easier navigation • View both current and upcoming codes at a glance Account and server management • Add and edit accounts when connected to your server • Manage users and perform administrative actions (server-dependent) Built for users who want full control over their 2FA experience—whether self-hosted or fully local—without compromising on usability or security.

About

TouchKVM

Control remote computers from your phone with low-latency video and touch input. Manage multiple connections, stream audio, and utilize hardware controls for out-of-band access. Ideal for IT professionals needing reliable remote management on the go.

Highlights
  • Low-latency video streaming
  • Touch and trackpad input
  • Text entry
  • Quick reconnects
  • Multiple saved connections (Pro)
  • Audio and microphone passthrough (Pro)
Features
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TouchKVM is a mobile-first remote control app for PiKVM and compatible KVM-over-IP workflows. Connect to remote machines from your phone with low-latency video, touch or trackpad input, text entry, and quick reconnects. The free experience covers single-host access, WebRTC streaming, touch and trackpad control, zoom, and practical mobile session management. Pro unlocks multiple saved connections, advanced stream modes, keyboard shortcuts, audio and microphone passthrough, audio volume, mouse jiggler, hardware controls, and agent-assisted workflows when supported by the target device. TouchKVM is built for operators who need fast, reliable out-of-band style access while traveling, on call, or away from a desktop. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://arisparty.org/touchkvm/privacy

Screenshots

TFAuth4 screens
TouchKVM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TFAuth at none against TouchKVM's shown. TouchKVM's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. TFAuth sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TouchKVM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TFAuth ships an update every 5 days, TouchKVM every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TFAuth versus TouchKVM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTFAuthTouchKVM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex KhalkhoARI'S PARTY L.L.C.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TFAuth

One-time2
  • Pro$6.99
  • Pro+$9.99
1 purchases

TouchKVM

One-time1
  • TouchKVM Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is TFAuth free?
TFAuth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TouchKVM free?
TouchKVM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TFAuth or TouchKVM have ads?
TouchKVM shows ads; TFAuth does not.
Which is updated more often, TFAuth or TouchKVM?
TFAuth ships an update every 5 days, and TouchKVM every 3 days. Most recently, TFAuth was updated on October 1, 2026 and TouchKVM on September 30, 2026.

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