TFAuth vs NextExplorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TFAuth
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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.
NextExplorer
Access and manage your self-hosted files with a fast, native iOS client. Browse, edit code, search, and share files privately. Requires a separate server instance.
- Native file browsing with thumbnails
- Rich media previews
- Built-in code editor with syntax highlighting
- Full-text and name search
- Offline access to recently viewed files
- Private, zero-tracking data transfer
- Link sharing and file management
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NextExplorer is the fast, native iOS client for your self-hosted NextExplorer server. Experience private, full-speed access to your files, photos, documents, and code, all hosted on your own infrastructure. Your server. Your data. Native speed. NOTE: NextExplorer requires an active NextExplorer server instance. It does not host files independently. NATIVE FILE BROWSING - Grid & List Views: Seamless navigation with server-generated thumbnails, breadcrumbs, and pull-to-refresh. - Rich Media Previews: Full-screen photo gallery with gesture support, inline video/audio players, and native PDF rendering. - Archive Inspection: Browse straight inside ZIP archives without extracting files. BUILT-IN CODE & TEXT EDITOR - Syntax Highlighting: Edit Swift, Python, JS/TS, Go, Rust, Java, HTML, CSS, JSON, YAML, Markdown, and more. - Fast Edits: Make quick changes to server files directly from your iPhone or iPad. POWERFUL SEARCH & ORGANIZATION - Full-Text & Name Search: Recursive searching across files with exact line-matching for content. - Instant Filtering: Filter search results by file type with a single tap. - Share & Manage: Create read-only or read-write link shares, manage favorites, upload, move, rename, and organize folders on the fly. OFFLINE & PRIVACY FIRST - Offline Access: Recently viewed folders and file lists remain accessible offline with automatic background sync when reconnected. - Zero Tracking: Your files transfer directly between your device and your server. No middleman, no telemetry. ACCESSIBLE & GLOBAL - Localized: Fully translated into 17 languages, including full Right-to-Left (RTL) support for Arabic. - iOS Native: Optimized for Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, reduced motion, and high contrast settings. Run your own cloud. Keep your data yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NextExplorer at daily against TFAuth's every 5 days. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. TFAuth sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and NextExplorer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TFAuth ships an update every 5 days, NextExplorer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TFAuth | NextExplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Khalkho | Phillip Maizza |
In-app purchases
TFAuth
- Pro$0.99
- Pro+$1.99
NextExplorer
- Coffee$0.99
- Cake$2.99
- Generous$4.99









