Comparison

TFAuth vs NextExplorer

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

TFAuth4 screens
NextExplorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TFAuth ships an update every 5 days, NextExplorer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TFAuth versus NextExplorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTFAuthNextExplorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex KhalkhoPhillip Maizza

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TFAuth

One-time2
  • Pro$0.99
  • Pro+$1.99
3 purchases

NextExplorer

One-time3
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Cake$2.99
  • Generous$4.99

Questions

Is TFAuth free?
TFAuth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NextExplorer free?
NextExplorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TFAuth or NextExplorer have ads?
Neither TFAuth nor NextExplorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TFAuth or NextExplorer?
TFAuth ships an update every 5 days, and NextExplorer daily. Most recently, TFAuth was updated on October 15, 2026 and NextExplorer on October 8, 2026.

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