# Device Kit vs Authenticator App Vault+

Device Kit and Authenticator App Vault+ both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Device Kit's written reviews are positive against 57% of Authenticator App Vault+'s. Device Kit also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 4). Authenticator App Vault+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Device Kit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Authenticator App Vault+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Device Kit against 5.0 for Authenticator App Vault+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Kit has 87 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Device Kit's written reviews are positive against 57% of Authenticator App Vault+'s.

Device Kit ships an update every 11 days, Authenticator App Vault+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Device Kit | Authenticator App Vault+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-kit-phone-temperature/id6761011882/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-vault-plus/id6785424413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shuyang Fan Ziyang Software Development Studio (Individually Owned Business)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879334973) | [NEUXMIND (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785424415) |

## What reviewers say

### Device Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-kit-phone-temperature/id6761011882)

Monitor your device's hardware performance in real-time with detailed CPU, memory, and battery usage. Access a suite of practical tools including weather, network diagnostics, and sensors. Visualize historical data with customizable charts and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Real-time CPU, memory, and battery monitoring, Visual data charts for performance trends, Picture-in-Picture mode for continuous monitoring, Customizable home screen widgets, Pro Toolbox with system, environment, and network tools, Sensor data including compass and barometer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $14.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator App Vault+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-vault-plus/id6785424413)

Secure your digital life by generating time-based one-time passwords for your accounts. This app provides offline access to verification codes, instant setup via QR code scanning, and encrypted backups for seamless device switching. It offers a distraction-free experience without advertisements.

**Highlights:** Generate 6-digit verification codes, Offline code generation, Instant QR code setup, Encrypted iCloud backup, Supports major platforms, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Security | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Security | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Security | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Device Kit free?

Device Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator App Vault+ free?

Authenticator App Vault+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Device Kit or Authenticator App Vault+?

Authenticator App Vault+ is rated higher. Device Kit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Authenticator App Vault+ averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Device Kit or Authenticator App Vault+ have ads?

Neither Device Kit nor Authenticator App Vault+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Device Kit or Authenticator App Vault+?

Device Kit ships an update every 11 days, and Authenticator App Vault+ weekly. Most recently, Device Kit was updated on October 21, 2026 and Authenticator App Vault+ on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*