Comparison

Authenticator & Notes vs Authenticator © App 2FA

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator & Notes

Features
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Lockat is a privacy-first two-factor authentication app built natively for iOS. It generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) to protect your online accounts — with no trackers, no analytics, and no data leaving your device. YOUR SECRETS STAY ON YOUR DEVICE Lockat stores your authentication secrets in the iOS Keychain, protected by Apple's hardware-level encryption. They never leave your device and are never transmitted over the network. SYNC ACROSS YOUR APPLE DEVICES Account metadata syncs seamlessly via iCloud, so your codes are available on every iPhone, iPad, and Mac signed in with your Apple ID. Your secrets remain safely stored in each device's Keychain. ORGANIZED YOUR WAY Create folders to group your accounts by service, project, or however you like. Search across all your codes instantly and sort by name, issuer, or date added. EASY IMPORT Scan QR codes from Google Authenticator exports to migrate all your accounts at once. You can also add accounts one by one via camera or manual entry. SECURE BY DEFAULT Lock the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Lockat automatically locks when you switch away, so your codes are always protected. KEY FEATURES - QR code scanning via camera or photo library - Import from Google Authenticator exports (more services to import from coming soon) - Export accounts as QR codes for backup or migration - Full-text search across accounts - iCloud sync across Apple devices - App lock with biometrics or passcode - No account required — just install and go - No ads, no trackers, no analytics WITH LOCKAT PRO - Folder-based organization - Multiple sort options - Customizable accent colors and app icons Your security should be simple, private, and reliable. That's Lockat. Lockat uses Apple's standard End User License Agreement. You can view it here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Authenticator © App 2FA

Features
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Authenticator is a secure 2FA Authenticator, Password Manager, and Secure Vault that protects your online accounts and sensitive information. Generate TOTP and OTP verification codes, securely manage passwords, recovery codes, secret keys, API keys, wallet seed phrases, and secure notes—all in one private app. Easily switch from Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or another authenticator app by importing supported accounts and continuing to protect your accounts with industry-standard two-factor authentication. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) • Generate secure TOTP and OTP verification codes • Scan QR codes to add accounts instantly • Add accounts manually • Import supported authenticator export files • Copy verification codes with one tap • Works with thousands of services supporting two-factor authentication Password Manager & Secure Vault • Generate strong, unique passwords • Securely store passwords and recovery codes • Save secret keys, API keys, wallet seed phrases, and secure notes • Organize everything into folders • Quickly search your saved accounts and records Password Health • Check passwords against known data breaches • Find weak, reused, and compromised passwords • Improve your overall password security Privacy & Security • Protect your vault with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode • Automatically lock the app after inactivity • Choose Light Mode, Dark Mode, or System Appearance • Securely store your data using the iOS Keychain Your passwords, authentication codes, recovery codes, secret keys, API keys, wallet seed phrases, and secure notes remain securely stored on your device. Password Health uses a privacy-preserving process that never sends your original passwords to the breach-checking service. Protect your digital life with secure 2FA authentication, password management, Password Health, and a private encrypted vault—all in one powerful Authenticator app. Subscription Unlock all premium features with an auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://manimaustudios.com/authenticator/privacypolicy.html Terms of Service: https://manimaustudios.com/authenticator/termsofservice.html

Screenshots

Authenticator & Notes3 screens
Authenticator © App 2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator © App 2FA at none against Authenticator & Notes's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Authenticator & Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Authenticator © App 2FA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Authenticator & Notes versus Authenticator © App 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator & NotesAuthenticator © App 2FA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuiz Antonio Rosa CardosoManimau Studios Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator & Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Lockat Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Lockat Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lockat Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

Authenticator © App 2FA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator & Notes free?
Authenticator & Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator © App 2FA free?
Authenticator © App 2FA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator & Notes or Authenticator © App 2FA have ads?
Neither Authenticator & Notes nor Authenticator © App 2FA shows ads.

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