Comparison

2FA4G vs Auth Mate

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

Head to head
About

2FA4G

Features
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2FA4G is an authenticator app for Garmin watch users who want OTP, 2FA, MFA, verification codes, one-time passwords, offline codes, QR import, and wrist access to security codes. Import OTP tokens on your phone, scan QR codes, read QR images from Photos, paste otpauth:// links, or add tokens manually. Then sync supported tokens to your watch through the 2FA4G Connect IQ watch app, so your codes stay available when your phone is in your pocket. Why 2FA4G: - Watch authenticator workflow for Garmin wearable users - TOTP and HOTP token management - QR scan, photo import, clipboard import, and manual entry - Offline access to supported verification codes on the watch - Local-first storage for token secrets on phone and, when synced, on watch - Pro upgrade for unlimited active tokens and full Garmin sync workflows Connect IQ watch app: https://apps.garmin.com/apps/784776e6-609d-4a83-8b1c-6c112da7fd6e Terms: https://2fa4g.li2niu.com/en/terms Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. 2FA4G is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Garmin.

About

Auth Mate

Features
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Auth Mate is a secure two-factor authentication (2FA) app that keeps your time-based one-time codes (TOTP) in one private, organized vault. Your secrets are stored in the iOS Keychain and encrypted at rest — they leave your device only through your own sync. • Unlimited accounts — generate TOTP codes for all your services • iCloud sync — your accounts follow you across devices (Premium) • Auto multi-version backup — undo accidental deletions (Premium) • One-tap Face ID unlock (Premium) • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets — codes at a glance (Premium) • 16 premium themes, batch operations & custom ordering (Premium) • Import accounts from other authenticators Premium unlocks with a one-time lifetime purchase or a quarterly subscription — same full version, your choice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

2FA4G4 screens
Auth Mate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 2FA4G at 13.0 against Auth Mate's 16.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. 2FA4G sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Auth Mate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
2FA4G versus Auth Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2FA4GAuth Mate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWuhan Newrathon Technology Co., Ltd振警 梁

In-app purchases

3 purchases

2FA4G

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

Auth Mate

Subscriptions1
  • Auth Mate Premium1 Month trial$2.993 Months
One-time1
  • Auth Mate Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is 2FA4G free?
2FA4G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Auth Mate free?
Auth Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 2FA4G or Auth Mate have ads?
Neither 2FA4G nor Auth Mate shows ads.

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