Comparison

2FA Authenticator vs Timely

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

Head to head
About

2FA Authenticator

Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes and passwords with end-to-end encryption. Generate OTPs for thousands of services, sync across devices, and optionally monitor for password breaches. Works offline with no account required.

Highlights
  • Generate 2FA codes (TOTP & HOTP)
  • End-to-end encrypted backup & sync
  • Zero-knowledge security design
  • Password and API key vault
  • Password breach monitoring (Pro)
  • Import from Google Authenticator
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Moat keeps your two-factor codes and passwords behind a moat — encrypted on your device, and end-to-end encrypted in the cloud. No tracking. No ads. No one can read them but you. WHY MOAT • Generate 2FA codes (TOTP & HOTP) for thousands of services — Google, GitHub, Apple, Microsoft, Instagram and more • End-to-end encrypted backup & sync across your devices — secrets are encrypted on-device with AES-256-GCM before they ever leave • Zero-knowledge by design: we have no ability to read your codes or passwords • Your codes on Apple Watch — a glance at your wrist • A full Mac app — one subscription across iPhone, iPad, Watch and Mac • An optional vault for passwords AND API keys, stored in the system Keychain and revealed only after Face ID or Touch ID • Password breach monitoring — know if a saved login appears in a known data breach, checked privately so your password never leaves your device (Pro) • Switch from Google Authenticator in one scan — import otpauth links and photos too • Four hand-crafted app icons, light/dark themes, folders and instant search • Home Screen widgets and AutoFill for one-time codes • Works offline. No account required. SECURITY YOU CAN VERIFY Codes follow the open TOTP (RFC 6238) and HOTP (RFC 4226) standards. Keys are derived from your recovery key with PBKDF2-SHA256 (210,000 iterations). Lose the recovery key and not even we can restore your data — that's the point. FREE & PRO Use Moat free with up to 10 accounts and a built-in vault for 20 passwords and API keys. Go Pro for unlimited accounts and vault items, password breach monitoring, live codes on Apple Watch, and end-to-end encrypted backup & sync across your devices. Moat Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, available as a weekly or annual plan, with a free trial on eligible plans. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms: https://auth-2fa.cloud/terms.html Privacy: https://auth-2fa.cloud/privacy.html

About

Timely

This app combines a day planner, calendar, to-do list, and focus timer into a single visual interface. It uses AI to help create schedules and provides a daily receipt of completed tasks and focus time.

Highlights
  • Visual daily schedule with color-coded blocks
  • AI-powered planning and rescheduling tools
  • Integrated to-do list with reminders
  • Focus timer for dedicated work/study sessions
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Daily receipt of completed activities
Features
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Make a plan for your day. Make room for what matters. Timely brings a day planner, calendar, to-do list, and focus timer together in one clear view. Turn work, study, and everyday plans into a visual schedule, then look back on what you finished with a personal daily receipt. SEE YOUR TIME Colorful blocks around a clock face show when each activity starts and how long it lasts. Use day, week, and month views to check your schedule and find room for your next task, a walk, or a break. PLAN WITH AI Describe what you need to do, choose your available time, and let AI suggest a plan. Review the result before adding it to your day. When plans change, use rescheduling tools to move unfinished tasks forward. KEEP YOUR TO-DO LIST MOVING Capture tasks, add notes, choose a start time and duration, and check things off as you go. Set reminders for the plans you want to remember. FOCUS ON ONE THING Start a countdown for work, reading, or a study session. Use it for Pomodoro-style focus, pause when you need to, and keep a record of your focus time. YOUR DAY, ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Choose widgets for upcoming plans, your to-do list, calendar, completion progress, or free time. See what comes next without opening the app. KEEP A RECEIPT OF YOUR DAY Bring completed tasks, focus time, and a personal note together in a daily receipt. Save it as an image or share a small record of your progress. Whether you are building a study schedule, trying time blocking, or making a daily routine easier to follow, Timely helps you turn intentions into a day you can see. Some features require Timely Pro. AI planning requires an internet connection and is subject to a monthly usage allowance. See the app for current plans and included features. Plan your day. Focus on the present. Keep a little trace of what you did. Privacy Policy: https://timely.aonovel.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://timely.aonovel.com/terms.html Support: yomtaaa998@gmail.com

Screenshots

2FA Authenticator4 screens
Timely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timely at every 4 days against 2FA Authenticator's every 10 days. Timely also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. 2FA Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Timely sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 2FA Authenticator against 5.0 for Timely. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2FA Authenticator ships an update every 10 days, Timely every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
2FA Authenticator versus Timely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2FA AuthenticatorTimely
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊峰 罗Shenzhen Mengmi Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

2FA Authenticator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Timely

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

2FA Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Moat Authenticator Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Moat Authenticator Pro$12.991 Month
  • Moat Authenticator Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Moat Pro — Lifetime2 variants$29.99
4 purchases

Timely

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Timely Pro Lifetime Offer$15.99
  • Permanent$17.99

Questions

Is 2FA Authenticator free?
2FA Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timely free?
Timely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2FA Authenticator or Timely?
2FA Authenticator and Timely are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do 2FA Authenticator or Timely have ads?
Neither 2FA Authenticator nor Timely shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2FA Authenticator or Timely?
2FA Authenticator ships an update every 10 days, and Timely every 4 days. Most recently, 2FA Authenticator was updated on October 16, 2026 and Timely on October 22, 2026.

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