Comparison

Mindset vs Authenticator 2FA

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

Head to head
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Mindset

Features
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A better you isn't built on motivation. It's built on enforcement. Mindset doesn't remind you to focus. It forces you to. When you start a session, your selected apps and websites become completely unusable. Not hidden. Not grayed out. Blocked. The block screen is full-screen, non-dismissible, and cannot be bypassed. There are no warnings, no grace periods, no workarounds. ENFORCEMENT, NOT MOTIVATION Most focus apps send you notifications, play sounds, or show streaks. Mindset takes a different approach: it makes distraction structurally impossible. Block an app - and its website is blocked too. Switching to a browser doesn't help. The loophole is closed. Especially effective for people with ADHD. When your brain resists friction and seeks stimulation, the only thing that works is removing the option entirely. Mindset eliminates the decision so you never have to fight it. SESSIONS Set a timer, select what to block, and start. While the session is active, blocked content is completely inaccessible and every access attempt is logged. When you hit the block screen, you see a quote from the category you chose - Biblical Insight, Quran, Stoic Wisdom, Science & Neuroscience, Classical Philosophy, Deep Space Perspective, Innovators & Scientific Minds, or Mr Roaster if you need a reality check. A moment of stillness instead of a moment of distraction. Choose how you handle breaks: Timed break pool - 15 minutes total, use it when you need it Challenge unlock - earn your way back with push-ups or a round of tic-tac-toe Titan Mode - no breaks, no unlocks, no exits POMODORO Work in structured intervals built around how your brain actually focuses. Customize your work time, rest time, and session count. Start it, lock in, and let the timer do the rest. OPEN BLOCKING No timer. No end point. Block for days or weeks. For people who need discipline without boundaries. YOUR SCREEN TIME, EXPOSED See exactly how much time you've spent on your phone today, this week, this month. Track how many times you picked it up - every single one. Watch the numbers change as Mindset does its job. ROOMS - FOCUS TOGETHER OR FAIL TOGETHER This is where Mindset becomes something else entirely. The host creates a Room, selects app categories to block, and invites up to 4 others. The moment someone joins, those categories are locked on their phone. No setup. No negotiation. Blocked. Then the session begins. Every phone in the Room is enforced simultaneously. If someone tries to open a blocked app, the entire Room sees it. Their dot goes red. Everyone knows. There is nowhere to hide. No breaks in Rooms. Ever. You either focus or you expose yourself to the people you invited. Rooms auto-terminate after 24 hours and can recur daily so your group shows up and locks in every single day. This is accountability that actually works - not a leaderboard, not a chat, not a streak. Real-time enforcement in front of real people. PRIVATE & SAFE Mindset is built on Apple's official Screen Time API. Your app activity never leaves your device. No data is sold, no browsing is tracked, no usage is monitored by us. Enforcement happens locally - on your phone, by your phone. BUILT FOR DISCIPLINE Mindset is for people who are done negotiating with themselves. We don't motivate. We enforce. Because a better you deserves better tools. Terms of Use (EULA): https://mindsetapp.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://mindsetapp.io/privacy

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Authenticator 2FA

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Authenticator โ€“ 2FA Security Codes Simple, secure, and always in your pocket. Protect your online accounts with fast, reliable two-factor authentication. Authenticator generates time-based one-time passcodes (TOTP) for all your favorite services โ€” no internet connection required. Why Authenticator? Bank-Level Security Your secret keys are encrypted and stored securely on your device. We never see your codes, and nothing is uploaded to third-party servers without your permission. Instant Setup Scan a QR code or enter a setup key manually โ€” you'll be generating codes in seconds. Compatible with Google, Microsoft, GitHub, Amazon, and thousands of other services that support TOTP/HOTP standards. Clean, Intuitive Design A beautifully simple interface makes managing dozens of accounts effortless. Search, organize into folders, and customize icons for quick recognition. https://www.hypeyazilim.org/privacy.html https://www.hypeyazilim.org/terms.html

Screenshots

Mindset4 screens
Authenticator 2FA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator 2FA at none against Mindset's 3. Authenticator 2FA also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Mindset sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Authenticator 2FA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Mindset versus Authenticator 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindsetAuthenticator 2FA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.116.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size102 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuseynbala GurbanliHYPE YAZILIM

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mindset

Subscriptions3
  • Mindset Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Mindset Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Mindset Premium Annually7 Days trial$119.991 Year
None

Authenticator 2FA

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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