Comparison

QR Password Exchanger vs Authenticator Vault

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

Head to head
About

QR Password Exchanger

Features
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QR Password Exchanger lets you securely share passwords, Wi-Fi credentials, API keys, recovery codes and other short secrets with people you already trust. Instead of sending passwords in plain text through chat applications, exchange public keys once by scanning a QR code. Afterwards, every secret is encrypted specifically for the intended recipient before you share it through your favorite communication channel. The app does not require an account, phone number, email address or internet connection. Your private key never leaves your device. Continue using trusted communication channels such as WhatsApp, Signal, Microsoft Teams, Slack or email. QR Password Exchanger only replaces the plain-text password with encrypted data.

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Authenticator Vault

Features
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Your codes stay free. Your backup comes first. Your data stays yours. Authenticator Vault generates two-factor authentication codes (TOTP) for unlimited accounts, free forever. Before you add the first account, it asks you to enable backup so replacing or losing a phone does not have to mean losing your codes. FREE, WITHOUT TRAPS • Unlimited code generation and unlimited accounts • Search across every account • iCloud Keychain backup and sync between your iPhone and iPad • Add by scanning a QR code, reading a screenshot, pasting a setup link, or typing a key • Export every account anytime as QR codes, setup links, text, or a file • Face ID app lock • No ads, rating nags, weekly subscription, or forced trial • Human help with a reply within 24 hours PRIVACY BY DESIGN Secrets stay in Apple Keychain and sync through your personal iCloud Keychain with end-to-end encryption. We run no account server and cannot read your codes. OPTIONAL PRO Free features stay free. Pro adds: • Apple Watch code display • Folders, custom icons, and drag-to-reorder • Password-protected encrypted export • Printable paper recovery codes Prices are shown by the App Store in your local currency before purchase. There is no free-trial countdown. The yearly plan auto-renews through Apple; you can manage or cancel it from the app. Privacy Policy: https://andyliu77885511-art.github.io/authvault/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Password Exchanger3 screens
Authenticator Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Password Exchanger at none against Authenticator Vault's 2. Authenticator Vault's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Authenticator Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. QR Password Exchanger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Password Exchanger ships an update every 8 days, Authenticator Vault every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
QR Password Exchanger versus Authenticator Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Password ExchangerAuthenticator Vault
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin Garbadeꁒ 刘

In-app purchases

None

QR Password Exchanger

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Authenticator Vault

Subscriptions1
  • Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro (Lifetime)$29.99

Questions

Is QR Password Exchanger free?
QR Password Exchanger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator Vault free?
Authenticator Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Password Exchanger or Authenticator Vault have ads?
Neither QR Password Exchanger nor Authenticator Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Password Exchanger or Authenticator Vault?
QR Password Exchanger ships an update every 8 days, and Authenticator Vault every 2 days. Most recently, QR Password Exchanger was updated on October 19, 2026 and Authenticator Vault on October 24, 2026.

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