Comparison

LockMemo vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

LockMemo

Features
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Your memo. Yours alone. LockMemo is a private, on-device encrypted vault for passwords, 2FA codes, secure notes, file attachments, and recovery seed phrases. There is no LockMemo account, no LockMemo cloud holding your vault, no ads, and no analytics or crash-reporting SDKs. ONE VAULT FOR SENSITIVE DATA • Passwords and logins with custom fields, tags, and fast search • TOTP authenticator codes with QR scanning and Google Authenticator import • Private Markdown notes • Images, PDFs, and other file attachments encrypted inside your vault • BIP39 recovery seed phrases with extra safeguards when viewing PRIVATE BY DESIGN • AES-256-GCM encryption with Argon2id key derivation • Your master passphrase never leaves your device • Works fully offline • Face ID, Touch ID, and device biometrics for quick unlock • Auto-lock, clipboard auto-clear, and app-switcher blur for sensitive views • No advertising SDKs or behavioral tracking YOUR SYNC, YOUR CHOICE By default, your vault stays on your device. Optional LockMemo Premium unlocks backup and sync through a Git repository you control—GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or your own server. The Git remote—whether a hosting provider or your own server—receives only encrypted data and obfuscated file names; it cannot read your vault. Premium is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. The local vault works without it. IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTE Your master passphrase cannot be recovered. If you forget it, no one can recover your vault. Keep a safe, independent backup of your passphrase and critical recovery information. Keep your passwords, codes, notes, and private files under your control.

About

Authenticator

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Generate 2FA codes, manage passwords with AutoFill and get alerts when your accounts are exposed in data breaches. Your codes are created on your device and work fully offline. Fast, private and locked with Face ID. No account required. 2FA CODE GENERATOR • Instant setup: scan any QR code or enter a setup key by hand in seconds. • Works everywhere: industry-standard TOTP (RFC 6238) for all major platforms. • 100% offline: codes are generated right on your iPhone. • Quick copy: tap once to copy a code. PASSWORD MANAGER & AUTOFILL • Encrypted vault: keep all your logins safe in one place. • AutoFill: fill passwords and 2FA codes automatically in Safari and apps. • Password health check: find weak or reused passwords before hackers do. • Secured by the native iOS Keychain. SECURITY & BREACH MONITORING • Leak scanner: check if your email appears in known data breaches. • Security score: see the security of all your accounts at a glance. • Proactive alerts: get warned about weak or compromised credentials. PRIVATE BROWSER & ENCRYPTED BACKUP • In-app private browser: sign in quickly with your saved passwords and 2FA codes. • Secure cloud backup: back up your tokens and restore them easily on a new iPhone. MAXIMUM PRIVACY • Biometric lock: Face ID, Touch ID and PIN code. • No account required: your data stays private and under your control. WORKS WITH ALL MAJOR SERVICES Email, social media, shopping, payments, crypto exchanges, gaming, developer tools, cloud storage and work accounts. Any service that supports TOTP authentication. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to Premium to unlock unlimited accounts, encrypted cloud backup and advanced breach monitoring. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled 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 buy a subscription. Download Authenticator today and take full control of your digital security. Terms of Use: https://softdroidapp.com/authshield/terms Privacy Policy: https://softdroidapp.com/authshield/privacy

Screenshots

LockMemo4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LockMemo at every 2 weeks against Authenticator's every 5 weeks. LockMemo also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. LockMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockMemo ships an update every 2 weeks, Authenticator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
LockMemo versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockMemoAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNIXLIGHT TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDNaveed Ur Rahman Shah Ras khan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LockMemo

One-time1
  • LockMemo Premium (Lifetime)$9.99
3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is LockMemo free?
LockMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LockMemo or Authenticator have ads?
Neither LockMemo nor Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LockMemo or Authenticator?
LockMemo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator every 5 weeks. Most recently, LockMemo was updated on October 14, 2026 and Authenticator on October 25, 2026.

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