Comparison

Totem vs Authenticator © App 2FA

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

Head to head
About

Totem

Features
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Your verification codes, private and always with you. Totem generates the 2FA codes you need to sign in — instantly, offline, and without ever sending your secrets anywhere. There is no Totem account, no server, and no tracking. Your codes are sealed on your device. WHY TOTEM - Works offline. Codes are generated on your device. No network, no account, no sign-up. - Encrypted on device. Your secrets are sealed with AES-256 encryption in the iOS Keychain. - Never trapped. Export your accounts to an encrypted file any time — free, always. Totem doesn't hold your codes hostage. - No tracking, ever. No analytics, no ads, no third-party SDKs. We collect nothing. BUILT FOR IPHONE - A live countdown ring around every account, so you always know how long a code has left - Tap any code to copy it — with a haptic, and a clipboard that clears itself - Organize with pinning, categories, and instant search - Real brand icons for over 100 services - Full Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support MOVE OVER IN MINUTES Switching authenticators? Scan a standard export QR code and Totem imports your accounts in bulk — review the list, choose what to bring, and you're done. Large exports spread across several QR codes are handled automatically. You can also scan a code from a screenshot, or type one in by hand. FREE, AND HONEST ABOUT IT Unlimited accounts and unlimited codes are free, forever. No ads, no tracking, no account required. Totem Premium adds: - Encrypted iCloud sync — your accounts on all your devices, and restored in seconds on a new one - Recovery codes vault — store the backup codes services give you, protected by Face ID Premium is $24.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or $59.99 once for lifetime access. Cancel any time. PRIVACY, SERIOUSLY Totem has no servers. If you turn on iCloud sync, your accounts are encrypted on your device before they leave it and stored in your own private iCloud — as data we cannot read. We never see your accounts, and we never will. Privacy Policy: https://carrythetotem.com/policy Terms of Use: https://carrythetotem.com/terms

About

Authenticator © App 2FA

Features
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Authenticator is a secure 2FA Authenticator, Password Manager, and Secure Vault that protects your online accounts and sensitive information. Generate TOTP and OTP verification codes, securely manage passwords, recovery codes, secret keys, API keys, wallet seed phrases, and secure notes—all in one private app. Easily switch from Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or another authenticator app by importing supported accounts and continuing to protect your accounts with industry-standard two-factor authentication. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) • Generate secure TOTP and OTP verification codes • Scan QR codes to add accounts instantly • Add accounts manually • Import supported authenticator export files • Copy verification codes with one tap • Works with thousands of services supporting two-factor authentication Password Manager & Secure Vault • Generate strong, unique passwords • Securely store passwords and recovery codes • Save secret keys, API keys, wallet seed phrases, and secure notes • Organize everything into folders • Quickly search your saved accounts and records Password Health • Check passwords against known data breaches • Find weak, reused, and compromised passwords • Improve your overall password security Privacy & Security • Protect your vault with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode • Automatically lock the app after inactivity • Choose Light Mode, Dark Mode, or System Appearance • Securely store your data using the iOS Keychain Your passwords, authentication codes, recovery codes, secret keys, API keys, wallet seed phrases, and secure notes remain securely stored on your device. Password Health uses a privacy-preserving process that never sends your original passwords to the breach-checking service. Protect your digital life with secure 2FA authentication, password management, Password Health, and a private encrypted vault—all in one powerful Authenticator app. Subscription Unlock all premium features with an auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://manimaustudios.com/authenticator/privacypolicy.html Terms of Service: https://manimaustudios.com/authenticator/termsofservice.html

Screenshots

Totem4 screens
Authenticator © App 2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator © App 2FA at none against Totem's 2. Authenticator © App 2FA also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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. Totem sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Authenticator © App 2FA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Totem versus Authenticator © App 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotemAuthenticator © App 2FA
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConnor ZubreckiManimau Studios Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Totem

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Annual$59.99
None

Authenticator © App 2FA

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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