Comparison

Totem vs Authenticator app

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

Features
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Keep every account secure in one encrypted vault. Protect your online identity with lightning-fast two-factor authentication (2FA) and password management. Lock everything behind Face ID or Touch ID, sync seamlessly across your devices, and never get locked out again. KEY FEATURES • INSTANT QR SETUP Scan a QR code to add accounts in seconds—no manual typing or long setup keys required. • SECURE 2FA & TOTP CODES Generate accurate time-based 2FA codes for all your logins. Codes refresh automatically and are instantly ready when you sign in. • BIOMETRIC PROTECTION Lock your vault with Face ID or Touch ID. Your sensitive data stays encrypted and accessible only to you. • PASSWORD MANAGER & GENERATOR Store usernames, passwords, and secure notes in one place. Built-in generator creates strong, customizable passwords with custom lengths, symbols, and characters. • HOME SCREEN WIDGETS & APPLE WATCH Access your 2FA codes without opening the app. Copy codes with a single tap or view them straight from your Home Screen widgets and Apple Watch. • ENCRYPTED CLOUD SYNC & BACKUP Keep your accounts automatically in sync across all your devices. Cloud backups ensure you never lose access to your accounts, even if you upgrade or lose your phone. • SMART ORGANIZATION Sort accounts into custom categories—Finance, Social, Work, Gaming, Crypto—and instantly find any code with smart search. • WORKS WITH 1,500+ PLATFORMS Compatible with any service using standard 2FA (TOTP): email providers, social networks, cloud storage, crypto exchanges, developer tools, and more. --- DISCLAIMER This app is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft, Google, Authy, Apple, PayPal, Instagram, Meta, Facebook, TikTok, GitHub, or any other third-party services mentioned. All trademarks, company names, and logos belong to their respective owners and are used solely to indicate compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://totply.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://totply.com/terms

Screenshots

Totem4 screens
Authenticator app4 screens

Verdict

The call

Totem and Authenticator app are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Authenticator app sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Totem versus Authenticator app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotemAuthenticator app
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.526.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConnor ZubreckiRemote Control TV LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Totem

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Annual$59.99
10 purchases

Authenticator app

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Subscription T3$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription T2$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription T1.5$6.997 Days
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  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription T3$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription T2$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription T1.5$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Purchase OTP app T3$29.99
  • Lifetime Purchase OTP app T2$59.99
  • Lifetime Purchase OTP app T1.5$69.99

Questions

Is Totem free?
Totem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator app free?
Authenticator app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Totem or Authenticator app have ads?
Neither Totem nor Authenticator app shows ads.

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