Anchor vs AuthenticatorPlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anchor
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Anchor helps you use your phone a little less — on your terms, and without a subscription. Pick the apps that pull at you, choose how firmly to hold them, and Anchor does the rest. It is built entirely on Apple's Screen Time tools and runs completely on your device. Nothing is uploaded, tracked, or shared. THREE WAYS TO BLOCK • Scheduled — put apps to bed during set hours, like 10pm to 8am. • Delayed access — a short, calming pause before an app opens. Friction, not a wall. • Daily budget — a time allowance; once it is spent, the app rests until tomorrow. A LOCK THAT HOLDS YOU TO IT Turn on a commitment lock and you will not be able to weaken or switch a profile off until it expires — you can only make it stronger. It adds a real cooldown before you can change your mind, for the moments willpower alone does not cut it. You always keep full control of your device in Settings. QUIET, ENCOURAGING INSIGHTS See how often you chose to wait, your streak of steady days, and the time you reclaimed — all counted privately on this phone. PAY ONCE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. The free version gives you one full-featured profile, commitment lock included. Unlock unlimited profiles and ready-made templates with a single one-time purchase. No monthly fee, ever. • 100% on-device — no account, no ads, no tracking • Supportive, never shaming • Beautiful in light and dark Anchor is a calm, one-time-purchase tool for anyone who wants a firmer, kinder way to step back from their phone.
AuthenticatorPlus
This app generates dynamic verification codes and securely manages passwords. It offers encrypted storage for your credentials and supports various authentication standards for enhanced online security.
- Dynamic verification code generation (TOTP/HOTP)
- Password management with strong password generator
- AES-256-GCM encryption for data vault
- Biometric and device passcode unlock
- Automatic sensitive content hiding
- Encrypted backup and restore
- Optional iCloud synchronization
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AuthenticatorPlus 是一款双重认证验证器与密码管理工具。动态验证码在设备本地生成,验证码账户与密码条目保存在加密 Vault 中,帮助你更安全、便捷地登录常用网站和服务。 【动态验证码】 • 支持 TOTP 与 HOTP 标准 • 支持 SHA-1、SHA-256 与 SHA-512 • 支持 6 位、7 位与 8 位验证码 • 可用于支持标准双重认证的网站和服务 【快速添加与迁移】 • 使用相机扫描二维码 • 从照片中识别一个或多个二维码 • 支持 Google Authenticator 迁移二维码 • 支持手动输入密钥及编辑账户参数 【密码管家】 • 保存网站、用户名、密码与备注 • 内置强密码生成器与密码强度提示 • 可设置敏感剪贴板自动清除时间 【隐私与安全】 • Vault 使用 AES-256-GCM 在设备端加密 • 加密密钥保存在 iOS Keychain • 支持 Face ID 或设备密码解锁 • App 进入后台时可自动隐藏敏感内容 • 支持使用独立密码保护的加密备份与恢复 • 可选 iCloud 同步:内容先在设备端加密,再写入你的私人 CloudKit 数据库 隐私政策:https://zhouzhongfa.github.io/AuthenticatorPlus/privacy.html 服务条款:https://zhouzhongfa.github.io/AuthenticatorPlus/terms.html Apple 标准 EULA:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AuthenticatorPlus at none against Anchor's 1. Anchor's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Anchor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AuthenticatorPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Anchor ships an update weekly, AuthenticatorPlus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anchor | AuthenticatorPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sahil Jain | 忠法 周 |
In-app purchases
Anchor
- Anchor Full$4.99
AuthenticatorPlus
No in-app purchases









