Fade Note vs Authenticator App+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fade Note
Capture fleeting thoughts and reminders without permanent clutter. This app lets you create notes with a set lifespan, from minutes to a week, and automatically fades them away. Keep your digital space tidy with temporary notes designed for privacy.
- Create temporary notes
- Set note lifespan (minutes to a week)
- Custom expiration dates
- Live countdown timers
- Search notes
- Organize with colors
- Restore from history
Read full descriptionHide full description
Not every thought needs to live forever. Fade Note is a calm, lightweight place for temporary notes. Write down what matters now, decide how long it should stay, and let it fade when its time is up. FEATURES • Create temporary notes in seconds • Choose a lifetime from 1 minute to 1 week • Set a custom expiration date and time • See a live countdown for every active note • Search notes by title or content • Organize notes with simple colors • Restore notes from your Faded history • Delete individual notes or clear the entire history • Turn off history to permanently remove expired notes PRIVATE BY DESIGN Fade Note requires no account. Your note titles and content are stored locally on your device and are not sent to a notes server. Whether it is a quick idea, a temporary reminder, a code snippet, or something you simply need to remember for a little while, Fade Note helps you capture it without creating permanent clutter.
Authenticator App+
Generate two-factor authentication codes and securely store passwords. Offers step-by-step setup, autofill capabilities, and iCloud sync for seamless device management. Protects your sensitive information with robust security features.
- Two-factor authentication code generation
- Password vault for storing credentials
- Autofill for codes and passwords
- iCloud sync across devices
- Widgets for quick access
- Encrypted backup and restore
Read full descriptionHide full description
Authenticator App+ creates the two-factor authentication (2FA) codes for your online accounts and keeps your passwords behind the same lock. Your codes and passwords are never sent to us. SET UP 2FA STEP BY STEP - Pick a service and follow a short guide to turn on two-factor authentication. No QR code needed - Or scan a QR code, or type a setup key - Recognizes 480+ services and shows their logos - Works with Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, PayPal, Discord, GitHub and any service that supports authenticator apps - Codes are created on your iPhone and work without an internet connection - Tap a code to copy it MOVE IN FROM ANOTHER APP - Google Authenticator: scan its transfer QR code - 2FAS: import its backup file - Aegis: import an unencrypted export - Other apps: import a list of otpauth links AUTOFILL Fill your verification codes and saved passwords in Safari and other apps, after Face ID, Touch ID or your PIN. Codes need iOS 18 or later. ICLOUD SYNC Keep your accounts in sync between your devices. Sync uses your own iCloud Keychain, end-to-end encrypted by Apple. We cannot read it. WIDGETS See a code on your Home Screen or Lock Screen without opening the app. PASSWORD VAULT Keep passwords, usernames and notes next to your codes, behind the same lock. BACKUP YOU CONTROL - Export an encrypted backup with a password you choose - Restore it on a new iPhone in seconds - Reinstalled the app? It offers your accounts back LOCKED DOWN - Opens with Face ID, Touch ID or your PIN - Asks for Face ID again before showing a secret key or a saved password - Slows down repeated wrong PIN attempts - Hides its contents in the app switcher PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No ads - No account to create - Your secret keys and passwords stay in the iOS Keychain on your device. They leave it only if you turn on iCloud Sync or export a backup yourself - Anonymous usage statistics and crash reports help us improve the app. They never contain your accounts, codes or passwords ALSO INCLUDED A browser tab that keeps no history, cookies or cache, so you can sign in without switching apps. Some features, including AutoFill, iCloud Sync, widgets, encrypted backup export and unlimited accounts, require a subscription. --- Auto Renewable Subscription Terms: • Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. • You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://bakirapps.com/privacy/authenticator Terms of Use: https://bakirapps.com/terms
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App+ at 4.4 against Fade Note's 1.0. Authenticator App+ also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). Fade Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Authenticator App+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Fade Note asks for nothing beyond the download.
Authenticator App+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App+ has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Fade Note | Authenticator App+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nguyen Thi Kim Chung | Bakir Store |
In-app purchases
Fade Note
No in-app purchases
Authenticator App+
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Premium Yearly$44.491 Year
Questions
Is Fade Note free?
Is Authenticator App+ free?
Which has better reviews, Fade Note or Authenticator App+?
Do Fade Note or Authenticator App+ have ads?
Other comparisons















