Comparison

Authenticator Password Manager vs SpotTheSpy

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator Password Manager

This app combines a password manager and a 2FA authenticator code generator with autofill capabilities. It offers secure access to web services and apps, with features like security scans and secure note storage. It supports multiple devices and provides secure backup and restore options.

Highlights
  • Password manager with autofill
  • 2FA code generator (HOTP/TOTP)
  • Security scan for weak/duplicate passwords
  • Secure notes with web portal access
  • Multi-device support with remote disable
  • Secure backup and restore
  • Browser extension integration
Features
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SAASPASS is a Password manager & Authenticator 2FA code generator with autofill & autologin capabilities. It is built with Security & Usability in mind and is secured by Passwordless MFA Password Manager Web and Browser access secured by passwordless MFA Over 100 Thousand pre-configured websites & mobile services Custom additions available AutoFill support Notes section Quick copy support Web portal Authenticator Code Desktop, Web & Browser extension access secured by passwordless MFA AutoFill support with password manager integration Notes section Quick copy support Support for both HOTP/TOTP. Support for 6, 7 and 8 digits Support for SHA1, SHA256, SHA512 Companies can share access to the Authenticator code across multiple individuals Security Scan Identifies which websites & apps you use in the password manager have: Authenticator 2FA format Duplicate passwords Weak passwords Secure Notes Save notes, edit it in the mobile app or web portal & enable it to be on multiple devices and be recoverable. Web access is secured by passwordless MFA Multiple Devices You can have SAASPASS securely on multiple devices. Comes with device management capabilities where you can remotely disable it. Recovery - Secure Backup & Restore Multiple secure recovery capabilities where you can prevent SIM swap attacks. This way if you lose your Authenticators and passwords, you can have them restored on your new device without going through the hassle of painstakingly setting each one individually. Autofill Both the password manager and Authenticator code generator are available on your desktop from both the web portal (login at https://www.saaspass.com/sd/#/login ) and the browser extension. They come with optional Autofill and AutoLogin capabilities on your mobile app as well as the desktop. iPad Multitasking with Split Screen & Landscape view support Password Generator Offline Support Download the SAASPASS browser extension to see the magic in action. It is available for the following browsers: Safari Chrome Firefox Microsoft Edge and Chromium browsers like: Brave Vivaldi There is NO need for a desktop application on your computer. The browser extension is a full blown application. Unlocking app: - Touch ID - Face ID - Scrambled Keypad - 4 or 6 digits as your PIN length SAASPASS app opening protection includes brute-force attack mitigation. Edit Order: Change the order of the Main Menu by choosing Customize Menu Layout under the Settings. Search Bar Use to quickly find services. Apple Watch support To enable SAASPASS Autofill go to your devices Settings > Passwords & Accounts > AutoFill Passwords After turning on AutoFill Passwords select SAASPASS. There are quick copy links under every service as well. - SAASPASS also offers security for employees, companies, developers, admins and computers. Developers can integrate multi-factor authentication (MFA) services with ready code snippets in multiple languages and SDKS from: developer.saaspass.com Companies can sign up for usage of MFA, SSO, IAM solutions, Directory Services, Team Password Manager, Enterprise Password Manager, Shared Authenticator codes with teams, the Shared Access Center, Adaptive Authentication from the www.saaspass.com website. Companies can integrate: On-premise applications Cloud applications Hybrid applications The Identity & Access Management of SAASPASS can be used to integrate many business and productivity applications including email and collaboration suites Out of the box integration to over 100 THOUSAND applications include, but are not limited to, the following services: VPN RDP RADIUS SAML OIDC OAuth 2 LDAP Active Directory Microsoft 365 Microsoft OWA Google Workspace G Suite Office 365 Salesforce On premise applications Dropbox 1password Zendesk Onelogin Keeper Zoho Freshdesk Netsuite Amazon Web Services (AWS) Clarizen Ping Samanage TSPlus Authy ShiftPlanning Duo Security Dashlane Lastpass Bitwarden Okta & many more

About

SpotTheSpy

This app detects unauthorized access to your online accounts by monitoring login locations. It alerts you to suspicious activity and provides tools to secure your accounts, such as logging out devices and changing passwords.

Highlights
  • Detects unauthorized account access
  • Monitors login locations
  • Sends immediate security alerts
  • Allows remote logout of devices
  • Facilitates password changes
  • Protects Gmail, Facebook, LinkedIn
Features
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Is someone seeing all your private emails? What about your facebook messages? Is someone spying on those? Spot the Spy will let you know! Find out how many intruders are spying on your private information. Prevent them from changing the passwords and closing you out of your accounts. How? Spot the Spy is a breaking new technology that alerts you immediately when someone hacks into one of your private accounts. Through the GPS in the your phone SpotTheSpy is able to determine your location and compare it with where your account is being used. SpotTheSpy will alert you if your accounts are being used from a different location than where you are. If you fear your account has been accessed by an intruder, the app enables you to sign out all devices, change your password or enable two-step verification. Thus, ensure that you once again is the only one having access to your account. Why do I need SpotTheSpy? *** 73% of Americans have fallen victim to some type of cyber crime. *** Over 40,000 online identity thefts happen every day. *** Cyber-attacks happened in 2017 at double the rate of 2016. *** The Big Asian Leak: 185 billion customers affected. What you get: Security 24/7 Privacy From People That Want to Spy On You Protect your money and your personal information, download the App Now Immediately receive a notification if your Gmail, Facebook or LinkedIn accounts are being used from somewhere that is not your current location. If you are at work and someone reads your mail at home we can warn you. With SpotTheSpy's complete security solution you’ll only need one app to control your security across all of your online accounts. How to use SpotTheSpy: - Install the app on your smartphone - SpotTheSpy asks for your permission to send you emails informing you about security issues if you don’t want to receive those feel free to decline the offer - SpotTheSpy asks​ for your permission to use your location to be able to send you location-specific alerts. If you do not grant SpotTheSpy permission to do so, you will not receive any alerts from the app. You can always change this in your iPhone’s settings - Choose the account or accounts you want SpotTheSpy to protect - SpotTheSpy does by no means share your data with any third parties or store any of your private information on servers. When logging into your account you are logging directly your account through either Facebook, Gmail or LinkedIn, which has nothing to do with SpotTheSpy. - SpotTheSpy will send you a notification if there is any unwanted activity on your accounts - If you receive a notification, you can react by logging out all other devices and changing your password - You can check your notification history whenever it suits you in “History” in the menu If you have any questions or feedback do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Send us an email at info@Spotthespy.com or add us to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpotTheSpy/ Subscription information: - After your 7 days free trial period, you are able to choose between a monthly or annual subscription plan. - Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you choose to upgrade your subscription plan at the then-current subscription price. - You can turn off auto-renew through your iTunes Account Settings, but you must do so within 24 hours before the end of your current subscription term to avoid renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase Terms of use: https://www.spotthespy.com/en/spotthespy-terms-conditions-last-updated-may-16th-2017 Privacy policy: https://www.spotthespy.com/privacy-policy-0

Screenshots

Authenticator Password Manager4 screens
SpotTheSpy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Authenticator Password Manager at 4 against SpotTheSpy's 2. Authenticator Password Manager also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Authenticator Password Manager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and SpotTheSpy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Authenticator Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 46% of SpotTheSpy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator Password Manager ships an update every 5 weeks, SpotTheSpy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Authenticator Password Manager versus SpotTheSpy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator Password ManagerSpotTheSpy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (56 ratings) — better3.5 (90 ratings)
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews — better46.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5690 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAASPASSPalmaso ApS

Customer experience

Authenticator Password Manager

All ratings56 ratings
Positive66.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative41.9%

SpotTheSpy

All ratings90 ratings
Positive58.9%
Neutral12.2%
Negative28.9%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative48.8%

User reviews

Authenticator Password Manager

From 56 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Good security
  • 🔑 Password management
  • 📱 Multi-device support
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient

Room to improve

  • 😞 Poor customer support
  • 💸 Paywalling features
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 📱 Inconsistent iOS experience
  • ❓ Confusing UI

SpotTheSpy

From 90 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Effective for detecting unauthorized access
  • 👍 Provides security alerts
  • 💯 Highly recommended for tracking
  • 🌟 Useful for identifying suspicious activity
  • 🚀 Can be effective for security purposes

Room to improve

  • ❌ Scan not available
  • ❌ App doesn't work
  • ❌ Login issues with Facebook/Gmail
  • ❌ Useless on iPhone
  • ❌ App is sketchy

Bugs and requests

Authenticator Password Manager

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when scanning QR code
  • App crashes when adding recovery phone
  • Authenticators not refreshing
  • Remote unlock and barcode scan rarely work
  • Login screen freezes
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  • Mac login issues after installation/uninstallation
  • Cannot change email
  • Apple Watch app not working
  • Proximity unlock issues
  • Broken since last few updates on Mac

Requested features

10 requests
  • SMS recovery option
  • Custom TOTP intervals
  • Easier device transfer
  • Improved iOS UI
  • Donation option
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  • Glance function for Apple Watch
  • Always-on Touch ID
  • Dark mode
  • Auto-disabling lock on trusted Wi-Fi
  • Better privacy policy

SpotTheSpy

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Scan not available
  • App doesn't work with iPhone
  • Password incorrect error for Facebook and Gmail
  • App goes back to home screen after login attempts
  • Error when trying to log in again
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  • App freezes while loading
  • App crashes and refuses to open
  • App gives a virus
  • App continues to have access after deletion
  • App detects nothing
  • Cannot bypass Gmail screen
  • App times out during login process
  • App doesn't protect already hacked accounts
  • App needs to be kept open to monitor
  • App loses access often and needs reconnecting

Requested features

9 requests
  • Support for more email accounts
  • Support for text messages
  • Option to unsubscribe
  • Clearer instructions on app usage
  • Ability to protect already hacked accounts
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  • Background operation for monitoring
  • Location tracking functionality
  • Support for Instagram accounts
  • Support for Yahoo email accounts

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Authenticator Password Manager

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Usage$2.991 Month
2 purchases

SpotTheSpy

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month SpotTheSpy Premium$3.491 Month
  • Annual SpotTheSpy premium$20.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator Password Manager free?
Authenticator Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpotTheSpy free?
SpotTheSpy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator Password Manager or SpotTheSpy?
Authenticator Password Manager is rated higher. Authenticator Password Manager averages 3.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while SpotTheSpy averages 3.5 from 90 ratings.
Do Authenticator Password Manager or SpotTheSpy have ads?
Neither Authenticator Password Manager nor SpotTheSpy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator Password Manager or SpotTheSpy?
Authenticator Password Manager ships an update every 5 weeks, and SpotTheSpy every 2 months. Most recently, Authenticator Password Manager was updated on October 23, 2026 and SpotTheSpy on October 24, 2026.

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