FreeOTP Authenticator vs Elgin Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FreeOTP Authenticator
Generate one-time passwords for enhanced online account security. This app creates temporary codes that, when used with your regular password, significantly strengthen your login protection. It functions even without an internet connection.
- Generates one-time passwords
- Works offline (airplane mode)
- Supports Google, Facebook, GitHub, etc.
- Compatible with TOTP/HOTP protocols
- Open source software
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FreeOTP adds a second layer of security for your online accounts. This works by generating one-time passwords on your mobile devices which can be used in conjunction with your normal password to make your login nearly impossible to hack. These passwords can be generated even when your phone is in airplane mode. FreeOTP works with many of the great online services you already use, including Google, Facebook, Evernote, GitHub and many more! FreeOTP also may work for your private corporate security if they implement the standardized TOTP or HOTP protocols. This includes great enterprise solutions like FreeIPA. FreeOTP is open source and free software! Licensed under the Apache 2.0 license, you can obtain the source code for FreeOTP at https://fedorahosted.org/freeotp for review or modification. Contributions are welcome!
Elgin Smart
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere using your smartphone. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members for seamless smart home management.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Customizable timers
- Device sharing with family
- Quick device connection
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Elgin Smart 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Elgin Smart at 4.7 against FreeOTP Authenticator's 3.2. FreeOTP Authenticator's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 18%) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 12 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Elgin Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 44 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of FreeOTP Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 18% of Elgin Smart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FreeOTP Authenticator ships an update every 6 months, Elgin Smart every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FreeOTP Authenticator | Elgin Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (172 ratings) | 4.7 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.3% of reviews — better | 17.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 172 — better | 44 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Red Hat | Elgin |
Customer experience
FreeOTP Authenticator
Elgin Smart
Bugs and requests
FreeOTP Authenticator
Reported bugs
3 issues- Camera not working for QR code scanning
- App crashing on launch or when unlocking accounts
- UI issues on larger iOS devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to manually enter account details
- Implement iCloud/cloud backup sync
- Allow renaming and deleting of accounts
- Provide Apple Watch support
Elgin Smart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FreeOTP Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Elgin Smart
No in-app purchases
Questions
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