Comparison

OTP Manager 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

OTP Manager

Securely manage your two-factor authentication tokens across all your Apple devices. Automatically sync codes via iCloud Keychain, making access seamless from iPhone to Apple Watch and desktop.

Highlights
  • 2 Factor Authentication
  • Token Management
  • HMAC Time Based One Time Passwords
  • iCloud Keychain Sync
  • QR Code Scanning
  • Multi-device Support
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OTP Manager is a 2 Factor Authenticator and Token Manager for HMAC based Time Based One Time Passwords, as used by Google, Facebook, Dropbox, and many more. Discover the power of secure automatic token synchronisation on all your devices via iCloud Keychain. Scan a QR code on your iPhone, have it automatically added on your desktop, and have it appear on you Apple Watch. Supports Googles Migration Export QR (up to 10 accounts) Regarding App Privacy, find our documents on our website: Privacy policy: https://stickybit.nl/otpmanager/privacypolicy.html EULA: https://stickybit.nl/otpmanager/eula.html

About

Authenticator App

This app generates secure two-factor authentication codes for your online accounts. It adds an extra layer of security to prevent unauthorized access and offers cloud backup for your authentication keys. Easily add accounts by scanning QR codes or manual entry.

Highlights
  • Secure accounts with 2FA
  • Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
  • Encrypted cloud backup and sync
  • Offline code generation
  • Add accounts via QR code or manual entry
  • Cross-device synchronization (Premium)
Features
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Your device can create secure 2FA (two-factor authentication) tokens for your internet accounts using the Authenticator app. The Authenticator app is a straightforward and free tool for Authenticator that creates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP). The Authenticator app adds an extra layer of security to your account, assisting you in preventing hackers from accessing it. You may save all of your keys in the cloud and access them whenever you need to with the 2FA Backup solution. Installing the Authenticator app on your new device will grant you access to your Keys in the event that you lose or damage your phone. You have the option of manually entering your secret key or scanning a QR Code for convenience. FEATURES: - Secure your Accounts Scan QR code or enter manually to add accounts. - Protect your passwords Manage & Storage your account passwords. - Offline Authenticator generates secure codes even offline, this will allow you to authenticate securely even when your device is in airplane mode. - Encrypted Backup: Backup & Sync your 2FA accounts with iCloud. With a PREMIUM subscription get Full Features of the Authenticator app: - Secure & Private: To make sure that only you have access to your data, all information stored in Authenticator is always encrypted, even when it is kept on iCloud. - Encrypted Backup: If you lose your device or decide to switch to a new one, you can always create a safely encrypted backup in Authenticator. - Across All Devices Synchronization: With Authenticator, all of your tokens will sync automatically across all Apple devices. - Faster access with Apple Watch or Touch ID: For easier access, use Apple Watch or Touch ID to unlock Authenticator. - A two-factor authentication system: By requiring both a standard password and a Time-based One-time Password, 2FA increases the security of the account twofold (TOTP). On the user's device, the Authenticator App creates a TOTP. - Backup -2FAS We're working on a remote backup service feature that will let you store service keys in a safe Authenticator Backup based on the cloud and retrieve them in the event that your phone is lost. You will be able to create codes using this capability on many devices (cross-device sharing). - Use Touch ID or Face ID to authorize Create one-time tokens needed to log in to your online accounts by using Touch ID or Face ID to verify your identity with the application. - Sync across devices Once set up with an online account, the application functions well on a variety of mobile devices and enables simultaneous logins from several devices. - No password was saved. The program creates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP), which are then kept locally on the user's phone without access to the internet. With this technique, login security is significantly increased. - All Popular Accounts: In addition to thousands of other service providers, we support the most well-known ones including Facebook, Coinbase, Amazon, Gmail, Instagram, and Roblox. We also accept tokens with 8 digits. "Authenticator App helps you to secure all your online accounts. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Term of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-service-authenticator Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-authenticator/home

Screenshots

OTP Manager4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OTP Manager at none against Authenticator App's shown. OTP Manager also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Authenticator App's advantage is ratings volume (547 vs 164). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OTP Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year and Authenticator App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for OTP Manager against 4.4 for Authenticator App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 164 and 547 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of OTP Manager's written reviews are positive against 36% of Authenticator App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OTP Manager ships an update every 4 days, Authenticator App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OTP Manager versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOTP ManagerAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (164 ratings) — better4.4 (547 ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings164547 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos de Boer Ver VoornFire Technologies Hong Kong Limited

Customer experience

OTP Manager

All ratings144 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative38.3%

Authenticator App

All ratings547 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.3%

User reviews

OTP Manager

From 164 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as expected
  • 👍 iCloud sync works
  • 👍 Backup/restore feature
  • 👍 Simple design
  • 👍 Menu bar option for quick access

Room to improve

  • 😞 No QR scanner included
  • 😞 No instructions provided
  • 😞 Difficult to set up
  • 😞 Useless without instructions
  • 😞 Requires credit card info (for some users)

Authenticator App

From 547 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Strong security and protection features
  • ✅ Effective 2FA functionality
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward to use

Room to improve

  • 💰 Deceptive pricing model - advertised as free but charges subscription
  • 💳 Aggressive upselling of premium/pro version
  • ⚠️ Lack of transparency about costs
  • 📞 Poor customer support and unresponsive developers
  • 🔐 Suspicious data harvesting and privacy concerns

Bugs and requests

OTP Manager

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App no longer adds accounts with otpm files or QR
  • App displays green check and hangs on camera view
  • App doesn't open on Sequoia 15.1
  • Adding tokens via iPhone is broken
  • App crashes when dragging window from one screen to another
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  • App has a penchant for expiring tokens without displaying new ones
  • Menu bar menu turns gray for a short time
  • Window position and layout not remembered
  • It deleted OTPs when machines were moved
  • Cannot get this to work with Amazon
  • Numbers started scrolling continuously after entering code
  • Items padding in toolbar window is too big
  • Item's background color should be customizable
  • Text / shortcut info in small icon set are not necessary

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add QR scanner
  • Provide clear user instructions/tutorials
  • Add ability to add token from toolbar window
  • Customize padding in toolbar window
  • Customize item background color
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  • Option to hide menu bar icon
  • Add dark mode
  • Allow font and background color customization
  • Append a 'return' after copied code
  • Improve clarity of instructions and terminology
  • Fix adding tokens via iPhone
  • Add option to not display icon in menu bar
  • Remember window position and layout

Authenticator App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App stops working after initial setup period
  • Users locked out of accounts
  • Repeated unauthorized subscription charges
  • App fails to function despite payment

Requested features

3 requests
  • Clear pricing disclosure upfront
  • Better customer support channels
  • Option to use app without premium subscription

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OTP Manager

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Donation$5.491 Year
One-time1
  • Donate Once$4.99
5 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Full Version 3D TRIAL3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Full Version$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Full Version$24.991 Month
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  • Annual Subscription With Trial3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is OTP Manager free?
OTP Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OTP Manager or Authenticator App?
OTP Manager is rated higher. OTP Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.4 from 547 ratings.
Do OTP Manager or Authenticator App have ads?
Authenticator App shows ads; OTP Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, OTP Manager or Authenticator App?
OTP Manager ships an update every 4 days, and Authenticator App every 9 days. Most recently, OTP Manager was updated on October 11, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 14, 2026.

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