Comparison

Station vs 2FA Authenticator (2FAS)

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

Head to head
About

Station

Digitally track, edit, and synchronize employee working hours. Set up stationary time tracking for multiple employees or manage your own time records, view hours accounts, and track vacation days.

Highlights
  • Digital time tracking
  • Edit and synchronize working hours
  • Stationary time tracking for multiple employees
  • View time tracking overview
  • Track hourly account and vacation days
  • Clock in/out and take breaks
  • Employee PIN stamping
Features
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The Papershift time clock is the ideal way to digitally track, edit and synchronize employee working hours with the Papershift Cloud. Settings and time records are automatically synchronized when a network connection is available and are always up to date. In addition to these basic functions, the app also offers: -ADMIN FEATURES- With an Admin Account you can set up a stationary time tracking device for several employees. For example, a tablet at a central location where employees can clock in, clock out and take a break. Automatic breaks or tags can also be taken into account. -EMPLOYEE FEATURES- With an employee account, in addition to using the mobile clocking functions, an overview of existing time tracking can be displayed and edited, and the current hours account can be viewed. Also keep track of your hourly account and your remaining vacation days. All this can be done easily via an existing Papershift login. -ADDITIONAL FEATURES- Explore more options, such as stamping via employee pin or confirmation with signature. If you have any questions contact our support: support@papershift.com

About

2FA Authenticator (2FAS)

Securely log in to your online accounts with two-factor authentication. This app protects your personal data and passwords from cyber threats with a simple, private, and open-source solution. It offers easy token restoration, app protection, and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Token backup and restore
  • App protection with passcode/biometrics
  • Open-source and transparent
  • Offline functionality
  • Cross-device sync
  • One-tap authentication with browser extensions
Features
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2FAS is the easiest way to enable two-factor authentication (or multi-factor authentication) to verify your identity and securely log in to accounts to keep your personal data and passwords protected from cyber threats — all from one app, 100% free! The world’s most secure, private, and simple 2FA app. Secure: • Easily restore your tokens with backups. • Add app protection with your passcode or biometrics. • 2FAS is open-source, transparent, and community-driven. Simple: • 2FAS syncs across your mobile devices. • An interface designed for simplicity. • One-tap authentication with 2FAS Browser Extensions. • Multi-language support. • Quick guides for setup and support. Private: • 2FAS works offline. • 2FAS doesn't store any passwords or metadata. • 100% anonymous use, no account required. It’s not too late to protect your data, so what are you waiting for? Protect your online accounts and services now with TOTP and HOTP algorithms. Start using the 2FAS authenticator app today! If you have any questions, talk with us on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/q4cP6qh2g5 Learn more about 2FAS: • Check our GitHub repository: https://github.com/twofas • Visit our website at: https://2fas.com/ • Follow us on X: https://x.com/2FAS_com • Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2FAS

Screenshots

Station4 screens
2FA Authenticator (2FAS)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) at 4.7 against Station's 3.0. 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 48%) and ratings volume (36K vs 2). Station's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2FA Authenticator (2FAS) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) has 36K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Station's written reviews are positive against 77% of 2FA Authenticator (2FAS)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Station ships an update every 2 months, 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Station versus 2FA Authenticator (2FAS): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStation2FA Authenticator (2FAS)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (36K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews77.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings236K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB81 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPapershift GmbHTwo Factor Authentication Service Inc.

Customer experience

Station

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative48.1%

2FA Authenticator (2FAS)

All ratings35,640 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews723 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative17.3%

Bugs and requests

Station

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

2FA Authenticator (2FAS)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tokens disappearing after device changes
  • Push notification failures
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Alphanumeric passcode option
  • Custom icon uploads
  • Apple Watch app
  • Desktop/web app
  • Improved support and communication

In-app purchases

None

Station

No in-app purchases

None

2FA Authenticator (2FAS)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Station free?
Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) free?
2FA Authenticator (2FAS) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Station or 2FA Authenticator (2FAS)?
2FA Authenticator (2FAS) is rated higher. Station averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) averages 4.7 from 36K ratings.
Do Station or 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) have ads?
Neither Station nor 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Station or 2FA Authenticator (2FAS)?
Station ships an update every 2 months, and 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) monthly. Most recently, Station was updated on October 15, 2026 and 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) on October 24, 2026.

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