2fa App reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 483 Reddit reviews across 27 subreddits and 59 posts to rank the best 2fa App brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Bitwarden, r/privacy, r/ProtonMail, r/macapps, r/androidapps. Top-rated brands include 2FAS (4.2/5), Aegis (4.7/5), Authy (4.0/5).
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Reviews483
Subreddits27
Posts59
Brands70
Products19
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#1
2FAS
4.2
(70)
"2FAS is one of the best authenticator apps out there that I recommend trying."
"2FAS it's open source now and works with both ios and android, you can do local or cloud backups as well."
"I use 2FAS on my iPhone."
"The amazing 2fas Auth app. Really well made and open source."
"2FAS. Open source and really secure."
"The choice will be the open source app 2FAS"
"2FAS or you can take it up a notch and use a yubico."
"2FAS"
"2fas"
"2FAS is super convenient for me because it has browser autofill so that I don't have to type the numbers and backup to Google."
#2
Aegis
4.7
(62)
"Aegis is great. And it is super easy to back up into a Cryptomator vault."
"I'll suggest starting with an authenticator like Aegis for now. I use it myself and it hasn't given me any issues thus far."
"Use Aegis 2fa."
"Aegis"
"Nothing can beat Aegis."
"Aegis 🛐"
"Aegis or Bitwarden"
"Aegis for Android"
"Been using Aegis for a long time and so far no complains"
"Aegis"
#3
Authy
4.0
(50)
"I would never trust any other app, especially those random ones in your screenshot, with such sensitive information."
"Authy. It does everything I need: it can be synced on multiple devices and can be easily accessed from Apple Watch and MacBook, besides the iPhone and my Android phone."
"I use authy extension on Raycast."
"Have you ever tried Authy CLI with Raycast (Extension) before? It's so handy with shortcuts, you must try it."
"Authy is pretty good for Android or iPhone! Super easy to use and reliable!"
"This is why I used Authy which backs up and syncs to all my devices."
"I truly like OTP Auth. It's not open source though."
"ICloud sync across all devices, secure app with touch/Face ID."
"FWIW, I was an Authy fan (desktop app s"
"I like Authy"
#4
Ente Auth
4.4
(34)
"Ente Auth seems to work well since it’s cross platform."
"Ente Auth and Bitwarden Authenticator are open source and well trusted."
"Try ente auth it's free open source has end to end encrypted cloud backup."
"Ente & 2FAS are both great options and I've used both."
"I use Ente Auth. the criteria I used that made me end up with ente auth."
"Ente - Cloud sync."
"Auth Ente, 2FAS, or Aegis (Android only)."
"I love Ente Auth, I also use their photos service"
"Ente Auth is kinda amazing."
"Very reliable and works on almost all OS out there"
#5
Bitwarden
4.4
(30)
"Bitwarden."
"Bitwarden. Any device."
"Bitwarden all day."
"I paid $100 for 10 years in advance and store most of my OTPs and passkeys in Bitwarden."
"Bitwarden"
"Use 2FA in Bitwarden for years. Sync across every device, works super."
"Bitwarden is perfect."
"Bitwarden for 1.5FA but superb ease of use."
"Bitwarden. Or Keychain."
"Bitwarden can handle TOTP and has a desktop app."
#6
Ente
4.4
(24)
"Ente Auth is great. Personally I use my Yubikeys but if you don’t go that route Ente is great"
"I use Ente Auth as my authenticator app."
"For applications, "Ente Auth" is also open source"
"Ente Auth, 2FAS, Aegis (Android Only), Bitwarden Authenticator, KeepassXC (with a mobile variant like KeepassDX)."
"Ente Auth"
"Ente auth."
"Been using Ente for a few months now and really happy with it."
"I am partial to Ente Auth. Their entire stack is open Source, syncs across devices E2E encrypted, the app is beautiful."
"I switched to [www.ente.io/auth](http://www.ente.io/auth) and im loving it."
"I’ll shamelessly say check out Ente Auth. It’s an encrypted cloud based authenticator but it’s completely free to either go to cloud or just keep it offline"
#7
Yubico
4.4
(21)
"Yubikey, no other option. Use their authenticator app to generate codes if the app/site doesn’t support the physical key."
"I use Yubikey hardware keys for accounts like ProtonMail or Bitwarden."
"I use Yubikey 5 as my OTP generator and FIDO2 key"
"For normal use, smartphone passkey (with biometrics) for primary daily use, Yubikey for backup."
"When I first got my two YubiKeys, my plan was to carry one with me for daily use on my keychain and keep the other as a backup."
"I use a YubiKey 5C NFC. Absolutely love it."
"Use Yubikey and have auth app like Aegis or Ente Auth on a different device as your backup."
"I use both. Youbikey + proton for 2FA and standard notes."
"Yubikey 5 or 5c, depending upon if you need USB A or C"
"I use Yubico Authenticator. I've been very happy with it."
#8
Yubikey
5.0
(14)
"I don't recommend an app, but rather a hardware 2FA device such as a Yubikey."
"I went a different way and use Yubikey for TOTP."
"I keep all my 2FA codes on a yubikey."
"Yubikey is the best if you want to spend the money."
"Yubikey with Bitwarden is my winning combination."
"My banking apps, email accounts, etc all use Yubikey."
"Yubikey or otp Auth. The two safest"
"Yubikey security key setup as WebAuthn. $25 each, have a minimum of 2."
"I recommend a YubiKey to store TOTP."
"This! + Yubikeys"
#9
1Password
4.8
(14)
"1Password."
"I have an account with 1Password... it offers 2FA and it works really well."
"1Password for sure. It’s more involved to setup but supports cross device."
"1Password for cross platform or the new Passwords app in IOS 18 if you live only in the apple ecosystem."
"I like 1Password for cross platform."
"1Password."
"1Password all day."
"Can’t go wrong with 1Password."
"Poor soul. I use 1Password. It auto fills my passwords, and when the 2FA prompt comes up it fills in my code for me."
"1password has the feature built in."
#10
OTP Auth
4.3
(11)
"[OTP Auth](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/otp-auth/id659877384)"
"OTP Auth - Open Source and doesn’t collect any data about you."
"I’ve used OTP Auth for years, and it’s great."
"I switched to OTP Auth a while ago and imported my Authy codes."
"I’m using OTP Auth. Comes recommended by Steve Gibson"
"I am using OTP Auth."
"I like it because of apple watch support also you can store your 2fa codes into folders."
"I liked Raivo but it doesn’t offer widget and watchOS app. So I switch to OTP Auth already."
"On iOS I highly recommend https://cooperrs.de/otpauth.html."
"I really like OTP Auth."
#11
Authenticator
4.6
(9)
"If you’re worried about losing your OTP codes, I’d highly recommend trying Authenticator"
"I’ve been using Authenticator and it’s been great for syncing across devices."
"If you’re looking for a cross-platform 2FA app that prioritizes privacy, security, and ease of use, check out my app: Authenticator."
"If you’re searching for a reliable multi-platform 2FA app, I’d recommend trying out our authenticator app."
"I use this Authenticator app with widgets."
"I used the free open-source authenticator app."
"I have used Authenticator on a friend's phone."
"Authenticator."
"Simple clean interface."
#12
KeePassXC
4.1
(9)
"KeePassXC is "the safest and most secured 2FA app.""
"KeePassXC is open source. It allows you to back up passwords and tokens."
"KeePassXC is open source. It allows you to back up passwords and tokens."
"You can use KeePassXC on your desktop."
"- passwords in KeePassXC file on laptop - TOTP secrets in a different KeePassXC file on laptop."
"KeepassXC and bitwarden are both password managers and support 2FA"
"PC: KeepassXC."
"I use a separate encrypted KeePassXC 2FA database on my Mac."
"You can use another PW manager for 2FA - KeePassXC."
#13
Raivo
4.0
(9)
"I like how easy it is to export and edit your TOTP codes"
"Raivo is pretty great."
"I do like Raivo's design and UI better"
"Have you looked into Raivo?"
"Check out Raivo - https://github.com/raivo-otp/ios-application"
"Raivo for iPhone. Tofu for iPad."
"I'd say Raivo OTP."
"I'd recommend Raivo OTP."
"Raivo, though wish it was easy to migrate from Google Authenticator to Raivo."
#14
Google Authenticator
3.9
(9)
"Google Authenticator is great, it's free, and it runs on both iOS and Android."
"Google authenticator"
"I've been using Google's authenticator (nothing else from Google though)."
"Google Authenticator because Google won't push an update with a backdoor."
"I use google authenticator. It’s completely free and backups."
"Google Authenticator for 2FA."
"Google Authenticator will let you do a device transfer now."
"Not saying it's the best app, but if you use Google Authenticator it's important to know that it does NOT automatically synch to your account."
#15
Apple
4.3
(8)
"Apple password can manage 2fa flawlessly."
"If you mainly use Apple devices, iCloud Keychain is the best."
"Apple passwords does 2fa and is pretty sweet."
"Apple Built-in Passwords Manager has 2FA & Passkeys."
"You could use Apple's Password-App or, if you have a Mac with a M-Chip, download the iPad-Version of Authy from the Mac-Appstore."
"Why not use the built in Apple keychan (passwords)?"
"Apple Keychain."
"I use the built in keychain one, it's good when you have more apple devices."
#16
Microsoft Authenticator
4.0
(8)
"I also use Microsoft Authenticator but Authy can sync across devices in real time afaik."
"Microsoft authenticator"
"Microsoft authenticator though I might consolidate to 1password."
"Microsoft Authenticator. Supports backups that you can restore onto multiple devices."
"The Microsoft one is good and you will probably need it regardless if you have any Microsoft logons."
"I've been using that on for a number of years."
"Microsoft Authenticator is a good app, but it’s closed source."
"Microsoft Authenticator or buy a Yubikey."
#17
Strongbox
4.4
(7)
"I pay for strongbox pro. It is a keepass database app."
"I love Bitwarden but Strongbox is winning me over. So many great features packed into it and it’s beautifully designed."
"Strongbox is so lit, if I didn’t have Bitwarden or tried out Proton Pass I’d have Strongbox for the password generation options."
"Strongbox."
"I tried Strongbox for a week and yeah, easily would’ve won me over if I didn’t have a password manager already."
"Check out Strongbox. I like it because I can self host my database."
"OTP Auth is great. Also you can set up your 2FA in Strongbox."
#18
Authenticator Pro
4.3
(7)
"I use Authenticator Pro and have for years - open source, ad free, totally free."
"I used to use Aegis, but switched to Authenticator Pro. Don't regret it."
"I suggest "Authenticator Pro""
"If you want an app on Wear OS too I recommend Authenticator Pro."
"Authenticator pro. Does everything I want it to do."
"For me the ui is much better than Aegis, connects with smart watch"
"Authenticator Pro is a really nice open source one."
#19
Raivo OTP
4.6
(5)
"+1 for Raivo."
"I have tried many OTP apps on iPhone and ended up only keeping Raivo OTP."
"Raivo OTP hands down."
"Raivo or Otp Auth. Authy sucks."
"And this one."
#20
Microsoft
4.4
(5)
"I use Microsoft authenticator -You can enable app lock so that you always unlock the app before copying codes."
"I use the Microsoft Authenticator app, which has worked well for me for the past few years."
"I use Microsoft Authenticator for my back up for Proton."
"Microsoft’s Authenticator has came a long way and is now my go to."
"Microsoft Authenticator, free, no ads."
#21
andOTP
4.4
(5)
"That leaves AndOTP as the best one. User friendly UI. Open Source."
"I'm the main developer of andOTP and I just wanted to say thank you for your nice review."
"I've been happy with AndOTP"
"I use andotp, i dont know if it is available on ios."
"AndOTP from F-DROID."
#22
Duo
4.0
(5)
"I use duo sense it’s what my university used"
"I’d also recommend 2FAS."
"My work requires 'Duo', so I have to keep that app."
"Duo is a great option."
"Try DUO. It has a nice admin dashboard and the best thing about it is the push-to-2fa feature."
#23
Step Two
4.0
(5)
"The best bar none"
"I absolutely love Step Two."
"I tried step two ( https://steptwo.app/ ) was much faster than Authy."
"Step Two it looks great and syncs with iCloud."
"I use the now-defunct 2STP."
#24
Tofu
4.3
(4)
"I know it exists an FOSS named tofu."
"Tofu, it’s so simple to use. It’s open source, doesn’t require connectivity, doesn’t connect to an external cloud and easy process when switching phones."
"Tofu is nice too, but I don't believe it backs up like OTP Auth."
"I'm using Tofu."
#25
Yubico Authenticator
4.7
(3)
"I have been using yubico Authenticator with a yubikey for a few years now and it’s great."
"Get a YubiKey and use Yubico authenticator."
"If you have a Yubikey, you can use Yubico authenticator."
#26
Proton Pass
4.3
(3)
"I'm using Proton Pass and am super happy with it. But I guess Authy would be another option."
"I use Proton Pass, unless youre worried about that attack vector entirely, then Id say Ente or Bitwarden"
"Protonpass or Bitwarden. Seriously you don't need a separate app as most decent password managers handle it."
#27
KeePass
3.3
(3)
"Keepass does have support for 2FA."
"Keepass just to keep everything in one place."
"Idk if it's cross platform, but products in the Keepass family can do TOTP."
#28
Thetis
4.0
(2)
"I have this key for testing and it worked great under Linux but it doesn't support the challenge phrase response for KeePassXC so had to use the more expensive YubiKey 5 NFC."
"I got the thetis pro security key. And bitwarden authenticator (authentication code for Proton pass)"
#29
Enpass
4.0
(2)
"Enpass."
"I use Enpass for years. It can sync locally via wifi or via cloud."
#30
Tofu Authenticator
4.0
(2)
"This has been recommended on here a few rimes."
"Tofu."
#31
Bitwarden Authenticator
4.0
(2)
"Bitwarden has a separate TOTP authenticator app as well."
"BW Auth app is maturing quickly."
#32
KeePassium
4.0
(2)
"KeePassium works great if you have some more sensitive TOTP codes you want to store separate or even the TOTP code for bitwarden itself."
"Personally I like KeePassium as it really works well for TOTP codes."
#33
Duo Mobile
3.5
(2)
"My company uses DUO mobile, I just sticked with it for my personal accounts."
"Duo Mobile by Duo Security."
#34
iOS Password Vault
5.0
(1)
"Imo that’s the best option."
#35
Zoho OneAuth
5.0
(1)
"Check out OneAuth from Zoho! Long time user of OneAuth! Having multiple devices."
#36
Yubico Security Key
5.0
(1)
"I use a Yubico Security Key."
#37
2FA Guard
5.0
(1)
"The best 2FA App for Windows if you don't have a Yubikey is 2FA Guard."
#38
Zoho
5.0
(1)
"Check out OneAuth from Zoho! Long time user of OneAuth! Having multiple devices? It’s available on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and also supports watchOS and WearOS!"
#39
OnlyKey
5.0
(1)
"OnlyKey does it all if you're looking for a MFA device."
#40
FreeOTP
5.0
(1)
"FreeOTP"
#41
2FAuth
5.0
(1)
"You can run 2fauth on Docker. I am very satisfied."
#42
OVault
5.0
(1)
"Runs on both iOS and macOS, and is totally free and open source."
#43
Sentinel Authenticator
5.0
(1)
"Very good."
#44
OTP
5.0
(1)
"I use OTP. Perfect. No complaints."
#45
SAASPASS
4.0
(1)
"SAASPASS."
#46
LastPass Authenticator
4.0
(1)
"Simple and easy to use."
#47
Roland Moers OTP Auth
4.0
(1)
"It's one of the only authenticators that still works for iOS 13 and earlier."
#48
Obsidian
4.0
(1)
"Obsidian."
#49
Trezor
4.0
(1)
"I use my trezor safe 3 as a 2FA key."
#50
Red Hat
4.0
(1)
"Until now I still prefer the use of Red Hat’s FreeOTP over any other authenticators on iOS."
#51
Ledger
4.0
(1)
"A ledger device can be used as a FIDO token"
#52
Token2
4.0
(1)
"Token2 if you're outside the US, Yubikey if you're in the US. Both are around the $25 mark."
#53
Daito Authenticator
4.0
(1)
"Try the shared 2FA solution, Daito Authenticator. You can share 2FA access with specific people or teams."
#54
AuthenticatorPro
4.0
(1)
"For Android: AuthenticatorPro (FOSS, local storage with backup)"
#55
2FAS Auth
4.0
(1)
"I was happy with "2FAS Auth" but the lack of a WearOS app was a bummer, this thing is perfect!"
#56
GNOME Authenticator
4.0
(1)
"The Authenticator application, by the GNOME community."
#57
Windows Authenticator
4.0
(1)
"I’m using windows authenticator and I like it so far."
#58
2FA Android App
4.0
(1)
"2fas android app + Firefox extension."
#59
OTP Pro
4.0
(1)
"OTP PRO"
#60
OTP Manager
4.0
(1)
"I use OTP Manager, it doesn't store your codes on any servers."
#61
Authenticator Widget
4.0
(1)
"You can use this free app Authenticator widget."
#62
Dashlane
4.0
(1)
"Dashlane."
#63
Okta
4.0
(1)
"I use Okta"
#64
2FAS Authenticator
4.0
(1)
"2FAS Authenticator - open source and offers cross client sync"
#65
Bitwarden Premium
4.0
(1)
"Bitwarden Premium ($10/yr) has one built in."
#66
Protectimus
4.0
(1)
"Configuration is rather simple and the most important thing is that it's free."
#67
Apple Passwords
4.0
(1)
"I use apple passwords for TOTP and yubikey for everything else"
#68
Authenticator Plus
3.0
(1)
"Too bad it's missing cloud backup to Dropbox/Drive."
#69
SoloKeys
3.0
(1)
"Https://solokeys.com/ it's opensource! But sadly the development seems slow ..."
#70
Sentinel
3.0
(1)
"You might check out: https://getsentinel.io/ and https://www.secsign.com/."
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