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Google Authenticator vs Pocket2FA: catalog facts
Google AuthenticatorPocket2FA
Free

Free to download and use.

Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.

Android, iOS Android
  • Generates codes without a network connection
  • Optional sync of codes across devices via a Google Account
  • Generates TOTP and Steam codes locally
  • Works offline after syncing
  • Cloud sync ties your codes to a Google Account
  • Not open source
  • Needs a 2FAuth server to sync with
  • Small project with no GitHub releases
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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