Reviews of Ente Auth - 2FA Authenticator

By: Ente Technologies, Inc. App

List of user reviews and ratings for Ente Auth - 2FA Authenticator

Total ratings

4.60 (Rating count: 284)

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Review summary

The app is highly regarded for its openness, security, cross-platform support, and seed export. Recurrent drawbacks are the controversial new icon, lack of iCloud sync (and Ente account requirement for backups), and inconsistent QR code/camera import performance across devices.

Pros

Open-source with transparency and strong security (end-to-end encryption by default).
Cross-platform support including desktop and the ability to sync across devices.
Reliable and easy to use; users feel it 'just works' with a good UI.
Free to use with no ads or premium requirements.
Seed export capability allows transfer between devices and avoids vendor lock-in.

Cons

Icon redesign is widely criticized, with users preferring the old icon for trust and branding reasons.
No iCloud sync; backup/sync requires creating an Ente account, which some users dislike.
QR code import and camera scanning can be unreliable on certain devices (e.g., MacBook/iPhone) or require permission adjustments.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.50

All time rating average: 4.60

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-12	JL*****	To the dev, I am happy to amend this review if any of this is addresses. I am a little confused because this came highly recommended. Nothing seems to work very well and I initially thought it may be a tiered pricing situation, but cannot find and way to “buy” an upgrade. As such, I am left to think this app simply isn’t “ready” for public use. 1. It is impossible to change the icon even though there are 4 to choose from. 2. It does not open any camera (native Mac or external Logi) to scan QR codes for import. 3. Impossible to edit an entry with any instructions from the FAQ page 4. Impossible to delete an entry with any instructions from the FAQ psge 4. Constantly hangs/freezes and must be restarted. 5. More a preference, but there is no obvious way to change the new from a grid view to a list view. And lastly, overall it is not very smooth. Choppy and glitchy!
To the dev, I am happy to amend this review if any of this is addresses. I am a little confused because this came highly recommended. Nothing seems to work very well and I initially thought it may be a tiered pricing situation, but cannot find and way to “buy” an upgrade. As such, I am left to think this app simply isn’t “ready” for public use. 1. It is impossible to change the icon even though there are 4 to choose from. 2. It does not open any camera (native Mac or external Logi) to scan QR codes for import. 3. Impossible to edit an entry with any instructions from the FAQ page 4. Impossible to delete an entry with any instructions from the FAQ psge 4. Constantly hangs/freezes and must be restarted. 5. More a preference, but there is no obvious way to change the new from a grid view to a list view. And lastly, overall it is not very smooth. Choppy and glitchy!
2026-07-22	Be*****	I love this app because it syncs my 2fa in the cloud and I can access it in any web browser. I wish I could add 2fa secrets in the browser. I also wish I could sign in to multiple accounts at once on my phone (work & personal). Thanks for the great app!
I love this app because it syncs my 2fa in the cloud and I can access it in any web browser. I wish I could add 2fa secrets in the browser. I also wish I could sign in to multiple accounts at once on my phone (work & personal). Thanks for the great app!
2026-07-17	tv*****	Easy to use, elegant design, secure with multiple device support. Everything you need, nothing you don’t.
Easy to use, elegant design, secure with multiple device support. Everything you need, nothing you don’t.
2026-06-08	jc*****	This is the most useful Authenticator App I EVER USED!!
This is the most useful Authenticator App I EVER USED!!
2026-05-26	Co*****	W Ente Auth I THE BEST OPEN SOURCE AUTHENTICATION
W Ente Auth I THE BEST OPEN SOURCE AUTHENTICATION
2026-05-09	Wh*****	Guys, the lock on the main window is not available anymore? Then the app does not lock automatically after the set time!
Guys, the lock on the main window is not available anymore? Then the app does not lock automatically after the set time!
2026-05-08	Th*****	As a dedicated authenticator, it shines above the rest because it’s cross-platform including desktop.
As a dedicated authenticator, it shines above the rest because it’s cross-platform including desktop.
2026-05-07	Ar*****	This is the best 2FA app ever!! :D
This is the best 2FA app ever!! :D
2026-04-12	ca*****	There’s nothing not to like about this great utility. Privacy advocates sing its praises constantly. Install this instead of any from the big tech companies. (Oh, and for the whiners in the reviews: you can change the app icon via the settings.)
There’s nothing not to like about this great utility. Privacy advocates sing its praises constantly. Install this instead of any from the big tech companies. (Oh, and for the whiners in the reviews: you can change the app icon via the settings.)
2026-03-24	Mi*****	gives me all the features I need. Private and open source. Will be using it for a very long time. Hope it gains more popularity
gives me all the features I need. Private and open source. Will be using it for a very long time. Hope it gains more popularity