# Authenticator App

> 2FA Authenticator App generate codes are one time tokens for security.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/two.factor.security.mobile.otp.authenticator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/two.factor.security.mobile.otp.authenticator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `two.factor.security.mobile.otp.authenticator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Breed Softech
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 151,398
- **Rating:** 2.25 / 5 (525 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-02
- **First published:** 2021-07-19
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=two.factor.security.mobile.otp.authenticator)
- **Website:** [https://maulikhack9.blogspot.com/app-ads.txt](https://maulikhack9.blogspot.com/app-ads.txt)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://breedsoftech.wixsite.com/breedsoftech](https://breedsoftech.wixsite.com/breedsoftech)

## Description

The Authenticator App is a free and straightforward tool for enhancing your online security through Two Factor Authentication (2FA). It generates Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) and supports PUSH authentication methods to ensure your accounts are protected with an additional verification step beyond just your password.

With this app, you can easily secure your online accounts by scanning a QR code or entering your secret key manually. It supports multiple encryption algorithms including SHA1, SHA256, and SHA512, generating new verification codes every 30 seconds. The app functions without requiring a data connection, enabling you to authenticate securely even offline. Ideal for use with any websites and services supporting TOTP or HOTP, the Authenticator App makes managing your two-step verification codes simple and efficient.

## Rankings

- #182,358 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `two.factor.security.mobile.otp.authenticator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app has a mix of positive feedback (functional, easy to use, and highly favorable sentiments) and several recurring issues. The most mentioned problems are intrusive ads (often deceptive), the app failing to open or crashing, and trouble accessing accounts (email, social/logins, crypto wallets). Security/privacy concerns and poor support are also noted. Overall, reliability and ad practices overshadow the positives for many users.

### Pros

- The app generally works and is functional.
- Several reviews rate it as very good or excellent.
- Users describe it as nice and easy to use.
- Some reviews express very strong positive sentiment (e.g., "it's so good I can't even explain it in words").

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and ad popups, including ads shown before obtaining the auth code and complaints about deceptive ads.
- Reliability issues: the app won’t open, crashes, or keeps kicking users out.
- Login/access problems with various accounts (email, Facebook, PlayStation, crypto wallets).
- Privacy and security concerns, including perceptions of scams and requests for credit card information.
- Weak or unhelpful support when issues arise.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/two.factor.security.mobile.otp.authenticator)