Google Authenticator
★ 4.1What it actually doesGoogle Authenticator generates one-time verification codes for two-factor authentication, works offline, and synchronizes codes through a Google account, but frequently produces incorrect codes and has critical issues with account recovery when access is lost.
Actually does
- ✓Two-factor auth80% of reviews
- ✓Offline-first15% of reviews
- ✓Sync across devices25% of reviews
- ✓QR scanner10% of reviews
- ✓Multi-account5% of reviews
- ✓Ad-free(bonus)5% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠Генерация кодов по времени (TOTP)
- ⚠Camera
- ⚠Генерация кодов по счетчику (HOTP)
Common complaints
- ✗No mechanism to recover deleted codes20% of mentions
«One code got deleted and now I can't log into my account»
- ✗Codes are displayed on the unlock screen instead of being hidden5% of mentions
«Before entering the code to unlock the app, identification codes are displayed, which the lock should be hiding»
- ✗Critical bugs: screen lock not working, PIN codes not accepted, display glitches12% of mentions
«now like in the post - I can't get back into the app by the number to lock the screen»
- ✗App generates incorrect confirmation codes15% of mentions
«the code is always wrong»
- ✗Cloud synchronization unreliable, codes lost when switching devices15% of mentions
«On my previous phone, the codes most likely weren't synced to the cloud»
What people praise
- ★Ability to generate codes without internet
«works well»
- ★Convenient quick setup via QR code
«Finally implemented data transfer to another device with QR code»
- ★Simple and intuitive interface
«Simple. Convenient. Clear.»
- ★Long-term reliability for regular users
«Using it for many years. Thank you!»
- ★Core 2FA function works (when there are no issues)
«Great thing for 2FA!»