Auth Ally: Two-Factor Codes in Your Mac's Menu Bar, Generated Offline
Auth Ally is a $14 two-factor authentication app for macOS that sits in the menu bar and generates one-time login codes on your Mac, without an internet connection. It's a one-time purchase for people who log in on a Mac all day and are tired of reaching for their phone every time a site asks for a six-digit code.
Quick facts
- Developer: Naarak Studio
- Version: 2.5.2, released September 23, 2026
- Platform: macOS 10.15 or later, Intel and Apple silicon. Mac only.
- Price: $14 one-time for a single user, with free use on all the Macs in your household
- Free trial: 14 days, fully functional
- Refund: generally none once the license key has been emailed (see below)
- What we checked: the installer (AuthAlly.dmg, 7.81 MB) on the vendor's site, the App Store's version history, and the order page prices of $14.00, $49.00 and $149.00, all on November 10, 2026. We didn't run the app or test it against real accounts.
Before you buy
Use the trial properly first, because Naarak Studio doesn't normally refund a purchase once the activation key has been sent. Its policy makes exceptions only if the product wasn't delivered within 24 hours, doesn't work the way the trial did, or for another technical reason.
Also make your own backup and keep your sites' recovery codes. An authenticator that holds your only copy of a 2FA secret can lock you out of your accounts if the Mac dies.
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Overview
Auth Ally does one job. Most sites that offer two-factor login work with any app that generates standard time-based codes, and this is one of those apps, built for the Mac desktop. Click the icon, click the account, and the code is on your clipboard, ready to paste into the login form.
The vendor's App Store picture of Auth Ally: the menu bar window with accounts and their codes, the add menu (scan a QR code, read one from an image, enter manually), and a code being copied for a login page.
Features
One click from the menu bar to the clipboard
Auth Ally keeps its icon in the Mac menu bar. Click your account and the code is copied; press Cmd+V in the login field. A search box helps once the list grows, and you can resize the window to fit.
Several ways to add an account
Auth Ally can scan a QR code with your Mac's camera, read one from an image file, take a code you type in, or import from Google Authenticator and other apps that use standard export formats. Importing is what makes switching from a phone app practical.
Offline codes and a master password
Auth Ally generates codes on the device, so it doesn't need a connection to work. A master password locks the app, which matters on a Mac that other people can reach.
Encrypted backups and optional iCloud sync
Auth Ally can write an encrypted backup you keep on another drive or carry to a new Mac, and it can sync encrypted accounts between your Macs through iCloud. Sync is the one feature that moves data off the machine, so leave it off if you want everything strictly local.
Favorites, Recents and a Trash
Auth Ally files accounts under All, Favorites, Recents and Trash. The Trash is a useful safety net: delete the wrong account and you can still recover it instead of having to set up 2FA with that site again.
Who It's For, and Who Should Skip It
It's a good fit if most of your logins happen on a Mac and you'd like the codes one click away, for a single small payment.
Skip it if:
- You also need your codes on a phone or a Windows PC. Auth Ally is a Mac app, so pick an authenticator with apps for those devices.
- You already use macOS's built-in Passwords app for verification codes and are happy with it. It costs nothing.
- You want a password manager. Auth Ally stores 2FA secrets, not your passwords.
Usage Guide
- Install AuthAlly.dmg and launch it; the icon appears in the menu bar.
- Set a master password before adding anything.
- Add an account with the + button: scan the QR code the site shows you, open a saved QR image, or enter the code by hand.
- Log in: click the account, then paste the code with Cmd+V.
- Make an encrypted backup and store it on another drive.
- Buy before the 14-day trial ends and enter the serial number you get by email.
Where it falls short
- Mac only. If you're away from your Mac, your codes are too, unless you've kept another way in.
- A young product with no public track record. Version 1.2 appeared in January 2025, and the App Store doesn't yet show enough ratings for an overview. We found no independent reviews, so there's nothing to quote here.
- Few reasons to pay if free tools suit you. Standard 2FA codes are the same in any app; you're paying for the menu bar convenience.
- Strict refunds, as noted above.
Editions and Pricing
| License |
Price (one-time) |
Covers |
| Single User |
$14.00 |
One user, all home Macs; one Mac for commercial use |
| Small Business |
$49.00 |
5 Macs in a company |
| Site |
$149.00 |
All Macs in a company |
Prices are before any VAT or sales tax, which the order page adds for your country. The App Store sells the same app as a free download with in-app purchases: a $14.99 lifetime license, $8.99 a year or $1.99 a month.
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FAQs
Can Auth Ally import my accounts from Google Authenticator?
Yes. Auth Ally imports from Google Authenticator and from other apps that use standard export formats, so you don't need to re-enroll every site.
Can I use one Auth Ally license on my MacBook and my iMac?
Yes, for private use. An Auth Ally single-user license can be installed on all the Macs in your household. For commercial use it covers one computer, and more seats can be added at checkout.
Does Auth Ally work on Apple silicon and current macOS?
Yes. Auth Ally is built for both Intel and Apple silicon Macs, needs macOS 10.15 or later, and its maker states compatibility with macOS 27.
Should I buy Auth Ally from the website or the App Store?
For a permanent license the website is slightly cheaper at $14 against $14.99. The App Store is the choice if you prefer a monthly or yearly plan, or want Apple's purchase handling.
System Requirements
- Operating system: macOS 10.15 or later
- Processor: 64-bit Intel or Apple silicon
- Disk space: a download of about 8 MB
Conclusion
Auth Ally is worth $14 if you want your 2FA codes in the Mac menu bar and don't need them anywhere else. The one reason to buy it is speed: one click and a paste beats picking up a phone and retyping six digits.
The main reason not to is that it's tied to the Mac, with free alternatives doing the same math and no independent reviews yet to lean on. Since refunds are rare, spend the 14-day trial on it before you pay.
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