92 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 62FEATURE
How secure it is: Unless someone has access to
your phone or whatever device is running your
authenticator app, it’s completely secure. Since codes
are randomized within the app and aren’t delivered
over SMS, there’s no way for prying eyes to steal them.
For extra security, Authy allows you to set pin and
password protection, too, something Google doesn’t
offer on its authenticator app.How convenient it is: While opening an app is slightly
less convenient than receiving a text message,
authenticator apps don’t take more than few seconds
to use. They’re far more secure than SMS, and you can
use them offline if you ever run into an issue where
you need a code but have no connection.Authenticator apps generate random
codes that aren’t delivered over SMS