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Is TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD Safe?

TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD privacy label · by Sparrow Code LTD · checked November 2026

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App Privacy label Developer-reported · checked November 1, 2026
Used to track you
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None declared

Linked to you
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None declared

Not linked to you
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Short answer

On the label it is low-risk: TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD collects some data but says none of it is linked to you or used for tracking. None of it falls in Apple's most sensitive categories (health, financial, location, contacts or your own content). In total the label lists 2 data types; 36% of authenticator apps we checked declare tracking.

At a glance

TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD privacy in one look

Data exposure on the label
Not linked to you
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Built only from the developer's App Store label. It describes disclosure, not tested behaviour.

Verdict from the label
Not linked to you

TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD collects some data but says none of it is linked to your identity, and none is used for tracking.

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Did TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD ask for something?

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Not on the label

Location is not on TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

User Content is not on TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

Contacts is not on TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not declared on the label

TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD declares no tracking, so a tracking prompt would contradict its label. Decline it, and consider reporting the mismatch to Apple.

Not on the label

Health & Fitness is not on TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

A permission is what the app can reach on your iPhone; the label is what the developer says leaves it. They answer different questions.

Line by line

What TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD collects, explained

Data typeWhat it coversWhere to limit it
IdentifiersNot linked to you An account ID, screen name, customer number or a device-level ID such as the advertising identifier. Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking: turn off Allow Apps to Request to Track, or tap Ask App Not to Track when prompted.
DiagnosticsNot linked to you Crash logs, launch times, hang rates and energy use. Settings › Privacy & Security › Analytics & Improvements › Share With App Developers controls what Apple passes on; the app's own crash reporting is separate.
Reading the label

What TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's label means for you

TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's label has 2 types under “Data Not Linked to You”. A data type can appear in more than one section when it is used for different purposes — for example, identifiers used for both analytics and advertising.

Every type on TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's label is in the “not linked” section, so the developer says the data is stripped of anything that identifies you before it is used. That is typical of anonymous analytics and crash reporting. Not linked is still collected: the data leaves your phone.

None of the data types fall into the categories most people consider sensitive: health, financial information, precise location, contacts, browsing history or the content you create.

Authenticator apps generate the second factor for your logins. The biggest practical risk is not data collection but losing your codes when you lose your phone. Turn on encrypted backup or export your accounts, and save the recovery codes each service gave you.

Among the 173 authenticator apps in our snapshot with a label, 36% declare tracking, 45% collect data linked to you and 40% say they collect nothing. TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD lists 2 data types, about the same as the average of 1.8 for this group.

Utilities range from calculators to VPNs, so their labels vary more than any other category. A simple tool that collects identifiers and usage data for tracking is a sign of advertising SDKs.

On your iPhone

Settings to check for TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD

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    Tracking

    Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking. If “Allow Apps to Request to Track” is off, apps cannot ask, and they are told to treat you as having declined. You can also turn it off for this app alone.

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    Lock the app

    On iOS 18 and later, touch and hold the icon and choose Require Face ID. Anyone who picks up your unlocked phone then needs your face, fingerprint or passcode to open it.

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    Notifications

    Settings › Notifications › TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD › Show Previews: When Unlocked keeps message and account details off the Lock Screen.

Cross-app tracking

Does TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD track you?

No tracking declared

There is no “Data Used to Track You” section on TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's label.

Does TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD track you? Full answer and how to stop it →

iOS 18 and later

Lock TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD behind Face ID

  1. Find TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD on your Home Screen or in App Library.
  2. Touch and hold the icon until the quick-actions menu opens.
  3. Tap Require Face ID (or Require Touch ID / Require Passcode, depending on your iPhone).
  4. Tap Require Face ID again to confirm. TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD now asks for authentication every time it opens.

The lock is an iPhone feature, so it works whether or not TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD has a passcode of its own. It does not change what the app sends to its developer.

Lock or hide TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD: step-by-step guide →

From the App Store record

About TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD

DeveloperSparrow Code LTD
App Store categoryUtilities (also Developer Tools)
Latest version2.8.5, released October 2026
First releasedJune 2022
RequiresiOS 15.0 or later
Size24 MB
Age rating4+
Languages40 (AR, BE, CA, HR, CS, NL, EN, FI…)
Bundle IDio.sparrowcode.apps.otp-auth

The current version shipped in October 2026, so the app is actively maintained and its label is likely current. Labels are updated by developers when practices change.

Read with care

What the label cannot tell you

  • A label is self-reported. Apple publishes the developer's answers and can reject apps that misrepresent them, but it does not independently verify what TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD sends.
  • It does not say where data is stored, how long it is kept, whether it is encrypted, or which companies receive it. The privacy policy covers those points.
  • Optional data counts: if a feature lets you add something (a profile photo, a phone number), the type is listed even if you never use the feature.
  • Data handled only on your iPhone is not 'collected', so a no-collection label is compatible with an app that reads your files locally.
  • Third-party sign-in, payment processors and SDKs are supposed to be included, but a label can lag behind a new version.

The question to ask TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's developer: If this iPhone is lost, how do I restore my codes?

How it compares

TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD vs similar authenticator apps

Data types listed on each App Store privacy label
Tracks youLinked to youNot linkedCollects nothing

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Quick quiz

True or false?

  1. Q1TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's privacy label says it uses data to track you.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    False: there is no Data Used to Track You section on TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's label.

  2. Q2Apple tests every app to confirm its privacy label is accurate.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Labels are self-reported by developers. Apple can reject or remove apps that misrepresent practices, but it does not audit each label.

  3. Q3TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD collects Identifiers.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    True: Identifiers appears on its label, in the Not Linked to You section.

  4. Q4Data “Not Linked to You” is never sent off your iPhone.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    It is collected and sent; the developer says it is de-identified rather than tied to your account or device.

  5. Q5Tapping “Ask App Not to Track” can stop an app from working.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Apple's rules require apps to work the same whether or not you allow tracking.

Questions people ask

TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD privacy FAQ

Is TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD safe to use?
Based on its App Store privacy label, tOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD collects some data but says none of it is linked to your identity, and none is used for tracking. Whether that is acceptable depends on what you will store in it. The label is developer-reported, not an independent security test.
Does TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD track you?
No. TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's label has no Data Used to Track You section.
What data does TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD collect?
Identifiers and diagnostics. None of it is linked to your identity.
Who makes TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD?
Sparrow Code LTD, according to the App Store. It was first released in June 2022 and the current version is 2.8.5.
Can I lock TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD with Face ID?
On iOS 18 or later, touch and hold TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's icon and choose Require Face ID (or Touch ID / Passcode). This is an iPhone feature and works for most downloaded apps, whether or not the app has its own lock.
How does TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD compare with other authenticator apps?
Across 173 authenticator apps with labels in our snapshot, 36% declare tracking and 40% say they collect no data. TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD lists 2 data types against an average of 1.8.
If this iPhone is lost, how do I restore my codes?
The privacy label cannot answer that. Look for it in TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD's privacy policy or support pages, linked from the App Store listing. Turn on encrypted backup or export your accounts, and save the recovery codes each service gave you.
How do I delete my data from TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD?
Apps that let you create an account must also let you start account deletion from inside the app (an App Store rule since June 2022). Deleting the app from your iPhone alone does not delete data already sent to the developer.
Facts on this page come from TOTP Authenticator by Sparrow Code LTD on the App Store, as reported by the developer. Checked 2026-11-01. How we collect data · Report a correction