# Google Authenticator — user reviews > 1,592 indexed App Store user reviews of Google Authenticator by Google, rated 4.90/5 from 1,160,889 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-authenticator/id388497605/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-authenticator/id388497605.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,079,313 · 4★ 41,628 · 3★ 11,953 · 2★ 4,409 · 1★ 23,586 ## What do users think of Google Authenticator? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 User-friendly - 🔒 Secure authentication - 🚀 Simple and fast - 🔒 Reliable security - 👍 Easy to use **Cons** - 🐛 Randomly deleted all codes - 🐛 Unreliable, lost access to accounts - 🐛 Timing issues, codes didn't work - 🐛 Accounts duplicated then deleted - 🐛 Wiped all accounts after update **Commonly reported bugs** - Codes randomly deleted - Accounts wiped after update - Duplicated accounts then deleted all - Timing issues, codes didn't work **Most requested features** - Add scan from photo feature - Ability to rename and group accounts - Add Apple Watch app - Implement cloud backup option ## Newest reviews (14 of 1,592) ### 4/5 — High functionality, lowish ui *2026-08-23, version 5.0.2* I now have Authenticator codes running for like 10 different applications. I wish Authenticator could bring in the app emoji so that I could quickly spot the appropriate code (I too often choose the wrong one). otherwise it works well and is reliable. ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2026-08-22, version 5.0.2* Use the authenticator for for all my two step verification ### 5/5 — Super app *2026-08-22, version 5.0.2* Super thanks ### 5/5 — Wow *2026-08-21, version 5.0.2* Cool ### 5/5 — Sencillamente Excelente *2026-08-21, version 5.0.2* Lo máximo ### 5/5 — Buenisima *2026-08-20, version 5.0.2* Muy buena me sirve para tener todo protegido. ### 5/5 — Only reason for 3 star *2026-08-20, version 5.0.2* This is a great app. Works fine. No problems. ### 5/5 — Good *2026-08-20, version 5.0.2* Nice apps for password ### 5/5 — Don *2026-08-20, version 5.0.2* Donzy ### 5/5 — Ismail *2026-08-20, version 5.0.2* Ismail ### 5/5 — Kudos *2026-08-19, version 5.0.2* For getting the anticipated job done ### 5/5 — Ehh it’s authentic *2026-08-19, version 5.0.2* Can’t complain because I always forget I have it until I need it then I’m always happy because I never have enough storage for new apps or anything 💅🤷‍♀️ this app is the background warrior I tell ya! ### 5/5 — Bueno *2026-08-18, version 5.0.2* Desde que lo uso me siento más seguro ### 5/5 — Nice Authenticator *2026-08-18, version 5.0.2* Fastest and easiest ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Google sucks *2026-08-25, version 5.0.3* Google sucks… always has.. imposters at security ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-08-25, version 5.0.3* If you get the discover app not the real google DO NOT download ### 1/5 — Bad UI *2026-08-23, version 5.0.2* Turns out you can rename the associated accounts by swiping left, completely unintuitive with no hints to the user ### 1/5 — Bad *2026-08-23, version 5.0.2* Very Bas ### 1/5 — Avoid Google completely *2026-08-23, version 5.0.2* I HIGHLY recommend you use other Authenticator apps. Google’s security is so poor it favours hackers over its users. Why? So they can upsell you more security features. My Google account was hacked and the scum bag changed everything, including wiping my GA. Did Google help me? No chance! Everything connected with my Google account is gone. Two YouTube channels (15 years of videos gone), Docs, Sheets, all the passwords. Google doesn’t care about you. It only cares about more money and power. ### 1/5 — What is going on *2026-08-20, version 5.0.2* Always saying fail please fix this is becoming annoying ### 1/5 — Worst *2026-08-16, version 5.0.2* Worst ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-08-13, version 5.0.2* Google sucks. Once your Gmail gets hacked which is only a matter of time. You will not be able to use the authentic or anything else that has your email attached to it. Their customer service is nonexistent so good luck ### 1/5 — obnoxious moat *2026-08-11, version 5.0.2* the only way to export is via QR codes, which do not work with some other providers. you will be forced to screenshot your qr and use other tools to extract your totp secret. total garbage. if that wasn’t bad enough it always selects every single account when you open the export, making it as annoying as possible. any other totp generator on the market is better ### 1/5 — Stop *2026-08-10, version 5.0.2* Stop asking me to rate your app. I’m busy using it. The fact you are interrupting my usage of it makes it worse than it already is. The more you ask me, the more 1 star ratings you will get. You have been warned. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 𝐂𝐁𝐃𝐓 *2026-08-26, version 5.0.3* 𝐀𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐎 𝐌𝐔𝐂𝐇 ### 5/5 — Nice *2026-08-25, version 5.0.3* Good ### 5/5 — Efficient and easy to use *2026-08-25, version 5.0.3* Very efficient and easy to use, very accessible app ### 5/5 — Thanks *2026-08-24, version 5.0.3* Nice ### 5/5 — Peace of Mind *2026-08-24, version 5.0.3* In this day and age of Ai-powered-hackers, and all sorts of other technology used for evil; having a 3FA/2FA extra-layer of defense is a prudent idea and almost, I’d argue; necessary. Learn how to use this and save hours, or even days/weeks(!) on the phone with your bank, account, phone company, etc. Having this program is absolutely worth it. Always remember: if you can’t figure out how to operate a security program, learn on “YouTube University”; for free. Thank you Google! This is a game changer for security conscious people. Big ups! ❤️ ### 5/5 — Fake *2026-08-24, version 5.0.2* 9.9465/10.0000. Saved my rear! ### 5/5 — its a good auth app *2026-08-23, version 5.0.2* never annoying like microsofts auth app ### 5/5 — Crazy *2026-08-23, version 5.0.2* It’s a really good app if u want your stuff really safe like every time in TikTok or Roblox they have to hack me but with this they need my phone for the code it’s really secure I recommend you u download this if u want stuff safe ### 5/5 — W *2026-08-23, version 5.0.2* W ### 5/5 — 5 Stars *2026-08-22, version 5.0.2* Google Authenticator is good to use for personal data safety --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*