# Auth0 Guardian vs Authenticator ·

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator · at 4.6 against Auth0 Guardian's 2.4. Authenticator · also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 114). Auth0 Guardian's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator · sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Auth0 Guardian asks for nothing beyond the download.

Authenticator · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator · has 26K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Auth0 Guardian's written reviews are positive against 23% of Authenticator ·'s.

Auth0 Guardian ships an update every 3 months, Authenticator · weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auth0 Guardian | Authenticator · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth0-guardian/id1093447833/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id1602061522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 114 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **23.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 20 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Auth0](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076692516) | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) |

## What reviewers say

### Auth0 Guardian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth0-guardian/id1093447833)

This app provides multi-factor authentication by sending push notifications to your device for easy approval or denial of account access. It can also generate one-time passwords for secure logins.

**Highlights:** Push notification authentication, Allow/deny account access, One-time password generation, Multi-factor authentication, Secure login

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Generally reliable authenticator
- 👍 Intuitive and simple
- 👍 Clean easy to use app
- 👍 Beautiful app that works
- 👍 Worked just fine

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working properly
- 🐛 No more Apple Watch or lock screen approval
- 🐛 Cannot approve from Apple Watch
- 🐛 Push notifications stopped working
- 🐛 App is garbage

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working properly on iPhone iOS
- Limited notification configuration settings
- Apple Watch notification not working
- Push notifications not working
- New update broke Apple Watch approvals

**Requested features**

- Allow account transfer to another phone
- Create a feature to transfer connected accounts to the same app on another phone
- Add watch capability
- Needs a watch version
- Add Apple Watch notification support


### Authenticator ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id1602061522)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Utilities, #186 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Securely store and generate two-factor authentication (2FA) tokens for your online accounts. Protect your accounts from hackers with an additional layer of security. Features encrypted backups, cross-device synchronization, and a private browser.

**Highlights:** Secure 2FA token generation, Encrypted iCloud backups, Cross-device synchronization, Import/Export 2FA codes, Password manager with leak protection, Private browser, App PIN lock

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Starter | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Promo | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Plan - VPN | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Special | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan - 7 Days | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - 3 Days | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year - 7 Days | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - VPN | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for 2FA
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Efficient authentication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 🤔 Misleading marketing

**Reported bugs**

- Codes not working as expected
- Accounts disappearing after device change
- Inability to cancel subscription

**Requested features**

- Backup and restore functionality
- Support for more account types
- Clearer instructions for setup and usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auth0 Guardian free?

Auth0 Guardian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Authenticator · free?

Authenticator · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Auth0 Guardian or Authenticator ·?

Authenticator · is rated higher. Auth0 Guardian averages 2.4 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Authenticator · averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Auth0 Guardian or Authenticator · have ads?

Neither Auth0 Guardian nor Authenticator · shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Auth0 Guardian or Authenticator ·?

Auth0 Guardian ships an update every 3 months, and Authenticator · weekly. Most recently, Auth0 Guardian was updated on October 8, 2026 and Authenticator · on October 15, 2026.

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