# Polls for iMessage vs Epic Authenticator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Polls for iMessage at 84% against Epic Authenticator's 27%. Polls for iMessage also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). Epic Authenticator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Polls for iMessage holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polls for iMessage has 11K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Polls for iMessage's written reviews are positive against 27% of Epic Authenticator's.

Polls for iMessage ships an update monthly, Epic Authenticator every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polls for iMessage | Epic Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polls-for-imessage/id1142329922/reviews)** | [2.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-authenticator/id1437572933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 62 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polls for Messages, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142329921) | [Epic](https://appshunter.io/developer/348308666) |

## What reviewers say

### Polls for iMessage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polls-for-imessage/id1142329922)

Easily create and manage group polls directly within iMessage conversations. Customize poll settings like anonymity, editing rights, and multiple voting options. Share results live and even declare a winner with fun animations.

**Highlights:** Create polls directly in iMessage, Live poll result updates, Customizable voting options (anonymous, multiple votes), Control poll editing permissions, Declare a winner with animations, Picture polls and link integration

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for group decisions
- 💡 Helpful for organizing events and activities
- 🚀 Efficient for getting group feedback
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with poll loading/sending
- 🔒 Requires all participants to have the app
- 🔒 Anonymous voting not truly anonymous
- 🐛 Glitches with editing polls
- 🔒 Can't see who voted for what

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete the app
- Polls failing to send due to internet connection issues
- Votes being counted multiple times

**Requested features**

- Option to disable others from adding poll options
- Option to limit number of votes per person
- Option to hide poll results until completed
- Ability to edit poll options after creation
- Support for adding images/GIFs as poll options


### Epic Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-authenticator/id1437572933)

This app enhances security for your electronic health record system by providing two-factor authentication. It sends notifications to your phone for login verification or offers temporary passcodes for access.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication, Login notifications, Temporary passcodes, Enhanced credential security, Epic EHR system integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polls for iMessage free?

Polls for iMessage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Epic Authenticator free?

Epic Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Polls for iMessage or Epic Authenticator?

Polls for iMessage is rated higher. Polls for iMessage averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Epic Authenticator averages 2.5 from 39 ratings.

### Do Polls for iMessage or Epic Authenticator have ads?

Polls for iMessage shows ads; Epic Authenticator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Polls for iMessage or Epic Authenticator?

Polls for iMessage ships an update monthly, and Epic Authenticator every 16 months. Most recently, Polls for iMessage was updated on November 2, 2026 and Epic Authenticator on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*