# Authenticator App vs TP

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Authenticator App at 34K against TP's 675. Authenticator App also leads on device support (5 vs 3). TP's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 45%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Authenticator App against 4.6 for TP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 34K ratings behind it against 675, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Authenticator App's written reviews are positive against 59% of TP's.

Authenticator App ships an update every 2 weeks, TP every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | TP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-oneauth/id1142928979/reviews)** | [4.6 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 675 |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 220 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-oneauth/id1142928979)

Secure your online accounts with industry-standard two-factor authentication. Easily add accounts, generate time-based OTPs, and benefit from encrypted backups. Organize and manage your TFA with features like folders, brand logos, and search.

**Highlights:** Add accounts via QR code or manual entry, Time-based OTPs (offline access), Encrypted backup and secure recovery, Sync secrets across devices, Organize accounts with folders, Brand logos for easy identification, Passwordless sign-in options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 🔒 Very secure
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Has Apple Watch app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Confusing user interface
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Locked out of accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Push notifications not working
- Endless authentication loops
- Incompatibility with new devices
- Locking users out of accounts

**Requested features**

- Support for multiple accounts
- Ability to export data to other authenticator apps
- Improved error handling and feedback
- Simpler setup and onboarding process


### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864)

Configure and manage your network devices remotely. Offers standalone mode for simple home networks and controller mode for centralized management of multiple devices via local or cloud access.

**Highlights:** Configure Omada devices, Monitor network status, Manage network clients, Standalone mode for single devices, Controller mode for centralized management, Local and cloud access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote management
- 🚀 Fast and simple setup
- 👍 Powerful network management features
- 🚀 Seamless configuration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Lacks 2FA support
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to web interface
- 👎 Slow performance and UI
- 🐛 Unreliable device discovery

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing local controller
- Cannot reboot devices from the app
- Firmware update breaks cloud access
- Incompatible organization error
- Wireless client information not displayed

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Improve 2FA integration
- Increase network speed reporting limit
- More advanced configuration options
- Persistent user settings and preferences


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Is TP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App or TP?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 675 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App or TP have ads?

Neither Authenticator App nor TP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or TP?

Authenticator App ships an update every 2 weeks, and TP every 10 days. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on November 8, 2026 and TP on November 8, 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.*