Authenticator App vs Password Manager ®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Authenticator App
Secure your online accounts with this app that manages all your two-factor authentication (2FA) codes in one place. It offers seamless syncing across devices, organized folders, and encrypted backups for peace of mind. Personalize your experience with custom icons and themes for easy account recognition.
- Manage all 2FA codes in one app
- Seamless sync across Apple devices
- Encrypted backups for code protection
- Organize accounts with folders
- Custom icons and themes
- iOS & macOS widgets for quick access
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Take control of your digital security with Sentinel Authenticator, the trusted way to manage and protect your two-factor authentication (2FA) codes. Fully compatible with Google Authenticator, Authy, and all other authenticators – making it effortless to switch or use alongside your existing apps. /// Why Sentinel Authenticator? • All Your Codes, One App – Store and manage every 2FA code in a single, secure place. • Seamless Sync – Keep your codes up to date across all Apple devices with iCloud Keychain (encrypted by Apple) or Sentinel Cloud with end-to-end encryption. • Organized & Accessible – Create folders for work and personal accounts to find what you need faster. • Never Lose Access – Encrypted backups protect your codes so you always stay in control. /// Personalization & Ease of Use • 900+ Custom Icons for instant account recognition • 8+ Themes & Layouts including Modern, Classic, Focus, and more • iOS & macOS Widgets for quick access to your 2FA codes /// Always Here for You Need help? Contact us at hello@getsentinel.io – we usually respond within an hour. Protect your accounts today. Download Sentinel Authenticator now and secure apps like Instagram, Google, Binance, Kraken, Robinhood, Discord, and Twitch. For further details, review our policies: Terms of Service: https://getsentinel.io/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://getsentinel.io/privacy-policy
Password Manager ®
Securely store and manage all your passwords and personal information with a single master password. Generates strong, encrypted passwords to protect your data from hackers across all your devices.
- Master password protection
- Strong password generation
- Encrypted database storage
- Secure storage for personal info
- Cross-device data access
- AES-256 encryption
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Password Manage.r remembers all your passwords for you, and keeps all the passwords safe and secure behind the one master password that only you know. Password Manage.r is a powerful creator of passwords that will ward off hackers and keep your treasured information safe. Strong passwords are generated by complexed algorithms and stored in an encrypted database. You will only need one master pin to unlock it all and do as you wish. Password Manage.r can be use for websites ranging from medical to finances to simple gaming apps, so you can free your mind to tackle more important undertakings. Advance Encryption Standard (AES-256) will do all the grunt work of accessing your all devices and save your essential data. Password Manage.r for more than just passwords, It securely stores personal info like your Contact, Wi-Fi passwords, Secure Notes or anything else you need to keep secure and accessible. Subscription Terms and Conditions: Password Manage.r Unlimited is a 1-month auto-renewable subscription for $7.99/month (after 3 days free trial). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://passwordvault.me/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://passwordvault.me/terms-of-use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App at 4.8 against Password Manager ®'s 4.4. Authenticator App also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (72% vs 64%). Password Manager ®'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Password Manager ® sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Authenticator App's written reviews are positive against 64% of Password Manager ®'s.
Authenticator App ships an update every 10 days, Password Manager ® every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Authenticator App | Password Manager ® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (32 ratings) — better | 4.4 (76 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews — better | 63.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 76 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tommaso Carpi | GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP |
Customer experience
Authenticator App
Password Manager ®
Bugs and requests
Authenticator App
Reported bugs
12 issues- Widgets not working on Mac Desktop and iPhone
- App stuck on loading tokens
- Syncing issues between devices
- Codes not working for specific services (Discord, Amazon)
- Unexpected charges/multiple purchases
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- Loading screen issues on iPhone 12 Pro Max (resolved)
- Paid features (dark mode) removed/changed
- Cannot delete items
- Cannot rename accounts
- Cannot edit accounts
- Cannot reorder accounts
- Inconsistent widget behavior
Requested features
17 requests- Ability to reorder/hide folders
- Sort accounts by email address or service
- Show duplicates
- Show date service added
- Backup options (more explicit)
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- Start on login option
- Ability to delete items
- Ability to rename accounts
- Ability to edit accounts
- Ability to reorder accounts
- Watch companion app
- More customization options
- Add password keeper in details page
- Improve widget functionality
- Add Chinese language support
- Increase account limit beyond two for free tier
- Easier export of all keys
Password Manager ®
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Authenticator App
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Access2 variants$39.99
Password Manager ®
- Password Manager PRO3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Passwords PRO Year$49.991 Year
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