# Authenticator App vs 2FA Authenticator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Authenticator App at 72% against 2FA Authenticator's 35%. Authenticator App also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). 2FA Authenticator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 2FA Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2FA Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Authenticator App's written reviews are positive against 35% of 2FA Authenticator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Authenticator App ships an update fortnightly, 2FA Authenticator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | 2FA Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-sentinel/id1189922806/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-authenticator-mfaotpauth/id6503233227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 34.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tommaso Carpi](https://appshunter.io/developer/714996025) | [朝虹 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678918725) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-sentinel/id1189922806)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices (iOS, macOS)
- 🔒 Secure and dependable 2FA solution
- 💡 Responsive and friendly developer
- 💰 One-time purchase/lifetime option appreciated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not working consistently (Mac/iPhone)
- 💰 Paid app, no free tier for some features
- 🐛 Some users experienced issues with syncing
- 🐛 Codes not working for specific services (e.g., Discord, Amazon)
- 🐛 App stuck on loading tokens for some users

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Ability to reorder/hide folders
- Sort accounts by email address or service
- Show duplicates
- Show date service added
- Backup options (more explicit)


### 2FA Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-authenticator-mfaotpauth/id6503233227)

This app provides robust digital security for your online accounts using end-to-end encryption. It simplifies adding accounts, securely backs up and syncs your data, and offers offline password generation. Manage all your passwords and generate strong ones with ease.

**Highlights:** Effortless account addition via QR code, Secure data backup and cross-device sync, Offline one-time password generation, Password manager for central organization, Customizable strong password generator, Face ID and Touch ID secure access

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Is 2FA Authenticator free?

2FA Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App or 2FA Authenticator?

2FA Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while 2FA Authenticator averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App or 2FA Authenticator have ads?

Neither Authenticator App nor 2FA Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or 2FA Authenticator?

Authenticator App ships an update fortnightly, and 2FA Authenticator every 6 days. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on September 29, 2026 and 2FA Authenticator on October 1, 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.*