# Authenticator App vs 2FA Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App at 4.8 against 2FA Authenticator's 4.3. Authenticator App also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (32 vs 4). 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 32 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator App ships an update fortnightly, 2FA Authenticator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 9, 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)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-authenticator-otp-auth/id6739151231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tommaso Carpi](https://appshunter.io/developer/714996025) | [Yildirimhan Atcioglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387294619) |

## 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-otp-auth/id6739151231)

This app generates secure one-time passwords (OTP) for two-factor authentication, adding an extra layer of protection to your online accounts. It offers universal compatibility with popular platforms and features offline functionality and auto-copy for faster authentication.

**Highlights:** Secure OTP generation, Universal account compatibility, Offline code generation, Auto-copy for faster authentication, Dark mode support, Industry-standard encryption

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | 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?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while 2FA Authenticator averages 4.3 from 4 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 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on September 29, 2026 and 2FA Authenticator on September 9, 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.*