Comparison

Authenticator App vs Zenith

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Zenith

Enhance concentration with ambient soundscapes and a Pomodoro timer. Mix multiple sounds for personalized focus sessions, with optional weather-based suggestions. Offers guided breathing and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Live Activity & Dynamic Island support
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Customizable sound mixing
  • Weather-based sound suggestions
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Zenith Focus is a calm place to concentrate: pick a sound, start a ritual, and let the timer keep you in flow — on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Version 2.0 is a complete redesign: artwork for every sound, a backdrop that follows day and night, a native iPad layout, and an Apple Watch app that runs on its own. WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE • Focus, Meditation and Nap rituals, with a gentle wake-up • Full Pomodoro timer with Live Activity, Dynamic Island and Lock Screen controls • Apple Watch app: focus and breathing sessions from your wrist, even without your iPhone, plus complications • Rhythm tab: streak, stats and practice calendar, with Home Screen widgets • 5 ambient sounds and heart-coherence breathing • Siri & Shortcuts, Mindful Minutes in the Health app, iCloud backup UNLOCK EVERYTHING — ONE-TIME PURCHASE • 26 ambient sounds: water, nature, ambiance, abstract • Mix up to 3 sounds, with adjustable rain & storm intensity • Sound suggestions based on your local weather and time of day • Your own focus modes (name, sounds, duration) • Box and 4-7-8 breathing, plus your own breathing techniques • Sleep timer with a gentle fade-out • 16 alternate app icons NO SUBSCRIPTION. EVER. One purchase, yours for life. No ads. No account. Sounds and timer work offline. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your devices and in your own iCloud. We don't track you. Location is optional and only used, rounded to about 1 km, to fetch your local weather. Focus. Breathe. Reach your zenith.

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
Zenith4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zenith at 100% against Authenticator App's 72%. Zenith also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Authenticator App's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Zenith sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zenith 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Authenticator App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zenith's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator App ships an update every 10 days, Zenith weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Authenticator App versus Zenith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppZenith
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommaso CarpiFrederic Gross

Customer experience

Authenticator App

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative22.9%

Zenith

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 7 more
  • 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)
Show 12 more
  • 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

Zenith

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access2 variants$39.99
1 purchases

Zenith

One-time1
  • Zenith Focus — Full Access$4.99

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zenith free?
Zenith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator App or Zenith?
Zenith is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Zenith averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Authenticator App or Zenith have ads?
Neither Authenticator App nor Zenith shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or Zenith?
Authenticator App ships an update every 10 days, and Zenith weekly. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on October 15, 2026 and Zenith on October 18, 2026.

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