# My Passwords Manager vs Duo Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: My Passwords Manager at 4.7 against Duo Authenticator's 4.2. My Passwords Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 24). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Passwords Manager sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Duo Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Passwords Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Passwords Manager has 4.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of My Passwords Manager's written reviews are positive against 50% of Duo Authenticator's.

My Passwords Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Duo Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Passwords Manager | Duo Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-passwords-manager/id1214628418/reviews)** | [4.2 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duo-authenticator/id1665454984/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **52.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikos Grammatikopoulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214628417) | [Petr Polasek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613323784) |

## What reviewers say

### My Passwords Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-passwords-manager/id1214628418)

Securely store all your passwords and sensitive data with strong AES-256 encryption. This app prioritizes your privacy by not requiring internet access. Easily manage, back up, and restore your information with a single master password.

**Highlights:** AES-256 data encryption, Backup and restore functionality, No internet permission required, Built-in password generator, Dark mode support, Auto lock on screen off

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Family | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure app
- 🚀 Convenient password management
- 💡 Helpful for remembering passwords
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes after updates
- 🐛 Unable to access passwords after updates
- 🐛 Biometric login not working
- 🐛 Backup/restore issues
- 🐛 Password reset problems

**Reported bugs**

- App closes immediately after entering password
- Unable to log in with correct master password
- Passwords disappearing after device change
- Encrypted backup file not working
- Sync issues between multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Add fingerprint/face ID login option
- Improve backup and restore functionality
- Allow password export/import between devices
- Implement password sharing between users
- Add password generator feature


### Duo Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duo-authenticator/id1665454984)

Enhance your online security with this multi-factor authentication app. It provides an extra layer of protection for your accounts by generating time-sensitive codes, even when offline. Secure your sensitive information with ease and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Quick and easy setup, Wide service compatibility, Time-sensitive security codes, Offline code generation, End-to-end encryption, Security code protection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Passwords Manager free?

My Passwords Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Duo Authenticator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Passwords Manager or Duo Authenticator?

My Passwords Manager is rated higher. My Passwords Manager averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Duo Authenticator averages 4.2 from 24 ratings.

### Do My Passwords Manager or Duo Authenticator have ads?

Duo Authenticator shows ads; My Passwords Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Passwords Manager or Duo Authenticator?

My Passwords Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Duo Authenticator monthly. Most recently, My Passwords Manager was updated on November 1, 2026 and Duo Authenticator on October 25, 2026.

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