# 2FA vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2FA at 83% against Authenticator's 33%. 2FA also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and device support (4 vs 2). Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (287 vs 41) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2FA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2FA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 287 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of 2FA's written reviews are positive against 33% of Authenticator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2FA | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-totp-authenticator-app/id1219919851/reviews)** | [4.3 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa/id1631658132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **287** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taras Markevych](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219919850) | [Fiision Studio Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/674479868) |

## What reviewers say

### 2FA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-totp-authenticator-app/id1219919851)

Enhance your digital security with this app, providing time-based one-time passwords for authentication across various platforms. It offers secure backups, easy migration from other authenticators, and organizational tools. Protect your accounts on finance, crypto, and social media services.

**Highlights:** Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Local and iCloud encrypted backups, Import from Google Authenticator, URLs, QR, Organize with folders, Home screen widgets, Offline token generation, Pin code and biometric security

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Add | $5.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa/id1631658132)

This app generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for your online accounts, enhancing security by preventing unauthorized access. It offers easy setup via QR code scanning or manual input, with options for backup and restore to iCloud, and supports biometric unlocking for quick access.

**Highlights:** Generate TOTP codes, QR code setup, Manual account input, iCloud backup and restore, Biometric unlock (Face ID/Touch ID)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2FA free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

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

2FA is rated higher. 2FA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.3 from 287 ratings.

### Do 2FA or Authenticator have ads?

Both 2FA and Authenticator show ads.

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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.*