Comparison

2FA vs Authenticator + 2FA

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

Head to head
About

2FA

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
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Your 2FA codes — private, offline, backed up to iCloud, always with you. 2Pass is the fastest way to manage two-factor authentication codes for every service you use: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, GitHub, Dropbox, Facebook, Authy accounts, 1Password, Okta, Duo, Binance, Coinbase and hundreds more. Every code is generated on your device and never leaves it. KEY FEATURES • AutoFill one-time codes in Safari and apps — right from the keyboard (Premium, iOS 18+) • QR code scan & manual entry • Time-based (TOTP) and counter-based (HOTP) codes • Face ID / Touch ID protection • iCloud backup and restore • Apple Watch app with independent code generation • Home Screen widget for quick code access • Folders, favorites, search • iPad, portrait & landscape • Import from Google Authenticator QR • 7-language UI — no account needed WORKS WITH Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, GitHub, GitLab, Dropbox, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Discord, Proton, Twitch, Reddit, LinkedIn, Zoom, Slack, AWS, Cloudflare, DigitalOcean, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, Okta, Duo, Authy, 1Password, LastPass, and any RFC 6238 service. PRIVACY-FIRST No account required. No telemetry of your secrets. Works fully offline. Your keys stay on your device unless you choose to back them up to your private iCloud. PREMIUM Unlock unlimited accounts and ad-free use. Auto-renews; cancel anytime in Settings. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://4taras4.github.io/policies/2pass

About

Authenticator + 2FA

This app provides two-factor authentication for your online accounts, generating security codes and offering encrypted backups to protect against data loss or device switching. It supports popular platforms and enhances account security with an additional layer of protection.

Highlights
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Generate security codes
  • Push message notifications
  • Secure encrypted backups
  • Supports popular accounts
  • One-click local backup
Features
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Authenticator+ is a two-factor authenticator for all your online accounts using multi-factor authentication. You can backup all account information into Authenticator+. To avoid privacy being leaked, losing devices, or switching to a new device, which allows you to set a regular password and a time-based one-time password to double the security of your account by making secure encrypted backups. We support all popular accounts like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram and more. Key Features: - Two-Factor Authentication Generate security codes to log in securely with Two-Factor Authentication via push messages. - Secure & Private Protect your account more securely by adding an additional layer of security. - One-click Local Backup No longer worry about not being able to recover such as replacing a new device, or losing devices. Subscription Plans: 1-month $6.99 premium subscription; Lifetime $15.99 premium subscription; Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-terms-of-use/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-privacypolicy/home

Screenshots

2FA4 screens
Authenticator + 2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator + 2FA at none against 2FA's shown. Authenticator + 2FA also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). 2FA's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (41 vs 11). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 2FA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Authenticator + 2FA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 2FA against 4.7 for Authenticator + 2FA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of 2FA's written reviews are positive against 100% of Authenticator + 2FA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2FA ships an update every 3 months, Authenticator + 2FA every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
2FA versus Authenticator + 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2FAAuthenticator + 2FA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (41 ratings)4.7 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaras Markevych长金 陶

Customer experience

2FA

All ratings41 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Authenticator + 2FA

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

2FA

Subscriptions2
  • Month Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Add$5.99
2 purchases

Authenticator + 2FA

Subscriptions1
  • Authenticator Pro Month$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • Authenticator Pro Lifetime$15.99

Questions

Is 2FA free?
2FA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator + 2FA free?
Authenticator + 2FA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2FA or Authenticator + 2FA?
Authenticator + 2FA is rated higher. 2FA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Authenticator + 2FA averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.
Do 2FA or Authenticator + 2FA have ads?
2FA shows ads; Authenticator + 2FA does not.
Which is updated more often, 2FA or Authenticator + 2FA?
2FA ships an update every 3 months, and Authenticator + 2FA every 6 days. Most recently, 2FA was updated on September 15, 2026 and Authenticator + 2FA on September 14, 2026.

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