# 2FA vs Authenticator + 2FA

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2FA | Authenticator + 2FA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-totp-authenticator-app/id1219919851/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-plus-2fa/id6444275196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 27 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) | [长金 陶](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657336976) |

## 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 + 2FA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-plus-2fa/id6444275196)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Pro Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Pro Lifetime | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*