# 2FA vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is monetization model: 2FA at free with in-app purchases against Authenticator App's subscription. Authenticator App's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2FA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Authenticator App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Authenticator App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 84 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of 2FA's written reviews are positive against 100% of Authenticator App's.

2FA ships an update every 3 months, Authenticator App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2FA | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-totp-authenticator-app/id1219919851/reviews) | [4.6 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-safeid/id6447739540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 69 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taras Markevych](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219919850) | [Kain Suite Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761133001) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-safeid/id6447739540)

Enhance your online security with multi-factor authentication and identity protection. This app secures your accounts against hackers, scans networks for vulnerabilities, and monitors for data breaches. It also offers safe browsing with VPN capabilities to protect your privacy.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (OTP generation), QR code and manual account setup, Wi-Fi and system security scanner, Email breach monitoring, Secure browsing with VPN, Cross-device synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2FA free?

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

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

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

2FA and Authenticator App are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 41 and 84 ratings respectively.

### Do 2FA or Authenticator App have ads?

Both 2FA and Authenticator App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2FA or Authenticator App?

2FA ships an update every 3 months, and Authenticator App every 5 weeks. Most recently, 2FA was updated on October 2, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 8, 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.*