# 2FA vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator App at none against 2FA's shown. Authenticator App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). 2FA's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2FA has 41 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

2FA ships an update every 3 months, Authenticator App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 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) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6547839950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taras Markevych](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219919850) | [Apphi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137319536) |

## 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-2fa-otp/id6547839950)

Securely generate and manage two-factor authentication (2FA) tokens for your online accounts. Encrypts all stored data and offers iCloud backup and sync for seamless access across devices. Supports a wide range of popular services and includes widget and Apple Watch compatibility.

**Highlights:** Generate 2FA tokens, iCloud backup and sync, Device-wide synchronization, QR code import/export, Customizable icons, Widget and Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## 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?

Authenticator App is rated higher. 2FA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

2FA shows ads; Authenticator App does not.

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

2FA ships an update every 3 months, and Authenticator App monthly. Most recently, 2FA was updated on September 15, 2026 and Authenticator App on September 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.*