Comparison

pARcel vs Authenticator App

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

Head to head
About

pARcel

Visualize and confirm if your items fit into shipping packets using augmented reality. This tool helps you find the ideal packet size and estimate shipping costs for carriers like DHL and Hermes.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality item fitting
  • Packet size selection
  • Shipping price estimation
  • DHL and Hermes packet support
Features
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With pARcel App you can find the perfect packet size for DHL and Hermes packets including its price. Just put the item you want to sent into the virtual packet and see with augmented reality if it fits.

About

Authenticator App

Features
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Protect your accounts with secure 2FA codes, passwords, and private browsing in one app. Authenticator stores and generates two-factor authentication codes for all your online accounts. Keep your data safe with encrypted storage, iCloud backup, Face ID, and Apple Watch support. FEATURES • Generate 2FA codes for all popular services Google, Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft, Amazon, Discord, Dropbox, PayPal, Slack, Shopify, Zoom and thousands more. • Secure encrypted backup All your 2FA codes, passwords, and secret keys are encrypted and safely stored in iCloud. Restore everything on a new device in seconds. • Sync across all Apple devices Your codes automatically sync between iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. • Easy import and export Import 2FA codes from other authenticator apps with QR code or CSV. Export your data anytime. • Password Manager Store passwords in one secure place. Get alerts if your password appears in a data leak. • Password Generator Create strong passwords with custom length, symbols, and numbers. • App Lock Protect the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN code with auto-lock. • Organize your codes Create folders, use drag and drop, and add custom icons for easier access. Your privacy comes first. All data is encrypted and only you can access it. Privacy Policy: https://novaz.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://novaz.app/terms

Screenshots

pARcel4 screens
Authenticator App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pARcel at none against Authenticator App's 1. pARcel also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Authenticator App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Authenticator App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. pARcel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pARcel ships an update every 6 weeks, Authenticator App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
pARcel versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpARcelAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInteractive Pioneers GmbHHang Ma

In-app purchases

None

pARcel

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions1
  • Authenticator Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days

Questions

Is pARcel free?
pARcel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do pARcel or Authenticator App have ads?
Neither pARcel nor Authenticator App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pARcel or Authenticator App?
pARcel ships an update every 6 weeks, and Authenticator App every 2 weeks. Most recently, pARcel was updated on October 21, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 16, 2026.

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