Comparison

Contacts by Company 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

Contacts by Company

Organize contacts by assigning them to companies and groups. Easily message or email all contacts within a specific company or group with a single click. Features include duplicate merging and secure automatic backups.

Highlights
  • Assign contacts to companies
  • Organize people within companies
  • Create custom company and people groups
  • Message/email all contacts in a company/group
  • Find and merge duplicate contacts
  • Share company or group contacts
  • Automatic encrypted backups
Features
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Assign individual contacts to a company and see both Company and People contacts together on the same screen Arrange those people contacts at a company in ANY order Text or Email ALL your contacts at a SPECIFIC COMPANY or in a SPECIFIC GROUP with just one click. . Take Groups to Another Level - Arrange Groups in ANY order Organize your Groups into categories with blue spacebars Create People groups OR Company Groups One example: A Builder might organize their contacts into Groups such as: Architects Contractors Designers Suppliers Within Groups is one called "Contractors" Clicking on Contractors would bring up the COMPANIES: Earth Movers Inc Concrete Foundations Forest Lumber Co. Best Roofing Ltd. Clicking on Forest Lumber Co would bring up that company's contact info, PLUS all your Specific people contacts at that company Of course you can also create People Groups for things like Family, Friends, Soccer Team, etc. Tired of Duplicates? Contacts by Company lets you quickly find, review and merge duplicates. Need to SHARE all the contacts at a SPECIFIC COMPANY or from a SPECIFIC GROUP? With Contacts by Company its done with just 1 click Protected Automatic Back Up Data Server is encrypted under 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard Contacts by Company ... There is no other contact app like it. It is ... uniquely Helpful. Contacts by Company is also available for macOS Pro Version (subscription required) enables these Features: Sync Contacts with Desktop version Send Text & Email to all your contacts at a specific Company with 1 click. Send Group Text or Email with 1 click Share All contacts at a specific Company with 1 click Share ALL contacts within a specific Group with 1 click Subscription cost is $4.99 per YEAR (Less than 45 cents per month to help support these features) Subscription and Payment * Subscription is annual and renews automatically • 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, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy: https://www.contactsbycompany.com/privacy-policy.html Terms and Conditions: https://www.contactsbycompany.com/terms-and-conditions.html

About

Authenticator App⋅

Securely manage all your passwords in an encrypted vault and enhance account protection with dual-encrypted two-factor authentication codes. Generate strong passwords, sync across devices, and set up accounts quickly with QR codes.

Highlights
  • Encrypted password storage
  • Smart password generator
  • Dual-encrypted 2FA
  • Fast QR code setup
  • Secure iCloud backup and sync
  • Import/export QR codes
Features
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Our app goes beyond standard 2FA. It's a secure, full-featured solution for both managing your passwords and protecting your accounts — combining encrypted password storage, automatic code generation, and seamless cross-device sync. Key Features: • Encrypted Password Manager – Your Personal Vault Safely store and manage all your passwords in one place. Organize by category, search instantly, and access everything behind one secure lock — no more forgetting or reusing weak passwords. • Smart Password Generator – Built for Strength Generate strong password instantly with one tap — perfect for creating fast, secure codes when setting up new logins. • Two-Factor Authentication with Dual Encryption Add powerful 2FA protection to your online accounts. Your time-based verification codes are stored with double encryption for maximum security. • Fast QR Code Setup Add accounts in seconds by scanning QR codes — quick, simple, and error-free. • Secure iCloud Backup & Instant Sync Back up all your data to iCloud with end-to-end encryption. Any changes are synced automatically across all your devices. • Easy Import & Export of QR Codes Move accounts between devices or store them offline with convenient QR code import/export. About Subscription Auto-renewable subscription $7.99 per week for a weekly subscription $4.99 per week for a weekly subscription with 3-day trial $14.99 per month for a monthly subscrition $39.99 per year for a yearly subscription $39.99 per year for a yearly subscription with 3-day trial $49.99 for a lifetime VIP user Note - Payment will be charged to the 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 before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - The user and auto-renewal may manage subscriptions may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Contact us: support@byte-speed.com Terms of use: https://www.byte-speed.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.byte-speed.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Contacts by Company4 screens
Authenticator App⋅4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Contacts by Company at 94% against Authenticator App⋅'s 0%. Contacts by Company also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App⋅'s advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

Authenticator App⋅ is free to download; Contacts by Company costs $0.99 up front. Contacts by Company sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and Authenticator App⋅ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Contacts by Company holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 159 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Contacts by Company's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator App⋅'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Contacts by Company versus Authenticator App⋅: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContacts by CompanyAuthenticator App⋅
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (72 ratings) — better3.5 (159 ratings)
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings72159 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperContacts by Company, Inc.ByteSpeed

Customer experience

Contacts by Company

All ratings72 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

Authenticator App⋅

All ratings159 ratings
Positive62.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative34.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Contacts by Company

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Contacts load extremely slowly
  • Missing contacts after synchronization
  • Missing information on synced contacts
  • App becomes unresponsive with 3000+ contacts
  • Company view feature not functioning properly
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  • Compatibility issues with iOS 12 and iPhone X

Requested features

4 requests
  • Desktop version with cross-platform syncing
  • Family sharing support for pro features
  • Better contact sync with address book
  • Improved performance for large contact lists

Authenticator App⋅

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Contacts by Company

Subscriptions1
  • Contacts by Company Pro$3.991 Year
6 purchases

Authenticator App⋅

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly VIP - 3 Days Free3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP Subscription$14.991 Month
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  • Yearly VIP Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Yearly VIP - 3 Days Free3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP$49.99

Questions

Is Contacts by Company free?
Contacts by Company costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator App⋅ free?
Authenticator App⋅ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Contacts by Company or Authenticator App⋅?
Contacts by Company is rated higher. Contacts by Company averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Authenticator App⋅ averages 3.5 from 159 ratings.
Do Contacts by Company or Authenticator App⋅ have ads?
Authenticator App⋅ shows ads; Contacts by Company does not.
Which is updated more often, Contacts by Company or Authenticator App⋅?
Contacts by Company ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator App⋅ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Contacts by Company was updated on November 3, 2026 and Authenticator App⋅ on November 3, 2026.

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