# Step Two vs Authenticator + 2FA

The clearest difference is update cadence: Authenticator + 2FA at every 6 days against Step Two's every 2 months. Authenticator + 2FA also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Step Two's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Two sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Authenticator + 2FA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Two has 185 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Step Two's written reviews are positive against 100% of Authenticator + 2FA's.

Step Two ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator + 2FA every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Two | Authenticator + 2FA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-two/id1291130842/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-plus-2fa/id6444275196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neil Sardesai](https://appshunter.io/developer/891354771) | [长金 陶](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657336976) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Two

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-two/id1291130842)

This app provides a simple and intuitive way to manage your two-step verification codes. It offers a modern design and a Safari extension for quick and secure logins to your online accounts. Codes are automatically backed up and synced across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Intuitive two-step verification management, Modern and user-friendly design, Safari extension for fast logins, iCloud backup and sync, Supports TOTP for any online account

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless iCloud sync
- 👍 Gorgeous, clean design
- 🚀 Instant access and fast performance
- 👍 Excellent Apple ecosystem integration
- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 iCloud sync issues causing data loss
- 🔒 Lack of passcode/biometric security
- 👎 Expensive one-time upgrade price
- 👎 No option to edit/rename account labels

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts disappearing from the app
- Incompatibility with older Apple Watch models

**Requested features**

- Add passcode/Face ID/Touch ID security
- Implement account folders/categories
- Add widgets for iOS/macOS
- Allow editing of account labels
- Provide export/backup functionality


### 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 Step Two free?

Step Two 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, Step Two or Authenticator + 2FA?

Authenticator + 2FA is rated higher. Step Two averages 4.5 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Authenticator + 2FA averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Step Two or Authenticator + 2FA have ads?

Neither Step Two nor Authenticator + 2FA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step Two or Authenticator + 2FA?

Step Two ships an update every 2 months, and Authenticator + 2FA every 6 days. Most recently, Step Two was updated on October 7, 2026 and Authenticator + 2FA on October 2, 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.*