# TCS vs Authenticator App†

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App† at 4.5 against TCS's 3.0. Authenticator App† also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). TCS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App† sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. TCS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Authenticator App† holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App† has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TCS ships an update every 6 weeks, Authenticator App† fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCS | Authenticator App† |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcs/id1296517010/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1672330315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锐波 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493483893) | [Appqe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675570121) |

## What reviewers say

### TCS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcs/id1296517010)

This application connects to 'The Camera Shop' peer-to-peer cameras. It provides functionality for managing and viewing your camera feeds. For assistance, contact the developer via email.

**Highlights:** Connect to p2p cameras, Manage camera feeds, View camera footage, Technical support via email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Authenticator App†

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1672330315)

Secure your online accounts with a versatile two-factor authentication solution. Manage all your authentication codes in one place, offering enhanced security for websites, services, and crypto wallets. Supports biometric access and offline code generation.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (2FA), Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Biometric security (fingerprint, face ID, PIN), Offline code generation, Wide service compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription Pack | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth app
- 🔒 Puts confidence in data security
- 👍 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Removed accounts after update
- 🐛 Deleted authentication codes
- 🐛 QR code scanning issues
- 🔒 Lost data and no backup
- 💰 Aggressive subscription upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts removed after update
- Authentication codes deleted
- QR code scanning not working
- Data loss with no backup
- App freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename token cards
- Option to pin favorites or sort
- Assign categories to entries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCS free?

TCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Authenticator App† free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TCS or Authenticator App†?

Authenticator App† is rated higher. TCS averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Authenticator App† averages 4.5 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do TCS or Authenticator App† have ads?

Neither TCS nor Authenticator App† shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TCS or Authenticator App†?

TCS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Authenticator App† fortnightly. Most recently, TCS was updated on October 4, 2026 and Authenticator App† on October 13, 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.*