# Query vs Authenticator App ©

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Query at 100% against Authenticator App ©'s 33%. Query also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Authenticator App ©'s advantage is ratings volume (680 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App © sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Query asks for nothing beyond the download.

Query holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App © has 680 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Query's written reviews are positive against 33% of Authenticator App ©'s.

Query ships an update every 11 months, Authenticator App © every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Query | Authenticator App © |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/query-point/id1372212160/reviews)** | [3.9 (680 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1662071074/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **680** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 32.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Query-Point](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372212159) | [IntelliVision limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853739780) |

## What reviewers say

### Query

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/query-point/id1372212160)

Access location-based audio and supplemental information by speaking keywords. Discover details about products, services, places, or celebrities within specified geographic ranges.

**Highlights:** Keyword-triggered audio responses, Location-based information retrieval, Supplemental info (web links, images, video), Map view with advertiser pins, QR code access to information, Category-based keyword shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Authenticator App ©

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1662071074)

This app generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) for secure two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA). It simplifies logins by scanning QR codes and storing encrypted account data, offering backup and sync features.

**Highlights:** Generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP), Supports Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Supports Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), QR code scanning for setup, Encrypted data storage, Secure backup and sync, Touch ID/Face ID authorization

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Weekly PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Monthly PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator 6-Months PRO | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan - Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Lifetime PRO | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-made app
- 🔒 Secure authentication
- 🚀 Quick and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Confusing setup process
- 🤔 Misleading pricing information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to add accounts
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Easier integration with other services
- More transparent pricing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Query free?

Query 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, Query or Authenticator App ©?

Query is rated higher. Query averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Authenticator App © averages 3.9 from 680 ratings.

### Do Query or Authenticator App © have ads?

Authenticator App © shows ads; Query does not.

### Which is updated more often, Query or Authenticator App ©?

Query ships an update every 11 months, and Authenticator App © every 2 months. Most recently, Query was updated on November 2, 2026 and Authenticator App © on November 12, 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.*