TruGrid Authenticator vs Authenticator + 2FA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TruGrid Authenticator
Enhance your online security with this multi-factor authentication app. It generates one-time passcodes for logging into accounts, providing an extra security layer even if your password is compromised. Works offline and supports any TOTP-compatible sites.
- Multi-factor authentication
- TOTP-based security
- Offline passcode generation
- QR code setup
- Multiple account support
- Account nickname editing
- PIN code protection
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TruGrid Authenticator works with TruGrid.com and any site that supports Google Authenticator or TOTP-based two-factor authentication. Improve your account security with an easy to use multi-factor authentication application. Provides an additional layer of security when signing in to accounts, so that even if someone had your password, they could not access your account. Once setup, when you sign into your account, you will use your login and password PLUS a one-time, rotating passcode generated from the TruGrid Authenticator. This will work even if you are temporarily offline. FEATURES: - Supports any TOTP-compatible sites that already supports Google Authenticator - Quick setup via QR code scan - Add as many accounts as you would like - Edit account nicknames - Search for accounts - Setup PIN code When using the TruGrid Authenticator on TruGrid.com or any other website that supports MFA, just scan the QR code when prompted. HOW TO USE IT 1. Download the TruGrid Authenticator to your mobile device 2. Enable MFA (or sometimes called 2FA) on your account. Note: This is enabled by default when logging into TruGrid.com accounts 3. When prompted with a QR code, select Add in TruGrid Authenticator to scan and add the new account 4. Select the new account row added in TruGrid Authenticator 5. Enter code from TruGrid Authenticator into your site, app or service
Authenticator + 2FA
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.
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Generate security codes
- Push message notifications
- Secure encrypted backups
- Supports popular accounts
- One-click local backup
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Authenticator+ is a two-factor authenticator for all your online accounts using multi-factor authentication. You can backup all account information into Authenticator+. To avoid privacy being leaked, losing devices, or switching to a new device, which allows you to set a regular password and a time-based one-time password to double the security of your account by making secure encrypted backups. We support all popular accounts like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram and more. Key Features: - Two-Factor Authentication Generate security codes to log in securely with Two-Factor Authentication via push messages. - Secure & Private Protect your account more securely by adding an additional layer of security. - One-click Local Backup No longer worry about not being able to recover such as replacing a new device, or losing devices. Subscription Plans: 1-month $6.99 premium subscription; Lifetime $15.99 premium subscription; 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. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-terms-of-use/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-privacypolicy/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TruGrid Authenticator at none against Authenticator + 2FA's 2. Authenticator + 2FA's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Authenticator + 2FA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. TruGrid Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Authenticator + 2FA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of TruGrid Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Authenticator + 2FA's.
TruGrid Authenticator ships an update monthly, Authenticator + 2FA every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TruGrid Authenticator | Authenticator + 2FA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) | 4.7 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | N.E. Desktop Software, Inc. | 长金 陶 |
Customer experience
TruGrid Authenticator
Authenticator + 2FA
In-app purchases
TruGrid Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Authenticator + 2FA
- Authenticator Pro Month$6.991 Month
- Authenticator Pro Lifetime$15.99
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