OTP vs Authenticator + 2FA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OTP
This app generates secure one-time passwords for two-factor authentication on your device. It supports various protocols, allows easy account setup via QR codes or manual entry, and offers robust security features like biometric locks and encrypted backups.
- TOTP & HOTP code generation
- QR code scanning for setup
- Biometric app lock (Face ID/Touch ID)
- Encrypted data export/import
- Account grouping and organization
- Dark Mode support
- iCloud sync and backup
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OTP-Auth is a beautifully designed two-factor authentication (2FA) app that generates one-time passwords on your iPhone. Supporting both TOTP and HOTP protocols, it adds an essential layer of security to all your online accounts. KEY FEATURES: - Generate TOTP & HOTP verification codes offline - Scan QR codes or add accounts manually - Tap to reveal code and copy to clipboard - Face ID & Touch ID biometric app lock - Dark Mode with system, light, and dark themes - iCloud sync and backup across devices - Export & import data with AES-256-GCM encryption - Import from Google Authenticator, 2FAS, and Aegis - 60+ branded service icons with auto-matching - Account grouping with drag-and-drop reorder - Search and sort by name, type, or custom order - Modern card-style UI with smooth animations SECURITY FIRST: Your authentication secrets never leave your device or your iCloud. Encrypted exports use AES-256-GCM. Biometric authentication keeps your codes private even if someone has your phone. IMPORT & EXPORT: Easily migrate from other authenticator apps. OTP-Auth supports encrypted JSON, plain text URI, 2FAS backup, Aegis vault, and Google Authenticator QR migration. Export your data securely with password-protected encryption. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY: Group accounts into custom folders, drag and drop to reorder, and use the built-in search to find any account instantly. Hide codes by default and reveal with a tap. PERMISSIONS: Camera access is required for scanning QR codes to add accounts. Learn more about OTP verification: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/One-time_password
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 review sentiment: Authenticator + 2FA at 100% against OTP's 0%. Authenticator + 2FA also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months). OTP's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. OTP 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 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of OTP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Authenticator + 2FA's.
OTP ships an update every 6 months, Authenticator + 2FA every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OTP | Authenticator + 2FA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (18 ratings) | 4.7 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 浩 王 | 长金 陶 |
Customer experience
OTP
Authenticator + 2FA
In-app purchases
OTP
- OTPAuth Premium$1.99
Authenticator + 2FA
- Authenticator Pro Month$6.991 Month
- Authenticator Pro Lifetime$15.99
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