# Auth vs Authenticator ·

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Auth at 67% against Authenticator ·'s 24%. Authenticator ·'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auth sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Authenticator · sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator · has 26K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Auth's written reviews are positive against 24% of Authenticator ·'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Auth ships an update every 4 months, Authenticator · every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auth | Authenticator · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth/id1437751869/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id1602061522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 23.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#30** |
| Size | 2 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Hayman](https://appshunter.io/developer/914520817) | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) |

## What reviewers say

### Auth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth/id1437751869)

This app generates time-based one-time passwords for multi-factor authentication. It supports iCloud sync for seamless access across devices and offers quick code copying. It also recognizes TOTP QR codes for easy setup.

**Highlights:** Time-based one-time password generation, iCloud Sync for multi-device access, Tap to copy authentication codes, TOTP QR code recognition, iOS Dark Theme support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unbelievable Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id1602061522)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Utilities, #91 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Securely store and generate two-factor authentication (2FA) tokens for your online accounts. Protect your accounts from hackers with an additional layer of security. Features encrypted backups, cross-device synchronization, and a private browser.

**Highlights:** Secure 2FA token generation, Encrypted iCloud backups, Cross-device synchronization, Import/Export 2FA codes, Password manager with leak protection, Private browser, App PIN lock

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Starter | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Promo | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Plan - VPN | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Special | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan - 7 Days | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - 3 Days | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year - 7 Days | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - VPN | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for 2FA
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Efficient authentication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 🤔 Misleading marketing

**Reported bugs**

- Codes not working as expected
- Accounts disappearing after device change
- Inability to cancel subscription

**Requested features**

- Backup and restore functionality
- Support for more account types
- Clearer instructions for setup and usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auth free?

Auth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator · free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Auth or Authenticator ·?

Authenticator · is rated higher. Auth averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Authenticator · averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Auth or Authenticator · have ads?

Neither Auth nor Authenticator · shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Auth or Authenticator ·?

Auth ships an update every 4 months, and Authenticator · every 9 days. Most recently, Auth was updated on October 29, 2026 and Authenticator · on November 3, 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.*