# Auth vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Auth at 100% against Authenticator App's 50%. Auth also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Authenticator App's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (136 vs 4). 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 App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Auth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 136 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Auth's written reviews are positive against 50% of Authenticator App's.

Auth ships an update every 38 months, Authenticator App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auth | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth/id1437751869/reviews)** | [4.5 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-and-mfa/id1621928288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **136** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Hayman](https://appshunter.io/developer/914520817) | [BEYLER Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551010741) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-and-mfa/id1621928288)

Securely store and generate two-factor authentication tokens for your online accounts. This app enhances your digital security by providing Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) and Hash-based one-time passwords (HOTP). It offers encrypted backups and cross-device access for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication token generation, Time-based and Hash-based OTP support, Encrypted backup for security, Access across multiple Apple devices, Supports thousands of online accounts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auth free?

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

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

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

Auth is rated higher. Auth averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.5 from 136 ratings.

### Do Auth or Authenticator App have ads?

Neither Auth nor Authenticator App shows ads.

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

Auth ships an update every 38 months, and Authenticator App every 4 months. Most recently, Auth was updated on September 16, 2026 and Authenticator App on September 17, 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.*