Auth vs The authenticator App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auth
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.
- 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
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Auth is a 2-factor authentication app that generates time-based one time passwords (TOTP). Simply tap on the generated code to copy it to your clipboard. Using iCloud shared clipboard you can paste the code on any of your devices. By enabling iCloud Sync your accounts are shared between all of your devices, allowing you to generate your authentication code on any of your devices. In settings you can enable AutoFill to automatically fill your verification codes from the Auth App. Note that this may require editing your existing codes to set the autofill websites - popular providers are auto-recognised and configured as far as possible. Features include: - iCloud Support - AutoFill - Supports iOS Dark Theme - Works with all the most popular websites - TOTP QR code recognition from the camera app or from photos
The authenticator App
Securely manage all your two-factor authentication codes in one place. Scan QR codes or manually add accounts for easy access, protected by Face ID or password.
- 2FA Code Generation
- QR Code Scanning
- Centralized Account Management
- Face ID Access
- Password Lock
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Authenticator App will help you to have all your 2FA Auth access in one place. All you need to SCAN a QR code or manually enter details. This is very secure. We have following features supported 1. 2FA Generator 2. Scan Auth QR code 3. Maintain all in one place 4. Access with faceid 5. Lock with password Subscription Policy - Subscriptions are billed weekly or monthly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Payment models for Premium subscription: - Monthly Subscription : $9.99 / month which comes with 3 Day Free Trial - Weekly Subscription: $4.99/week which no trail - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy - http://sleepnext.nextpixelapps.in/index.php/sleepnext-app-mobile-privacy-policy/ Service Terms - http://sleepnext.nextpixelapps.in/index.php/terms-and-condition/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Auth at 5.0 against The authenticator App's 4.4. Auth also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). The authenticator App's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (67 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, 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. Auth sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and The authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The authenticator App has 67 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Auth ships an update every 38 months, The authenticator App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auth | The authenticator App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.4 (67 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 67 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oliver Hayman | NextPixel apps |
Customer experience
Auth
The authenticator App
In-app purchases
Auth
- Nice Tip$0.99
- Kind Tip$2.99
- Generous Tip$4.99
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- Amazing Tip$9.99
- Unbelievable Tip$19.99
The authenticator App
- The authy authenticator3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- 2fa 2 factor authentication3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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