Comparison

Auth vs Authenticator + 2FA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Generate security codes
  • Push message notifications
  • Secure encrypted backups
  • Supports popular accounts
  • One-click local backup
Features
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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

Screenshots

Auth3 screens
Authenticator + 2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Authenticator + 2FA at every 6 days against Auth's every 38 months. Authenticator + 2FA also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Auth's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Auth sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auth ships an update every 38 months, Authenticator + 2FA every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Auth versus Authenticator + 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthAuthenticator + 2FA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.7 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings411 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver Hayman长金 陶

Customer experience

Auth

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Authenticator + 2FA

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Auth

One-time5
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Kind Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Amazing Tip$9.99
  • Unbelievable Tip$19.99
2 purchases

Authenticator + 2FA

Subscriptions1
  • Authenticator Pro Month$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • Authenticator Pro Lifetime$15.99

Questions

Is Auth free?
Auth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator + 2FA free?
Authenticator + 2FA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Auth or Authenticator + 2FA?
Auth is rated higher. Auth averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Authenticator + 2FA averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.
Do Auth or Authenticator + 2FA have ads?
Neither Auth nor Authenticator + 2FA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auth or Authenticator + 2FA?
Auth ships an update every 38 months, and Authenticator + 2FA every 6 days. Most recently, Auth was updated on September 16, 2026 and Authenticator + 2FA on September 14, 2026.

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