# Auth vs Authenticator + 2FA

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auth | Authenticator + 2FA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth/id1437751869/reviews)** | [4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-plus-2fa/id6444275196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Hayman](https://appshunter.io/developer/914520817) | [长金 陶](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657336976) |

## 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 + 2FA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-plus-2fa/id6444275196)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Pro Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Pro Lifetime | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*