Comparison

Auth vs Authenticator App #1

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 App #1

Securely manage your online accounts with a fast and intuitive authenticator and QR scanner. Easily set up two-factor authentication and access your codes quickly. Keep track of your scan history for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Setup 2FA accounts easily
  • Scan QR code & Barcode
  • Manage scan history
  • Lightning-fast scanning
  • User-friendly design
Features
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Our app offers lightning-fast scanning capabilities, user-friendly design and smart features that make it the perfect tool for using Authenticator & QR Scanner. Features of our app: 1.Setup 2FA accounts easily 2.Scan QR code & Barcode 3.Manage scan history About subscriptions: – 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 before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal * Terms of Use: https://code.onetouchinsight.com/terms * Privacy Policy: https://code.onetouchinsight.com/privacy * Contact us: https://code.onetouchinsight.com/support

Screenshots

Auth4 screens
Authenticator App #14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Auth at 67% against Authenticator App #1's 13%. Authenticator App #1's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 App #1 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator App #1 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App #1 has 1.4K 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 13% of Authenticator App #1's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auth ships an update every 4 months, Authenticator App #1 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Auth versus Authenticator App #1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthAuthenticator App #1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings51.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOliver HaymanIdentity and Access Security

Customer experience

Auth

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Authenticator App #1

All ratings1,367 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

Bugs and requests

Auth

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Authenticator App #1

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to purchase app with one-time fee instead of subscription
  • Clear subscription management controls within the app

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Auth

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

Authenticator App #1

Subscriptions3
  • ScanMate Premium 1 Month$12.991 Month
  • ScanMate Premium 1 Year$39.991 Year
  • ScanMate Premium 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Auth free?
Auth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App #1 free?
Authenticator App #1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Auth or Authenticator App #1?
Authenticator App #1 is rated higher. Auth averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Authenticator App #1 averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Auth or Authenticator App #1 have ads?
Neither Auth nor Authenticator App #1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auth or Authenticator App #1?
Auth ships an update every 4 months, and Authenticator App #1 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Auth was updated on October 29, 2026 and Authenticator App #1 on October 30, 2026.

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