# Nano Notes vs Authenticator App Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nano Notes at 83% against Authenticator App Widget's 0%. Nano Notes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Authenticator App Widget's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Nano Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nano Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nano Notes has 150 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Nano Notes's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator App Widget's.

Nano Notes ships an update every 3 months, Authenticator App Widget monthly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nano Notes | Authenticator App Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nano-notes/id1445942906/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-widget/id6499126552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Tourraine](https://appshunter.io/developer/308598599) | [Khuong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593197909) |

## What reviewers say

### Nano Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nano-notes/id1445942906)

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a simple note-taking tool. Access and review your notes conveniently on your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Quick note creation, Apple Watch access, Simple interface, Instant synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for quick notes
- ⌚ Works well with Apple Watch
- 🆓 Free to use
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 📱 Syncs notes to watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Notes disappear after watch restart
- 🐛 Blank screen on phone app
- 🐛 Cannot delete notes from watch
- 🐛 Syncing issues reported

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Notes disappear after watch restart
- Notes not syncing between iPhone and iPad
- Blank screen when opening notes on phone app
- Cannot delete a note from the Apple Watch without phone interaction and watch restart

**Requested features**

- Add more object types (tables, drawings)
- Add complication shortcut to watch face
- Enable typing on the Watch
- Add iCloud syncing
- Add ability to edit/delete/add notes from Apple Watch


### Authenticator App Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-widget/id6499126552)

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication. Generate one-time passwords instantly and manage accounts easily. Offers biometric authentication and customizable widgets for a user-friendly experience.

**Highlights:** Secure 2FA code generation, Biometric authentication support, Instant OTP widget access, Encrypted data storage, Customizable algorithm settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nano Notes free?

Nano Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Authenticator App Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nano Notes or Authenticator App Widget?

Nano Notes is rated higher. Nano Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Authenticator App Widget averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Nano Notes or Authenticator App Widget have ads?

Neither Nano Notes nor Authenticator App Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nano Notes or Authenticator App Widget?

Nano Notes ships an update every 3 months, and Authenticator App Widget monthly. Most recently, Nano Notes was updated on October 14, 2026 and Authenticator App Widget on October 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.*