Comparison

GoTo vs Authenticator App ⁸

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

Head to head
About

GoTo

This app offers a comprehensive suite for business communications, including calling, messaging, and virtual meetings. It facilitates team collaboration, customer engagement through a multi-channel inbox, and seamless participation in online events. Stay connected and productive from anywhere with this all-in-one mobile solution.

Highlights
  • Voice, video, and messaging in one app
  • Multi-channel shared inbox for customer engagement
  • Virtual meetings, trainings, and webinars
  • Switch between multiple business numbers
  • Automatic text replies to missed calls
  • Team collaboration tools
Currently charting
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GoTo is the premier provider of flexible-work software that keeps you connected and engaged with customers and colleagues. From calling and messaging to virtual meetings, trainings, and webinars, it’s the all-in-one mobile app for your essential communications, whether you’re on the road or across the globe. Hold quick discussions and lead business-critical meetings. Join online events in seconds and take part in activities like polls and surveys. Collaborate with your team and answer customers in a multi-channel inbox. No matter where you go or what you need to communicate, GoTo has you covered. Simplify your communication: - Stay connected from anywhere with customers and colleagues - Use your personal device without sharing your private number - Get voice, video, and messaging all in one app Empower your business calls: - Quickly switch between multiple business numbers - Route incoming calls to other phones or colleagues - Automatically text back to missed calls Elevate your meetings and events: - Join virtual meetings, trainings, and webinars from anywhere - View slides, participate in breakout rooms, take polls, and more - Schedule your own meetings and sync your business calendar Engage with your customers: - Chat with customers as a team in the shared inbox - See all your SMS, social media, and web chat conversations in one place - Assign, unassign, and resolve conversations on the go

About

Authenticator App ⁸

This app enhances password management and recall through memory-testing features and secure storage. It also provides two-factor authentication for an extra layer of online security.

Highlights
  • Password recall tests
  • Secure password manager
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Organize passwords
  • Enhance memory
Features
Currently charting
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Did you know that, according to the Ebbinghaus Memory Curve, we lose about 70% of newly learned information within 24 hours if it is not reinforced? This is where Authenticator App comes in as your ultimate security app, specifically designed to enhance your password management and improve your ability to recall passwords effectively. With our powerful features, you can: Password Recall Test: Challenge your memory with engaging tests designed to strengthen your password recall skills. By regularly practicing, you can combat memory loss and ensure you have access to your accounts when needed. Password Manager: Securely store and organize all your passwords in one convenient place. Our intuitive interface makes retrieving your passwords effortless, so you'll never forget one again. Authenticator: Add an extra layer of protection with two-factor authentication for all your accounts. Increase your security and enjoy a safer online experience. Protect your digital identity and enhance your password security with Authenticator App! - Terms of Use: https://www.agilecodestudio.com/terms - Privacy Policy: https://www.agilecodestudio.com/privacy - Support: https://www.agilecodestudio.com/support

Screenshots

GoTo4 screens
Authenticator App ⁸4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoTo at 66% against Authenticator App ⁸'s 25%. GoTo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Authenticator App ⁸'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, chart position and device support 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. Authenticator App ⁸ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. GoTo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoTo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoTo has 144K ratings behind it against 898, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of GoTo's written reviews are positive against 25% of Authenticator App ⁸'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoTo ships an update fortnightly, Authenticator App ⁸ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
GoTo versus Authenticator App ⁸: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoToAuthenticator App ⁸
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (144K ratings) — better4.6 (898 ratings)
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings144K — better898
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#78#78
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGoTo Group, Inc.Secure Shield Tech

Customer experience

GoTo

All ratings143,565 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews666 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative24.6%

Authenticator App ⁸

All ratings898 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative67.9%

User reviews

GoTo

From 144K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 User simplicity (click and go)
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable and no glitches
  • 🚀 Excellent phone service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cuts out sometimes
  • 🐛 Impossible to erase missed calls
  • 🐛 Drops calls everytime
  • 🐛 Ringtone not loud enough
  • 🐛 Buggy

Authenticator App ⁸

From 898 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Secure devices
  • 😊 For security
  • 👍 Good
  • 👍 Best app on the hood
  • 👍 Secure good devices

Room to improve

  • 😠 Scam app
  • 😠 Fake app
  • 😠 Deceptive subscription
  • 😠 Unnecessary paywalls
  • 😠 Sneaky app

Bugs and requests

GoTo

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Audio issues
  • Missed calls not showing up
  • Voicemail not working properly
  • App freezing/crashing
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Mobile - ability to do Q+A from mobile devices
  • Ability to choose ringtone
  • Calendar integration like previous app
  • Monitor multiple lines concurrently in app
  • Easy way to add contact who just called

Authenticator App ⁸

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App does not work
  • Bugs
  • Authenticator app doesn't work most of the time
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Fix bugs
  • Create something without bugs
  • Allow use of existing Microsoft authenticator

In-app purchases

None

GoTo

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Authenticator App ⁸

Subscriptions4
  • Authenticator 1 Week Premium$9.997 Days
  • Authenticator 1 Week Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Authenticator 1 Year Premium$49.991 Year
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  • Authenticator 1 Year Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is GoTo free?
GoTo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator App ⁸ free?
Authenticator App ⁸ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GoTo or Authenticator App ⁸?
GoTo is rated higher. GoTo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 144K ratings, while Authenticator App ⁸ averages 4.6 from 898 ratings.
Do GoTo or Authenticator App ⁸ have ads?
Neither GoTo nor Authenticator App ⁸ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoTo or Authenticator App ⁸?
GoTo ships an update fortnightly, and Authenticator App ⁸ every 4 months. Most recently, GoTo was updated on September 30, 2026 and Authenticator App ⁸ on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, GoTo or Authenticator App ⁸?
GoTo currently peaks at #78 in the App Store charts, and Authenticator App ⁸ at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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