Comparison

Collections Application vs Authenticator App ‧

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

Head to head
About

Collections Application

Organize and manage any type of collection with customizable fields, tags, and search functionality. Share collections with family or friends and control their access levels. Syncs across devices via cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Create custom collections with nested containers
  • Add items with default and custom fields
  • Search and filter items by any field or tag
  • Attach photos to items
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Share collections with user roles
  • View public collections
Features
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With 'My Collections' you can create customisable content of your favourite collections. * Create collections with any level of containers (e.g. coin value, stamp country) and items (e.g. coins, stamps, bottle tops) * Keep track of the contents of your freezer and share with family members. * Items have default name and description fields. * Custom Fields in Collections with String, Date or Number types. Custom Fields can be mandatory, optionally shown in the lists and are searchable. * Custom Fields also have custom formatting so you can display the values however you like. * Sort items by any field, including custom ones. * Add tags to items and filter by tag when searching. * Items can have pictures either from the camera direct or via your photos collection. * Search across all items in a collection. * Cloud based storage so it syncs automagically across your devices. * Invite other users to share your collection. They initially have read access only. * Manage users and give them READ, WRITE or ADMIN roles to your collection. * View public collections that other users have shared

About

Authenticator App ‧

Enhance your account security with advanced two-factor authentication. This app provides double encryption, secure iCloud backup, and seamless integration with over 1000 popular services. It offers face recognition for effortless login and robust verification processes to protect your sensitive information.

Highlights
  • Two-step verification
  • QR code account addition
  • Encrypted iCloud backup
  • Compatibility with 1000+ apps
  • Face recognition login
Features
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Authenticator is an advanced app designed to enhance your account security through efficient account management and robust verification processes,which provides an extra layer of protection through double encryption. This significantly boosts the security of your accounts against unauthorized access. Additionally, the iCloud storage and sync capabilities ensure that your verification codes are securely backed up and easily accessible, preventing any loss. All features are unlocked with a subscription, allowing you to take full advantage of Authenticator’s comprehensive security solutions to safeguard your sensitive information effortlessly. You can gain all the benefits included: 1.Dual security with two-step verification Secure your accounts by generating a two-step verification code during the login process. This dual authentication method adds an extra layer of protection, ensuring that only authorized one can access the accounts. By requiring a second code, it significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access. 2.Secure account addition via QR code scanning With authenticator,you can easily scan and add accounts, streamlining the setup process. This intuitive QR code scanning simplifies adding accounts, making it fast and convenient. Once added, you can manage all your accounts securely in one place, eliminating the need to remember multiple login credentials. 3.Encrypted iCloud backup for verification codes Authenticator offers a robust iCloud storage that securely backs up your verification codes,which ensures that your codes are safe from loss or theft, providing easy access whenever needed, and you can trust that your sensitive data is protected while being readily available for use. 4.Compatibility with over 1000 popular apps Support and integrate with more than 1000 popular applications, such as Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Google, Instagram and more,providing flexible usage across various platforms. 5.Face recognition for seamless authentication Our app incorporates advanced face recognition technology, allowing you to log in effortlessly and securely.With just a glance that you can authenticate your identity, eliminating the need for traditional passwords or verification codes. Subscription Pricing: - Auto-renewable yearly subscription at USD 39.99/year - Auto-renewable yearly subscription with 3-day trial at USD 49.99/year - Lifetime at USD 49.99 Note - Payment will be charged to the 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 - The user and auto-renewal may manage subscriptions may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Contact us by: support@normalv.com Terms of Use:https://www.normalv.com/terms.html Privacy Policy:https://www.normalv.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Collections Application4 screens
Authenticator App ‧4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collections Application at 100% against Authenticator App ‧'s 0%. Collections Application also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Authenticator App ‧'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Collections Application sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and Authenticator App ‧ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collections Application holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App ‧ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Collections Application's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator App ‧'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collections Application ships an update every 3 weeks, Authenticator App ‧ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Collections Application versus Authenticator App ‧: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollections ApplicationAuthenticator App ‧
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better2.5 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB32 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSoftWyer Ltd.Normal Vector

Customer experience

Collections Application

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Authenticator App ‧

All ratings1,134 ratings
Positive36.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative61.7%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Collections Application

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Authenticator App ‧

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App not working as expected
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Collections Application

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$3.991 Year
4 purchases

Authenticator App ‧

Subscriptions3
  • Yearly VIP$39.991 Year
  • Yearly VIP$49.991 Year
  • Yearly 3DaysTrail VIP3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP$49.99

Questions

Is Collections Application free?
Collections Application is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App ‧ free?
Authenticator App ‧ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Collections Application or Authenticator App ‧?
Collections Application is rated higher. Collections Application averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Authenticator App ‧ averages 2.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Collections Application or Authenticator App ‧ have ads?
Collections Application shows ads; Authenticator App ‧ does not.
Which is updated more often, Collections Application or Authenticator App ‧?
Collections Application ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator App ‧ every 5 months. Most recently, Collections Application was updated on October 2, 2026 and Authenticator App ‧ on September 23, 2026.

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