Contact Groups vs Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Contact Groups
Easily create and manage contact groups directly on your device. Organize frequently contacted people for quick access, send group emails, or text multiple recipients at once. Export contacts as VCards for backup or sharing.
- Create and manage contact groups
- Directly edit Apple Contacts database
- Send group emails
- Send group SMS/text messages
- Export contacts as VCard
- Delete multiple contacts
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"Thanks very much. Very happy. A very useful app." AB, Nov 2020 This app creates and manages Groups in the Apple Contacts app database directly on the iDevice. The groups and their members are stored in the Contacts database. If it is in an iCloud account then iOS manages the synchronisation automatically. The app makes it very easy to create groups of frequently-used contacts eg those people you call frequently without having to search for them in Recents or putting them all in Favourites. All on your iDevice without having to resort to laptops or web-based apps to manage the Contacts that are on your device. The app can display and edit a Contact's details using the same interface as the Apple Contacts app. Contact first name, last name and organisation are checked when searching to filter the contacts in a list - those in the current group or those not in the current group. In the Group list, tap and hold or carefully swipe right to left to change the name of a group. The list of Groups can be sorted alphabetically by using the switch in Settings->Contact Groups. Contact Groups can send an email to all members of a group. Contact Groups can create and add qualifying recipients to an SMS/text message for groups that contain Contacts with a mobile number in the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique and Türkiye. Only numbers prefixed with + and the country code of the above countries and the digits which identify a mobile/cell number for that country are recognised. Canada and the United States of America are not included because there seems to be no way to distinguish a mobile/cell number from a landline phone number. The user can enter the relevant text. The app is not responsible for sending the message nor for any errors that may occur eg if the user does not have the ability to send texts internationally or the mobile number is incorrect etc. Contact Groups can select and delete multiple contacts at the same time - select a group, tap Not In Group, tap Select and then select one or more contacts and tap the trash can that has appeared. A confirmation dialog will appear. A Contact can be added to or removed from Groups: long-press the Contact to show the Groups to which it belongs. Swipe right-to-left to remove it from a Group. Tap Add to Groups to see a list of groups to which the Contact does not belong. Tap a Group to add the Contact to that Group. This can also be achieved by tapping the Contact to display Apple's Contact interface and then scrolling to the bottom to the 'Included in List' section. The Contacts in a Group can be exported via the app as a VCard file for sharing or importing into other machines and devices, or saved to Files or DropBox etc for backup purposes. The app itself does not send any data to any server. Due to Exchange issues, the app is unable to create groups in Exchange/Outlook accounts. SUPPORT If you encounter any issues please use the email link at the bottom of the Help screen or on the Developer Website link on this screen.
Authenticator
Securely store and generate two-factor authentication codes for your online accounts directly on your device. Features encrypted backups, cross-device sync, and quick access widgets. Supports thousands of services and offers offline code generation.
- Secure and private data storage
- Encrypted backups to iCloud
- Cross-device sync including Apple Watch
- Home Screen widget for quick access
- Offline code generation
- Import accounts from other authenticators
- Support for thousands of major services
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Authenticator allows you to securely store and generate two-factor authentication codes for all your online accounts, directly on your device. Key Features: 1. Secure and Private. All data within Authenticator is encrypted at all times, even when backed up to iCloud, ensuring that only you have access to your information. 2. Encrypted Backups. Easily create a secure, encrypted backup in Authenticator, safeguarding your data if you lose your device or switch to a new one. 3. Cross-Device Sync. Authenticator automatically syncs your accounts across all Apple devices, including your Apple Watch. 4. Quick Access Widget. Use the Authenticator widget for fast access to your 2FA codes right from your Home Screen. 5. Apple Watch and Touch ID Unlock. Unlock the app instantly using Apple Watch or Touch ID for quicker access. 6. Menu Bar Integration. Keep Authenticator accessible directly from your Menu Bar. 7. Offline Code Generation. Even when offline, Authenticator generates secure codes, allowing you to authenticate safely even in airplane mode. 8. Easy Multi-Account Import. You can seamlessly import accounts from Google Authenticator, Password Managers, or Files. 9. Designed for Apple Devices. Enjoy a fully native experience on all Apple devices with features like Data Sync, Gestures, Widgets, and Dark Mode. 10. Support for Major Services. Authenticator supports major platforms like Facebook, Coinbase, Amazon, Gmail, Instagram, Roblox, and thousands more, including 8-digit tokens. Subscription Information. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and disable auto-renewal through your App Store account settings, up to 24 hours before the next payment is due. — Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.levelclashapps.com/TermsOfUse.html — Privacy Policy: https://www.levelclashapps.com/PrivacyPolicy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Authenticator at Free against Contact Groups's $0.99. Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (190 vs 2). Contact Groups's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 4%) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On rating, ads 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
Authenticator is free to download; Contact Groups costs $0.99 up front. Authenticator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Contact Groups asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for Contact Groups against 3.5 for Authenticator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 190 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Contact Groups's written reviews are positive against 4% of Authenticator's.
Contact Groups ships an update fortnightly, Authenticator every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Contact Groups | Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 3.5 (190 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 4.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 190 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Godfrey Raftesath | Level Clash Apps S.L. |
Customer experience
Contact Groups
Authenticator
Bugs and requests
Contact Groups
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Authenticator
Reported bugs
5 issues- App won't open after payment
- Connected apps erased by update
- Lost access to important accounts due to app deletion
- App declines correct entries
- Funds inaccessible
In-app purchases
Contact Groups
No in-app purchases
Authenticator
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Premium Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Monthly$19.991 Month
- yearly subscription$79.991 Year
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