# 1Password vs Authy Authenticator

The clearest difference is update cadence: 1Password at fortnightly against Authy Authenticator's every 3 months. 1Password also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 195) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Authy Authenticator's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1Password sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Authy Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

1Password holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Password has 42K ratings behind it against 195, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of 1Password's written reviews are positive against 57% of Authy Authenticator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

1Password ships an update fortnightly, Authy Authenticator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1Password | Authy Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1password-password-manager/id1511601750/reviews)** | [4.4 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authy-authenticator/id1554760348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 195 |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **56.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 405 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AgileBits Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/285897621) | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) |

## What reviewers say

### 1Password

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1password-password-manager/id1511601750)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Productivity, #97 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely store, generate, and autofill passwords and passkeys across all your devices. This app also manages other sensitive information like credit cards and notes, with features for secure sharing and travel.

**Highlights:** Generate strong passwords, Autofill logins, Two-factor authentication codes, Passkey management, Store credit cards and notes, Secure sharing, Travel Mode

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1Password Individual Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 1Password Family Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| 1Password Teams Monthly | $24.95 | per month |
| 1Password Individual Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| 1Password Family Annual | $71.99 | per year |
| 1Password Teams Annual | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration across devices
- 🔒 Robust security and encryption
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features like Watchtower
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in recent updates
- 👎 Forced migration to subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes in version 8
- 🐛 Unreliable syncing and data loss issues
- 👎 Removal of local vaults and custom storage options

**Reported bugs**

- Face ID not working consistently
- App opening to wrong password entry in edit mode
- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Scrolling and navigation bugs in the iOS app
- Inability to delete passwords from the Watchtower tab

**Requested features**

- Option to use passcode instead of Face ID
- Ability to rename login titles
- Improved search functionality
- Easier management of duplicate entries
- More customization options for the home screen


### Authy Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authy-authenticator/id1554760348)

Secure your online accounts with this Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) app. It generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) and offers encrypted backups, multi-device sync, and offline access. Protect your accounts from unauthorized access with robust security features.

**Highlights:** Encrypted iCloud Backup, Apple Watch Support, Multi-Device Sync, Offline Access, Biometric & PIN Lock, Quick Setup, TOTP Security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription Plans | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription Plans | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription  Plans | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1Password free?

1Password is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authy Authenticator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1Password or Authy Authenticator?

1Password is rated higher. 1Password averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Authy Authenticator averages 4.4 from 195 ratings.

### Do 1Password or Authy Authenticator have ads?

Neither 1Password nor Authy Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1Password or Authy Authenticator?

1Password ships an update fortnightly, and Authy Authenticator every 3 months. Most recently, 1Password was updated on October 17, 2026 and Authy Authenticator 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.*