Comparison

Authenticator vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator

Secure your online accounts with this open-source two-factor authentication app. It supports TOTP and offers multiple convenient setup and export options, all while remaining completely offline and private.

Highlights
  • TOTP algorithm support
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • Import accounts from files
  • Manual account entry
  • Export account keys
  • Offline functionality
  • Open-source
Currently charting
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Authenticator is an elegant, open-source two-factor authentication app that supports the Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) algorithm. It offers multiple convenient methods to set up your accounts: • Scan a QR Code. • Read from a QR Code image. • Import from a file. • Manual entry. The app features an beautiful “Account Details” page that displays each account along with its QR Code. You can view or copy this information at any time. Authenticator also provides several easy ways to export all your accounts: • Export key URIs to the clipboard. • Export key URIs as plain text. • Export key URIs as a TXT file. • Export key URIs as QR Code images. Authenticator always remains offline and never connects to any networks. It does not track any data or collect any personal information. Just works as it should be. Authenticator is fully open source on GitHub: https://github.com/bingzheung/authenticator

About

Authenticator

This app generates time-based one-time passwords (OTP) to secure your online accounts. It offers quick setup via QR code scanning, regular OTP updates, and works offline. Data is encrypted and can be backed up to iCloud for seamless device synchronization.

Highlights
  • Quick MFA token setup via QR code
  • Regularly updated OTP codes
  • Offline functionality
  • Encrypted iCloud backup
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Universal compatibility with authentication practices
Features
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Our app is a robust two-factor authentication (2FA) solution that generates time-based one-time passwords (OTP) to enhance the security of your online accounts. Compatible with services, providing additional security when logging in. Key Features: 1. Quick Setup for Secure MFA Tokens - Simply scan a QR code to create your secure MFA token in seconds. Enter the unique OTP generated by our app on the website to verify your online identity effortlessly. 2. Regularly Updated OTP - The 6-digit code updates, ensuring you never reuse the same TOTP and don't need to remember changing numbers. The app works without a network or cellular connection once configured. 3. Easy and User-Friendly - No account setup is required. Just scan the 2FA QR-Code, and the app is ready to use. 4. iCloud Backup & Encryption - Your data is encrypted, including when stored in iCloud. This ensures only you can access your information. Secure backups allow for easy data restoration if you lose your device. 5. Synchronization Across All Devices - Switch between devices seamlessly and access your codes in real-time on all devices connected to your iCloud. 6. Universal Compatibility - Our app supports all types of authentication practices, including MFA, RSA SecurID, TOTP, 2-step verification, and more. The app offers an auto-renewable subscription to grant you unlimited access to all functionalities. Subscription Details - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew 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 end of the current period. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings. Secure your online presence with our app, offering easy setup, reliable protection, and seamless device synchronization. Download now and protect your accounts with ease. - Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X8zhgLJqN7OexlfKBNEvaIq5SmDJaeJGSOhBYvirv38/edit - Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BhPmguPiJVwm54hY-4ZFgm49fJ29cpj16SZOl7kwAuQ/edit

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Authenticator at Free against Authenticator's $0.99. Authenticator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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

Authenticator is free to download; Authenticator costs $0.99 up front. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Authenticator versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorAuthenticator
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer兵 张KERIM CEMIL OZURUK

Customer experience

Authenticator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Authenticator

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Authenticator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Authenticator?
Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Authenticator averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Authenticator or Authenticator have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor Authenticator shows ads.

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