Comparison

Authenticator vs VPNTel

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
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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

VPNTel

This application provides a fast, secure, and private internet connection with a single tap. It encrypts your traffic, hides your IP address, and offers unlimited high-speed data for browsing, streaming, gaming, and file sharing without logging your activity.

Highlights
  • Zero logs and complete privacy
  • High-speed data with no throttling
  • Global servers in premium locations
  • Optimized for P2P and file sharing
  • Secure public Wi-Fi connections
  • No registration required
  • Smart VPN pause with IP preservation
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VPNTEL — Secure VPN for Organizations VPNTel provides secure, encrypted, and reliable VPN connectivity for organizations, teams, and approved service partners. Protect internet traffic across office networks, remote workplaces, public Wi‑Fi, and mobile environments with fast and secure connectivity. FEATURES • Encrypted VPN connections
 • Global server infrastructure
 • Reliable and optimized performance
 • Secure connectivity for remote and mobile teams
 • Privacy-focused network design ORGANIZATION ACCESS VPNTel is intended for authorized users of participating organizations and approved service partners. Access requires a valid access code provided by your organization administrator or authorized service partner. NO PUBLIC REGISTRATION VPNTel does not provide public account registration within the application. For access, please contact your organization administrator or service provider.

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
VPNTel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VPNTel at Free against Authenticator's $0.99. VPNTel also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Authenticator's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

VPNTel is free to download; Authenticator costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Authenticator against 5.0 for VPNTel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, VPNTel every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Authenticator versus VPNTel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorVPNTel
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer兵 张Sektron AB

Customer experience

Authenticator

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

VPNTel

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

VPNTel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VPNTel free?
VPNTel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator or VPNTel?
Authenticator and VPNTel are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Authenticator or VPNTel have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor VPNTel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or VPNTel?
Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and VPNTel every 2 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on November 3, 2026 and VPNTel on November 5, 2026.

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