Comparison

Rylo 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

Rylo

This app provides real-time call captioning for phone conversations, making them accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. It also offers live transcription for in-person meetings and supports multiple languages, with a focus on user privacy and community input.

Highlights
  • Real-time call captioning
  • Live in-person conversation transcription
  • Keep existing phone number
  • Save and review transcripts
  • Personal dictionary
  • Type responses
  • Voicemail transcription
Features
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Phone calls made accessible. Rylo provides real-time, AI-powered call captions on every phone call for anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss. Captioned calls are private and accurate. MAKE AND RECEIVE ANY CALL Rylo works like your native phone app, but with speech-to-text call captions. If you prefer to type your responses, you can choose a voice and use our text-to-speech feature. No interpreters. No relay services. No strangers listening in. LIVE CAPTIONS FOR REAL LIFE Our built-in feature, Rylo Live Transcribe, captions in-person conversations instantly: family dinners, doctor's appointments, airports, or anywhere else you don't want to miss a word. YOUR PRIVACY IS PROTECTED Captions are generated with end-to-end encryption. No human involvement. No one reading your calls but you. BUILT FOR THE DEAF COMMUNITY, BY THE DEAF COMMUNITY Rylo was built with direct input from the Deaf and hard of hearing communities. Every feature exists because someone in the community needed it. Accessibility matters. KEY FEATURES ■ Live caption calls with transcripts ■ Live captioning for in-person moments (Rylo Live Transcribe) ■ Personal dictionary for custom words and phrases ■ Quick keyboard responses as needed ■ Visual voicemail ■ Save transcripts privately on your device ■ Multilingual captioning: English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Hebrew, Italian ■ Built-in spam filter and call blocking ■ Profanity blocker ■ FCC certified "Rylo is the true definition of a game-changer. Their goal is to ensure effective and smooth communication." — Verified user "I was able to make a phone call myself. I set up my own appointment. I could clearly read every word the recipient was saying to me. I explained to her I was deaf and I was using closed captioning. It was amazing. Thank you Rylo for allowing me to be more independent." — Verified user Download Rylo. Make calls with confidence. For more: https://rylo.com/ Support: https://help.rylo.com/en/ FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. There are also eligibility requirements and a cost, paid by a federally administered fund for each minute of IP Relay service. Emergency calling through Rylo works similar to, but not the same as, calling 911 directly through a landline. It is important to keep your Rylo Registered Location updated.

About

Authenticator App

This app generates secure one-time codes for two-factor authentication, working offline and protected by biometric security. It supports thousands of services and offers encrypted cloud backup for easy restoration on new devices.

Highlights
  • Generates TOTP & HOTP codes
  • Works offline
  • Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Encrypted cloud backup
  • QR code and manual key entry
  • Customizable account list
Features
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Authenticator App: 2FA, MFA generates secure one-time codes for any account — instantly, offline, and protected by your Face ID or Touch ID. Add any account manually in seconds and get a fresh 6-digit TOTP or HOTP code every 30 seconds. No SMS. No internet connection required. No third party ever sees your codes. WHAT THE APP DOES • Generates TOTP & HOTP codes (RFC 6238 / RFC 4226) for any service that supports two-factor authentication • Works with Google, Microsoft, Apple ID, Amazon, GitHub, Dropbox, Slack, Facebook, and thousands more • Add accounts via QR code or manual key entry • Stores all accounts in one organised list with custom names for easy navigation • Refreshes codes automatically every 30 seconds with a visible countdown timer • Locks the app behind Face ID or Touch ID so only you can access your codes • Runs fully offline — codes are generated on-device, never sent to a server BACKUP & RESTORE Encrypted backup saves all your accounts to the cloud. If you switch or lose your phone, restore every account to a new device in one tap. Backup is end-to-end encrypted — your keys never leave your device. SWITCHING FROM ANOTHER APP Add your existing accounts manually using the secret keys from each service. Takes a few minutes and keeps access to every account intact. PRIVACY AND SECURITY Authenticator: 2FA Auth, MFA complies with stringent privacy standards, ensuring that your data remains safe and confidential. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy at https://authgreen.com/privacy SUBSCRIPTION AND TERMS Authenticator App: 2FA, MFA is a subscription-based app with a free trial period. Subscribe for unlimited access with no commitment, and you can cancel anytime. Manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in iTunes' Account Settings after purchase. Read our Terms of Service at https://authgreen.com/termsofuse

Screenshots

Rylo4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rylo at 67% against Authenticator App's 0%. Rylo also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Rylo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rylo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rylo has 4.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rylo's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rylo ships an update every 5 days, Authenticator App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rylo versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRyloAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.1K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNagish Inc.Essa Studio

Customer experience

Rylo

All ratings4,121 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews379 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative27.4%

Authenticator App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Rylo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Registration process repeatedly fails
  • Incoming calls not detected by the app
  • Transcription stops working mid-call

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to save call transcripts
  • Improved noise cancellation and microphone sensitivity
  • Integration with hearing aids and Bluetooth devices
  • Expanded language support

Authenticator App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rylo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions2
  • Auth Premium Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Auth Premium Annually$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Rylo free?
Rylo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rylo or Authenticator App?
Rylo is rated higher. Rylo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Authenticator App averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rylo or Authenticator App have ads?
Neither Rylo nor Authenticator App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rylo or Authenticator App?
Rylo ships an update every 5 days, and Authenticator App every 2 months. Most recently, Rylo was updated on October 19, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 9, 2026.

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