# Authenticator+ App vs GhostGuard

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator+ App at free with in-app purchases against GhostGuard's subscription. Authenticator+ App also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 954). GhostGuard's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator+ App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and GhostGuard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Authenticator+ App against 4.6 for GhostGuard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 954 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Authenticator+ App's written reviews are positive against 82% of GhostGuard's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator+ App | GhostGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-plus-app/id1521490855/reviews) | **[4.6 (954 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostguard-best-vpn-proxy/id1550242560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 954 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 104 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Engin LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521839502) | [FREE VPN POTATO PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473774729) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator+ App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-plus-app/id1521490855)

This app provides an unlimited proxy and ad blocker for Safari, enhancing your browsing experience. It also offers a VPN manager with numerous servers and a data manager to track Wi-Fi and cellular data usage.

**Highlights:** Ad blocking for Safari, Unlimited proxy access, VPN server manager, Wi-Fi and cellular data usage tracking, Subscription management

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly 3 Days FREE | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Package | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good service
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 💡 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 💰 Premium subscription issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More free features
- Improved subscription model


### GhostGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostguard-best-vpn-proxy/id1550242560)

This app provides a fast and secure VPN proxy for enhanced online privacy and security. It offers unlimited bandwidth and access to over 5000 servers in more than 50 regions for seamless browsing and streaming. Enjoy a protected internet experience with advanced encryption and a strict no-log policy.

**Highlights:** Over 5000 fast VPN servers, No registration or login required, Global server locations, Wi-Fi hotspot security, No personal logs recorded, 100% Ad-Free experience, Unlimited data per connection

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- ❤️ Best VPN
- 🔒 Perfect
- 🚀 Speeding
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Won't let me in
- 🐛 After update this app, not working
- 🐛 Connection
- 🐛 Difficult to open
- 🐛 It stopped working

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Crashes
- Disconnects frequently

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Kill switch and a Connect on command switch
- More location options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator+ App free?

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

### Is GhostGuard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator+ App or GhostGuard?

GhostGuard is rated higher. Authenticator+ App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while GhostGuard averages 4.6 from 954 ratings.

### Do Authenticator+ App or GhostGuard have ads?

Neither Authenticator+ App nor GhostGuard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator+ App or GhostGuard?

Authenticator+ App ships an update every 6 weeks, and GhostGuard every 6 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator+ App was updated on September 26, 2026 and GhostGuard on September 22, 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.*