Comparison

Authenticator+ App vs VPN Hero

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator+ App

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
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Authenticator App – 2FA & MFA Security Protect your online accounts with secure two-factor authentication. Authenticator App generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) directly on your device, giving you an extra layer of security for your personal and business accounts. Whether you're securing your email, social media, banking, cryptocurrency, or work accounts, Authenticator App makes managing verification codes simple, fast, and reliable. Your authentication codes remain available even without an internet connection, ensuring you can always access your accounts when needed. Compatible with thousands of online services including Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Amazon, Dropbox, PayPal, GitHub, Discord, Reddit, Slack, Zoom, Shopify, Binance, Coinbase, and many more. Features Secure TOTP Authentication Generate industry-standard time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for services that support two-factor authentication. Codes refresh automatically every 30 seconds to keep your accounts protected. Quick Account Setup Add new accounts instantly by scanning QR codes or entering setup keys manually. Switching to stronger account security takes only a few moments. Organize All Your Accounts Keep all of your authentication codes in one secure place. Rename accounts, edit secret keys, rearrange entries, or remove accounts whenever you want. Offline Access Authentication codes are generated locally on your device, allowing you to sign in even when you don't have an internet connection. Privacy First Your authentication data stays on your device. No account information or verification codes are shared with third parties. App Lock Protection Secure access using Face ID, Touch ID, or a device passcode to prevent unauthorized access to your authentication codes. Password Vault Store important login credentials securely alongside your authentication accounts for faster and more convenient sign-ins. Built-in Private Browser Open websites through a privacy-focused browser that helps reduce tracking while accessing your online accounts. Simple & Modern Experience Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface designed to make managing two-factor authentication easy for everyone. Why Choose Authenticator App? • Fast and reliable code generation • Works completely offline • QR code scanner included • Face ID & Touch ID support • Password storage • Easy account management • Compatible with thousands of services • Privacy-focused design Subscription Information • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account after purchase confirmation. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription expires. • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime from your Apple Account Settings. • If a free trial is available, any unused portion will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription where applicable. Privacy policy: http://vpnsapp.xyz/netvpn/privacy.html Term of use: http://vpnsapp.xyz/netvpn/terms.html

About

VPN Hero

This app provides a secure and private internet connection with a no-log policy. It offers a vast network of IP addresses and advanced security features like a kill switch to protect your data from online threats. Easily change your virtual location for privacy, security, or enhanced online experiences.

Highlights
  • No-log VPN policy
  • Over 9000 IP addresses
  • Kill switch feature
  • International location changes
  • Optimized for privacy and security
  • Enhanced mobile gaming
Features
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VPN Hero is a no-log VPN ready to serve you! That’s right! Very few VPN companies actually do not collect, or “log” information transmitted through their network. VPN Hero is one of those “hero” VPN companies keeping their promise of ensuring privacy and security in an absolute way. VPN Hero offers more than 9000 IP addresses which are updated frequently by the developer team, in order to make your internet connection more secure and hard to track for prying eyes. Malevolent organizations and people are unfortunately trying to access and read data which are originally not theirs, including the passwords and even credit card information. So the data transmission of yours should stay untraceable and dynamic in order to avoid anyone achieving such malicious goals. As VPN Hero we are getting consultancy from white hat hackers (cool way of saying IT security experts) on a regular basis to be one step ahead of black hat hackers (thieves on the internet). There are lots of reasons to use a VPN. The most popular reasons are privacy, data security, better mobile gaming, changing your location. VPN Hero is well aware of the various reasons, and optimized its servers for such different use cases. In terms of privacy and security, one of the most important reasons to use a VPN is securing the connection while using public WiFi. One should always remember that connecting WiFi networks in restaurants, cafes, and airports always comes with its risks. As the name public WiFi suggests, anyone can connect those networks including the ones who want to access your data. It is highly recommended to activate your VPN before connecting such public WiFi networks to secure yourself. At this point another feature of VPN Hero comes into play. VPN Hero offers the “kill switch” feature! The “kill switch” feature basically means preventing your phone from reconnecting to the network automatically, when your connection via VPN is disrupted for some reason. If it wasn't the case and if it tries to connect automatically, there may be 1 or 2 seconds without the VPN shield, and that 1 or 2 seconds may cause a security hole. This is how VPN Hero has been thought out, and prepared in such detail! We recommend always to pay attention for the “kill switch” feature in the VPN you will choose. Change your location easily! VPN Hero offers international locations from different countries, and even continents! Usually people search for virtual private networks with different prominent features e.g. fast VPN, reliable VPN, secure VPN, better VPN, best VPN, private VPN, speed VPN, gaming VPN. What if we told you that VPN Hero is named Hero for a reason? VPN Hero is a hero because it combines all these highly wanted features! Try VPN Hero now, and see its unlimited performance for yourself! About VPN Hero Premium Subscription: *The subscription covers VPN usage. *VPN Hero subscription period alternatives are 1 week or 1 year. *Based on your plan every 1 week or 1 year your VPN subscription renews. *Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at only your confirmation. *VPN Hero subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off. You can cancel your VPN Hero subscription anytime via this URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 VPN Hero’s terms of use can be found via this URL on VPN Hero’s official website: https://www.vpnhero.app/terms

Screenshots

Authenticator+ App4 screens
VPN Hero3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator+ App at none against VPN Hero's shown. Authenticator+ App also leads on device support (4 vs 1). VPN Hero's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (79% vs 69%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Authenticator+ App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and VPN Hero sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Authenticator+ App against 4.5 for VPN Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Authenticator+ App's written reviews are positive against 79% of VPN Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator+ App ships an update every 6 weeks, VPN Hero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Authenticator+ App versus VPN Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator+ AppVPN Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3K ratings) — better4.5 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB139 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEngin LTD.Appwise OÜ

Customer experience

Authenticator+ App

All ratings2,965 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.0%

VPN Hero

All ratings1,414 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.6%

User reviews

Authenticator+ App

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

VPN Hero

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good connection speed
  • 🙏🏻 Thankful for the service
  • 💯 Excellent performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unstable connection
  • 🔍 Lack of US servers
  • 🔻 Very slow speed

Bugs and requests

Authenticator+ App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More free features
  • Improved subscription model

VPN Hero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App not recognizing paid subscription
  • Free version not working

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve server coverage
  • Fix connection stability issues

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Authenticator+ App

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Monthly 3 Days FREE3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Package3 Days trial$39.991 Year
13 purchases

VPN Hero

Subscriptions13
  • Weekly VPN Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 10 more
  • Monthly VPN Subscription$11.991 Month
  • Weekly VPN Subscription3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Monthly VPN Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Monthly VPN Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Yearly VPN Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly VPN Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium VPN Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium VPN Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Yearly VPN Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator+ App free?
Authenticator+ App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VPN Hero free?
VPN Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator+ App or VPN Hero?
Authenticator+ App is rated higher. Authenticator+ App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while VPN Hero averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Authenticator+ App or VPN Hero have ads?
VPN Hero shows ads; Authenticator+ App does not.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator+ App or VPN Hero?
Authenticator+ App ships an update every 6 weeks, and VPN Hero every 3 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator+ App was updated on October 21, 2026 and VPN Hero on October 22, 2026.

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