Comparison

Password Manager ® 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

Password Manager ®

Securely store and manage all your passwords and personal information with a single master password. Generates strong, encrypted passwords to protect your data from hackers across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Master password protection
  • Strong password generation
  • Encrypted database storage
  • Secure storage for personal info
  • Cross-device data access
  • AES-256 encryption
Features
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Password Manage.r remembers all your passwords for you, and keeps all the passwords safe and secure behind the one master password that only you know. Password Manage.r is a powerful creator of passwords that will ward off hackers and keep your treasured information safe. Strong passwords are generated by complexed algorithms and stored in an encrypted database. You will only need one master pin to unlock it all and do as you wish. Password Manage.r can be use for websites ranging from medical to finances to simple gaming apps, so you can free your mind to tackle more important undertakings. Advance Encryption Standard (AES-256) will do all the grunt work of accessing your all devices and save your essential data. Password Manage.r for more than just passwords, It securely stores personal info like your Contact, Wi-Fi passwords, Secure Notes or anything else you need to keep secure and accessible. Subscription Terms and Conditions: Password Manage.r Unlimited is a 1-month auto-renewable subscription for $7.99/month (after 3 days free trial). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://passwordvault.me/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://passwordvault.me/terms-of-use.html

About

Authenticator App

This app securely manages and generates two-factor authentication codes for numerous online services. It offers seamless cross-device syncing via iCloud and a native Apple experience with features like Dark Mode and biometric unlock. Easily import existing accounts and enjoy lifetime access with a one-time payment.

Highlights
  • Secure 2FA code generation
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
  • Native Apple experience
  • Extensive service support
  • One-click Google Authenticator import
  • Lifetime membership option
Features
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Authenticator App - Secure and Easy 2FA Codes. Manage and generate two-factor authentication (2FA) codes effortlessly right on your iPhone. - Top-Notch Security All your data is securely encrypted with 256-bit encryption and stored locally or on iCloud within Apple’s ecosystem. We don’t operate servers, ensuring we can never access your information. - Sync Seamlessly Across Devices Seamlessly sync your data across all your devices—iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac—using your trusted iCloud account. - Native Apple Experience Enjoy a smooth, native experience tailored for iOS with features like Dark Mode, intuitive gestures, widgets, Touch ID / Face ID unlock, and automatic data sync. - Extensive Service Support Authenticator App supports thousands of popular services including Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, Twitch, and many more. It’s the perfect solution whether you’re looking for an Authenticator App for Microsoft, an Authenticator App for Facebook, or an Authentication App for Instagram. - One-Click Google Authenticator Transfer Easily import all your Google Authenticator accounts with just one click—bringing one of the most popular authentication tools right to your iPhone. - Pay Once, Use Forever Get a lifetime membership with just a one-time payment, giving you permanent access to premium features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac forever. - Family Sharing Ready Share your purchase with up to five family members through Apple's Family Sharing. • Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/d85c1cb702654806bfc5b4618e5043ee • Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/043ac151be3b4ba4afb5683e0d6a29bf

Screenshots

Password Manager ®4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Password Manager ® at 76 against Authenticator App's 4. Authenticator App's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Password Manager ® sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Authenticator App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Password Manager ® holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Password Manager ® has 76 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Password Manager ®'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Authenticator App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager ® ships an update every 4 weeks, Authenticator App every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Password Manager ® versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword Manager ®Authenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (76 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings76 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP满 李

Customer experience

Password Manager ®

All ratings76 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

Authenticator App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Password Manager ®

Subscriptions2
  • Password Manager PRO3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Passwords PRO Year$49.991 Year
5 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions3
  • Authenticator Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Authenticator Pro - Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Authenticator Pro - Annual$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Authenticator Pro - Lifetime$29.99
  • Authenticator Pro - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Password Manager ® free?
Password Manager ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Password Manager ® or Authenticator App?
Password Manager ® is rated higher. Password Manager ® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Password Manager ® or Authenticator App have ads?
Neither Password Manager ® nor Authenticator App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager ® or Authenticator App?
Password Manager ® ships an update every 4 weeks, and Authenticator App every 9 days. Most recently, Password Manager ® was updated on October 3, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 3, 2026.

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