# Password Manager ® vs Authenticator App

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Password Manager ® | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager/id1522422248/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-authy-2fa/id6444312209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) | [满 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653727587) |

## What reviewers say

### Password Manager ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager/id1522422248)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Password Manager PRO | $7.99 | per month |
| Passwords PRO Year | $49.99 | per year |


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-authy-2fa/id6444312209)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Pro - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Pro - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Authenticator Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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