# TOTP vs The authenticator App

The clearest difference is rating: The authenticator App at 4.4 against TOTP's 1.0. The authenticator App also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 1). TOTP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TOTP asks for nothing beyond the download.

The authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The authenticator App has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOTP | The authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totp/id1524816169/reviews) | **[4.4 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-authenticator-app-2fa/id1641113701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 45 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vinod Mathew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524816171) | [NextPixel apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584487280) |

## What reviewers say

### TOTP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totp/id1524816169)

This utility app generates time-based one-time passwords for secure authentication. It provides a simple and efficient way to manage your two-factor authentication codes.

**Highlights:** Time-based OTP generation, Secure authentication, Two-factor authentication management, Simple interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### The authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-authenticator-app-2fa/id1641113701)

Securely manage all your two-factor authentication codes in one place. Scan QR codes or manually add accounts for easy access, protected by Face ID or password.

**Highlights:** 2FA Code Generation, QR Code Scanning, Centralized Account Management, Face ID Access, Password Lock

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The authy authenticator | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 2fa 2 factor authentication | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOTP free?

TOTP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The authenticator App free?

The authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TOTP or The authenticator App?

The authenticator App is rated higher. TOTP averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The authenticator App averages 4.4 from 67 ratings.

### Do TOTP or The authenticator App have ads?

Neither TOTP nor The authenticator App shows ads.

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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.*