Comparison

Text4Me vs Authenticator °

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

Head to head
About

Text4Me

This app transcribes text from popular messaging apps, videos, and audio files. It utilizes internal device functionality for secure audio processing, ensuring your data remains private. Simply install and set up the extension to begin converting speech to text.

Highlights
  • Transcribe messages from popular apps
  • Recognize text from videos
  • Convert audio files to text
  • Secure internal audio processing
  • Easy extension setup
Features
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Text4Me is transcriber application for ability recognise text from popular messages like: Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, Youtube, TikTok, Files, Videos. You should just install application and setup extension via instructions in application. Also it can help recognise text from audio and video files. It's secure for user, you can use internal device functionality for audio processing without sending audio to any service via internet.

About

Authenticator °

This app enhances your online security by generating time-sensitive passwords for two-factor and multi-factor authentication. It offers seamless data synchronization across devices, Apple Watch support, and robust encryption for your sensitive information.

Highlights
  • One-Time Passwords (OTP)
  • Seamless Data Synchronization
  • Apple Watch Support
  • End-to-End Encryption
  • Import/Export Encrypted Backups
  • Auto-Lock & Biometric Authentication
Features
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Cutting-edge security meets convenience: Authenticator° is the ultimate iOS app designed to make your digital life safer and hassle-free. Now supporting Apple Watch, we safeguard your accounts across Twitter, Reddit, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Amazon, Facebook, Dropbox, and more, providing an unparalleled layer of protection. Key Features: • One-Time Passwords (OTP) – Boost your account security with two-factor or multi-factor authentication, using unique, time-sensitive passwords generated on-demand. • Seamless Data Synchronization – Sync your authentication data across multiple devices effortlessly, ensuring you have access to your accounts whenever you need them. • Apple Watch Support – Your one-time passwords are now a glance away. Enjoy seamless integration with your Apple Watch for quick, convenient authentication. • End-to-End Encryption – Enjoy peace of mind knowing your sensitive information is protected with the highest level of encryption, keeping your data secure from prying eyes. • Import/Export Encrypted Backups – Create private, encrypted backups of your data and effortlessly import or export them to ensure your information is always safe and accessible. • Auto-Lock & Biometric Authentication – Tailor the auto-lock time to your needs and use Touch ID or Face ID for seamless access to your accounts without compromising security. • No Account Required – There's no need to create a separate account for Authenticator°. Simply sign in with your Apple ID for data syncing and iCloud backups or opt for "device only" mode to keep your data exclusively on your device. With Authenticator°, you'll never have to worry about the security of your online accounts again. Take control of your digital life and keep your information safe from hackers and identity thieves with the ultimate authentication app. Download Authenticator° today and experience a new level of online security and convenience. Authenticator° subscription: Authenticator° Premium unlocks features like Data Sync Across Devices, End-to-End Data Encryption, Unlimited Tokens, and Encrypted File Export/Import. Available plan pricing is shown in the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase, and subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. See the instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 You can read the terms of use and privacy policy here: https://kapi90.github.io/authenticator_privacy_policy.html End User License Agreement (EULA) of the App Store applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Text4Me4 screens
Authenticator °4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Authenticator ° at Free against Text4Me's $2.99. Authenticator ° also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). Text4Me's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

Authenticator ° is free to download; Text4Me costs $2.99 up front. Authenticator ° sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Text4Me asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator ° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ° has 594 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Text4Me's written reviews are positive against 77% of Authenticator °'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text4Me ships an update every 3 weeks, Authenticator ° every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Text4Me versus Authenticator °: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText4MeAuthenticator °
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (95 ratings)4.8 (594 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95594 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro HrebeniukBence Kaposzta

Customer experience

Text4Me

All ratings95 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral8.4%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative44.4%

Authenticator °

All ratings594 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative15.5%

Bugs and requests

Text4Me

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Authenticator °

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • List of saved sites/accounts disappearing
  • Trouble logging in or resetting password
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow renaming of accounts
  • Add pop-up notifications like other authenticators
  • Improve sync with desktop/laptop
  • Provide more theme/customization options

In-app purchases

None

Text4Me

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Authenticator °

Subscriptions11
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • 3 Month$12.993 Months
  • 1 Year, 50% off$19.991 Year
  • 1 Year Discounted$22.991 Year
  • 1 Year, 30% off$27.991 Year
  • 1 Year with initial offer1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Free Lifetime subscriptionFree
  • Lifetime, intro offer$0.29
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Text4Me free?
Text4Me costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator ° free?
Authenticator ° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text4Me or Authenticator °?
Authenticator ° is rated higher. Text4Me averages 4.2 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Authenticator ° averages 4.8 from 594 ratings.
Do Text4Me or Authenticator ° have ads?
Neither Text4Me nor Authenticator ° shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text4Me or Authenticator °?
Text4Me ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator ° every 2 weeks. Most recently, Text4Me was updated on October 7, 2026 and Authenticator ° on October 7, 2026.

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