Authenticator+ vs JWT Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Authenticator+
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Authenticator+ is no longer actively maintained. We've built its successor: Keylet — 2FA Authenticator. Same makers, everything you're used to, but faster, fully private (nothing leaves your device), with passkey support and NO ads. Import your existing codes in one tap. Search "Keylet" on the App Store to make the switch.
JWT Authenticator
This application provides a secure, software-based method for two-step verification. It generates one-time verification codes on your device to add an extra layer of security against unauthorized access to your accounts.
- Two-step verification implementation
- Generates secured 2-step verification tokens
- Protects accounts from hackers
- User configurable token digits (6, 8, 10)
- One-time token generation
- Enhances account security
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JWT Authenticator is a software-based authenticator by JWTechologies, that implements two-step verification services. JWT brings the future of strong authentication to the convenience of your iPhone devices. The JWT app generates secured 2 step verification tokens on your device. It help’s to protect your account from hackers and hijackers by adding an additional layer of security.We also support user configurable tokens Generated 6-8-10 digit tokens.This app generates one-time tokens on your device which are used in combination with your password. This helps to protect your accounts from hackers, making your security bulletproof. Just enable the two-factor authentication in your account settings for your provider, enter the code provided and you're good to go! Test Application Help : https://jwtauth.jwtechinc.com/userguide/help.php Test Application : https://jwtauth.jwtechinc.com/test/#/login
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: JWT Authenticator at none against Authenticator+'s shown. JWT Authenticator also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). Authenticator+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Authenticator+ ships an update every 16 months, JWT Authenticator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Authenticator+ | JWT Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Studio Fifteen | Jayson & Williams Technologies Inc |
In-app purchases
Authenticator+
No in-app purchases
JWT Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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