Authenticator+ vs 2FA authenticator (2Lock)
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Authenticator+ is no longer actively maintained.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.
2FA authenticator (2Lock)
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2Lock is the sleek, secure, and beautifully crafted 2FA app you’ve been waiting for. Designed for speed and simplicity, with accessibility in mind, 2Lock helps you manage two-factor authentication (TOTP) codes effortlessly. With grouping, Apple Watch support, dark mode, widgets, and even Siri integration, it’s more than just a code generator—it’s your everyday security companion. Key Features: • One-tap access to your 2FA codes • Group accounts for easy organization • Full dark mode support • Apple Watch companion app • Home Screen widgets • Siri Shortcuts for private voice code retrieval • Encrypted local storage (your codes stay on your device) • No accounts or tracking—just clean, secure authentication Perfect for securing your online accounts, work logins, crypto wallets, or anything that uses TOTP. Try 2Lock and experience 2FA the way it should be. ----- Terms of Use: https://artemcodes.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-End-User-License-Agreement-20ffbf5fd14780ff9d16fb9c68a97fca
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator+ at none against 2FA authenticator (2Lock)'s 3. Authenticator+ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.3). 2FA authenticator (2Lock)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 16 months). On price 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. 2FA authenticator (2Lock) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Authenticator+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Authenticator+ ships an update every 16 months, 2FA authenticator (2Lock) every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Authenticator+ | 2FA authenticator (2Lock) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Studio Fifteen | Artem Mykhelson |
In-app purchases
Authenticator+
No in-app purchases
2FA authenticator (2Lock)
- Weekly Trial$1.997 Days
- 1 Year Unlimited$19.99
- Forever Unlimited$39.99
Questions
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