Comparison

Authenticator App vs MFA Authenticator & 2FA

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator App

This app provides secure two-factor authentication codes for your online accounts, enhancing security with encryption and backups. It offers seamless synchronization across Apple devices and quick access via widgets, even when offline.

Highlights
  • Secure & Private Encryption
  • Encrypted Backup
  • Automatic Synchronization
  • Quick Access Widget
  • Offline Code Generation
  • Multi-Account Import
  • Native Apple Experience
Features
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Authenticator App helps you keep your online accounts safe by giving you secure two-factor authentication codes for all your accounts. Key Features of the Authenticator App: - Secure & Private Encryption Your data is always encrypted, even in iCloud. Only you have access to your two-factor authentication data. - Encrypted Backup Create an encrypted backup of your codes to ensure seamless recovery in case you lose or upgrade your device. - Automatic Synchronization Across Apple Devices Enjoy real-time synchronization of your accounts across all your Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. - Groups Organize your accounts into groups for a cleaner setup. Share your groups with others and control access with flexible permissions. - Quick Access with Widget Access your 2FA codes instantly from the Home Screen with the Authenticator Widget, providing faster authentication. - Offline Two-Factor Authentication Generate secure codes even when your device is offline or in airplane mode. Your accounts remain protected no matter your connection status. - Multi Import Easily import accounts and 2FA codes from other authenticators like Google Authenticator, password managers, and files. - Native Apple Experience Enjoy a seamless experience on all Apple devices, with features like dark mode, intuitive gestures, and automatic data sync. - All Popular Accounts Authenticator App supports major platforms like Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Instagram, Coinbase, Roblox, and thousands more. It’s the perfect solution whether you’re looking for an Authenticator App for Microsoft, an Authenticator App for Facebook, or an Authentication App for Instagram. - We’re Here to Help We constantly improve our app, don't hesitate to contact us at support@2stable.com to request a missing feature or an improvement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Links Terms of Service: https://authenticator.2stable.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy: https://authenticator.2stable.com/privacy-policy/

About

MFA Authenticator & 2FA

This app generates time-based two-factor authentication codes for enhanced account security. It offers cross-device syncing via iCloud, customizable grouping, and secure backup options. Easily add accounts by scanning QR codes or manual entry.

Highlights
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Export token configuration
  • Group similar accounts
  • Password protected backup
  • QR code scanning for account setup
  • Customizable look and feel
Features
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MFA Authenticator is a two factor or multi factor authentication token provider. It can create time based tokens based on otpauth standard. Features: - Uses iCloud to sync the codes on all supported platforms including iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. - Can export the token configuration in case you need to have a backup or use it in another app. - Group similar accounts. - Password protected backup and restore - Add new account by scanning QR Code or manual entry - Customizable look and feel This app is completely free with no advertising. Enjoy

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
MFA Authenticator & 2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MFA Authenticator & 2FA at 100% against Authenticator App's 43%. MFA Authenticator & 2FA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Authenticator App's advantage is ratings volume (49K vs 1) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support 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

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. MFA Authenticator & 2FA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MFA Authenticator & 2FA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 49K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Authenticator App's written reviews are positive against 100% of MFA Authenticator & 2FA's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Authenticator App versus MFA Authenticator & 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppMFA Authenticator & 2FA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (49K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#44 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2StableDayana Networks Ltd

Customer experience

Authenticator App

All ratings48,840 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews947 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative52.1%

MFA Authenticator & 2FA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Authenticator App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not launching on M2 MacBook Air
  • Widget showing incorrect codes
  • Login issues after device changes

Requested features

4 requests
  • More widget customization options
  • Bulk import/export of accounts
  • Password manager integration
  • Automatic locking and unlocking options

MFA Authenticator & 2FA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions10
  • Authenticator App$5.997 Days
  • Authenticator App3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Authenticator Premium$9.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Authenticator App3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Authenticator App3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Authenticator App3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Authenticator App Premium$49.991 Year
  • Authenticator App2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Authenticator App$69.991 Year
  • Authenticator App3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Authenticator App Premium2 variants$99.99
None

MFA Authenticator & 2FA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MFA Authenticator & 2FA free?
MFA Authenticator & 2FA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator App or MFA Authenticator & 2FA?
MFA Authenticator & 2FA is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while MFA Authenticator & 2FA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Authenticator App or MFA Authenticator & 2FA have ads?
Neither Authenticator App nor MFA Authenticator & 2FA shows ads.

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