# Authenticator App vs My Authenticator app

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App at 4.6 against My Authenticator app's 4.0. Authenticator App also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (49K vs 613). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and My Authenticator app sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 49K ratings behind it against 613, 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 25% of My Authenticator app's.

Authenticator App ships an update every 10 days, My Authenticator app every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | My Authenticator app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1538761576/reviews)** | [4.0 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-authenticator-app/id6446273634/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 613 |
| Positive reviews | **42.6% of reviews** | 24.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 145 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2Stable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534145511) | [TOP APP d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/987048778) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1538761576)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Productivity, #46 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Authenticator App | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App | $49.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App | $49.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App | $69.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App | $69.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Excellent cross-device sync and backup
- 👍 Convenient desktop app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free version
- 👎 Confusing setup and instructions
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### My Authenticator app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-authenticator-app/id6446273634)

This app provides two-factor authentication (2FA) to secure your online accounts. It generates one-time passcodes for logging into various websites and services, offering enhanced protection beyond traditional passwords. Features include multi-account support, iCloud backup, and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Secure multiple accounts, Generate one-time passcodes, Compatible with 100+ services, App lock with passcode/Apple ID, iCloud backup and sync, Home screen widget, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Authenticator Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| My Authenticator Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| My Authenticator Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Secure
- 🚀 Better security
- 👍 Pretty cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not intuitive to use
- 🐛 Not user friendly at all
- 🐛 Difficult to understand
- 🐛 Terrible app! Zero functionality
- 🐛 Very hard and confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Installed for a single app authentication and has now locked up everything
- I got this app and needed it to keep my stores open as soon as I tried it it didn't work. I ended up downloading it and I re-downloaded it because it's been eight days and I need to get in my store still doesn't work no support helps nothing, don't waste your time or money. It's just gonna end up at frustration.
- I put in my password, and it didn't work, and after doing this a number of times, I give up..I wrote my password down, but it still didn't work so I'm done

**Requested features**

- Wish it allowed for me to use my security yubikey


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Is My Authenticator app free?

My Authenticator app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App or My Authenticator app?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while My Authenticator app averages 4.0 from 613 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App or My Authenticator app have ads?

Neither Authenticator App nor My Authenticator app shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or My Authenticator app?

Authenticator App ships an update every 10 days, and My Authenticator app every 4 months. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on September 24, 2026 and My Authenticator app on September 23, 2026.

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