# Authenticator App vs Authenticator App⋅

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Authenticator App at 43% against Authenticator App⋅'s 0%. Authenticator App also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App⋅'s advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Authenticator App⋅ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 49K ratings behind it against 153, 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 0% of Authenticator App⋅'s.

Authenticator App ships an update fortnightly, Authenticator App⋅ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | Authenticator App⋅ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1538761576/reviews)** | [3.5 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6742173130/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 153 |
| Positive reviews | **42.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 251 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [2Stable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534145511) | [ByteSpeed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724157365) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Productivity, #74 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


### Authenticator App⋅

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6742173130)

Securely manage all your passwords in an encrypted vault and enhance account protection with dual-encrypted two-factor authentication codes. Generate strong passwords, sync across devices, and set up accounts quickly with QR codes.

**Highlights:** Encrypted password storage, Smart password generator, Dual-encrypted 2FA, Fast QR code setup, Secure iCloud backup and sync, Import/export QR codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP - 3 Days Free | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP - 3 Days Free | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Is Authenticator App⋅ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App or Authenticator App⋅?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Authenticator App⋅ averages 3.5 from 153 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App or Authenticator App⋅ have ads?

Authenticator App⋅ shows ads; Authenticator App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or Authenticator App⋅?

Authenticator App ships an update fortnightly, and Authenticator App⋅ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on October 14, 2026 and Authenticator App⋅ on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*