# Authenticator App vs MapNotesNYC Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App at 4.6 against MapNotesNYC Lite's 4.0. Authenticator App also leads on ratings volume (50K vs 1) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). MapNotesNYC Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

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 50K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | MapNotesNYC Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1538761576/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnotesnyc-lite/id6748045358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 144 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2Stable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534145511) | [Ledian Ismalaj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663431654) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Productivity, #98 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely manage your online accounts with two-factor authentication codes. Offers encrypted backups, cross-device synchronization, and offline access. Organize accounts into groups and import from other services.

**Highlights:** Secure & Private Encryption, Encrypted Backup, Automatic Synchronization, Organize Accounts with Groups, Quick Access Widget, Offline Authentication, Multi-Account Import

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, iPhone Duo support

**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


### MapNotesNYC Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnotesnyc-lite/id6748045358)

Pinpoint locations on an interactive NYC map to store categorized notes and reminders. Access your saved places with home screen widgets and scheduled notifications. This app prioritizes privacy with completely offline and private data storage.

**Highlights:** Interactive NYC map with pins, Categorized notes and reminders, Home screen widgets, Scheduled notifications, Offline and private data storage, Smart categories and search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Is MapNotesNYC Lite free?

MapNotesNYC Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App or MapNotesNYC Lite?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while MapNotesNYC Lite averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App or MapNotesNYC Lite have ads?

Neither Authenticator App nor MapNotesNYC Lite shows ads.

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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.*