Comparison

Authenticator App vs BusyBoo Planner

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

BusyBoo Planner

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BusyBoo Planner is a beautifully simple shift tracker designed for shift workers, nurses, drivers, retail staff, and anyone juggling a rotating schedule. Log your shifts in seconds, see your week and month at a glance, and watch your hours add up automatically. FEATURES • Clean monthly calendar — see every shift in one view • Quick-add shifts with morning, afternoon, night, on-call, and vacation types • Automatic weekly and monthly hour totals • Optional hourly rate to track your paycheck • Custom shift templates so common shifts are one tap away • Three beautiful colour themes: Peach Paper, Midnight Bloom, and Lavender Dream • Light and dark mode • Works fully offline — your data stays on your device • No accounts, no ads, no tracking BusyBoo Planner app is built for Canadian shift workers but works anywhere in the world.

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
BusyBoo Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Authenticator App at Free against BusyBoo Planner's $2.99. Authenticator App also leads on chart position (#44 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 2). BusyBoo Planner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On ads 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

Authenticator App is free to download; BusyBoo Planner costs $2.99 up front. Authenticator App sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. BusyBoo Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator App ships an update fortnightly, BusyBoo Planner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Authenticator App versus BusyBoo Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppBusyBoo Planner
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (50K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings50K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#44 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2StableJaneen Poole

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

BusyBoo Planner

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
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  • 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

BusyBoo Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BusyBoo Planner free?
BusyBoo Planner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator App or BusyBoo Planner have ads?
Neither Authenticator App nor BusyBoo Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or BusyBoo Planner?
Authenticator App ships an update fortnightly, and BusyBoo Planner every 5 days. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on October 22, 2026 and BusyBoo Planner on October 16, 2026.

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