Authenticator App vs Authenticator App+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Secure & Private Encryption
- Encrypted Backup
- Automatic Synchronization
- Quick Access Widget
- Offline Code Generation
- Multi-Account Import
- Native Apple Experience
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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/
Authenticator App+
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Authenticator App+ creates the two-factor authentication (2FA) codes for your online accounts and keeps your passwords behind the same lock. Your codes and passwords are never sent to us. SET UP 2FA STEP BY STEP - Pick a service and follow a short guide to turn on two-factor authentication. No QR code needed - Or scan a QR code, or type a setup key - Recognizes 480+ services and shows their logos - Works with Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, PayPal, Discord, GitHub and any service that supports authenticator apps - Codes are created on your iPhone and work without an internet connection - Tap a code to copy it MOVE IN FROM ANOTHER APP - Google Authenticator: scan its transfer QR code - 2FAS: import its backup file - Aegis: import an unencrypted export - Other apps: import a list of otpauth links AUTOFILL Fill your verification codes and saved passwords in Safari and other apps, after Face ID, Touch ID or your PIN. Codes need iOS 18 or later. ICLOUD SYNC Keep your accounts in sync between your devices. Sync uses your own iCloud Keychain, end-to-end encrypted by Apple. We cannot read it. WIDGETS See a code on your Home Screen or Lock Screen without opening the app. PASSWORD VAULT Keep passwords, usernames and notes next to your codes, behind the same lock. BACKUP YOU CONTROL - Export an encrypted backup with a password you choose - Restore it on a new iPhone in seconds - Reinstalled the app? It offers your accounts back LOCKED DOWN - Opens with Face ID, Touch ID or your PIN - Asks for Face ID again before showing a secret key or a saved password - Slows down repeated wrong PIN attempts - Hides its contents in the app switcher PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No ads - No account to create - Your secret keys and passwords stay in the iOS Keychain on your device. They leave it only if you turn on iCloud Sync or export a backup yourself - Anonymous usage statistics and crash reports help us improve the app. They never contain your accounts, codes or passwords ALSO INCLUDED A browser tab that keeps no history, cookies or cache, so you can sign in without switching apps. Some features, including AutoFill, iCloud Sync, widgets, encrypted backup export and unlimited accounts, require a subscription. --- Auto Renewable Subscription Terms: • Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. • You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://bakirapps.com/privacy/authenticator Terms of Use: https://bakirapps.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App at 4.6 against Authenticator App+'s 3.7. Authenticator App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (50K vs 3). Authenticator App+'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 50K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Authenticator App ships an update fortnightly, Authenticator App+ weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Authenticator App | Authenticator App+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (50K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | #44 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 2Stable | Bakir Store |
Customer experience
Authenticator App
Authenticator App+
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
Authenticator App+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Authenticator App
- 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
- Authenticator App Premium2 variants$99.99
Authenticator App+
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Premium Yearly$44.491 Year
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