# Printer app ® vs Authenticator App ⁸

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App ⁸ at 4.6 against Printer app ®'s 4.1. Authenticator App ⁸ also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Printer app ®'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 898). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Printer app ® sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Authenticator App ⁸ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator App ⁸ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer app ® has 9.6K ratings behind it against 898, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Printer app ®'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Authenticator App ⁸'s.

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, Authenticator App ⁸ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer app ® | Authenticator App ⁸ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027/reviews) | **[4.6 (898 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6744388310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 898 |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | #106 |
| Size | 152 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [Secure Shield Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807464826) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer app ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app allows you to print documents and photos directly from your iOS device. It supports various file formats and sources, including cloud storage and web pages. Features include document editing, photo editing, and secure local storage for printed files.

**Highlights:** Print from photo gallery, iCloud, and web pages, Supports PDF, XSL, DOCX, and more, Secure local file storage, Smart text editor for document creation, Photo editor with rich editing tools, AirPrint compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Editor - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Promo | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Starter | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week - 7 Days | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month - 7 Days | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Special | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan - Printer App | $14.99 | per month |
| Photo Editor - 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - Printer App | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - 3 Days | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - 50% | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- ⚡️ Convenient printing from mobile
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 💻 Works well with iPhone/iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some printers
- 🤯 Misleading about free features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to share/print
- Unable to connect to printer
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Ability to print without subscription
- Option to purchase app outright instead of subscription
- Better customer support and communication


### Authenticator App ⁸

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6744388310)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app enhances password management and recall through memory-testing features and secure storage. It also provides two-factor authentication for an extra layer of online security.

**Highlights:** Password recall tests, Secure password manager, Two-factor authentication, Organize passwords, Enhance memory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator 1 Week Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator 1 Week Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator 1 Year Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Authenticator 1 Year Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Secure devices
- 😊 For security
- 👍 Good
- 👍 Best app on the hood
- 👍 Secure good devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Scam app
- 😠 Fake app
- 😠 Deceptive subscription
- 😠 Unnecessary paywalls
- 😠 Sneaky app

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work
- Bugs
- Authenticator app doesn't work most of the time
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Fix bugs
- Create something without bugs
- Allow use of existing Microsoft authenticator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer app ® free?

Printer app ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator App ⁸ free?

Authenticator App ⁸ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Printer app ® or Authenticator App ⁸?

Authenticator App ⁸ is rated higher. Printer app ® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Authenticator App ⁸ averages 4.6 from 898 ratings.

### Do Printer app ® or Authenticator App ⁸ have ads?

Neither Printer app ® nor Authenticator App ⁸ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Printer app ® or Authenticator App ⁸?

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator App ⁸ every 4 months. Most recently, Printer app ® was updated on October 8, 2026 and Authenticator App ⁸ on October 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Printer app ® or Authenticator App ⁸?

Printer app ® currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Authenticator App ⁸ at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*