# Stratword vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator App at none against Stratword's shown. Authenticator App also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Stratword's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 29%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stratword sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.19 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Stratword against 4.4 for Authenticator App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 86 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Stratword's written reviews are positive against 29% of Authenticator App's.

Stratword ships an update every 5 weeks, Authenticator App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stratword | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099/reviews)** | [4.4 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6480513197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Pierre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550223101) | [Tatsat Brahmbhatt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692901637) |

## What reviewers say

### Stratword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099)

This app provides a mobile screenwriting studio to help users write, format, and develop their screenplays from start to finish. It offers tools for outlining, character development, and industry-standard formatting, with cloud syncing to a web editor for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Step-by-Step Story Engine, Deep Character Development, Industry-Standard Formatting, Seamless Cloud Sync, Web Editor Integration, Unlimited Screenplays (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Screenplay Editor Monthly Sub | $5.99 | per month |
| Stratword Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Editor Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Stratword Premium Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coverage | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User friendly and easy to use
- 👍 Good platform for beginners
- 👍 Helpful for new writers
- 👍 Great for first-time writers
- 👍 Simple and effective approach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Everything deleted/lost work
- 🐛 Distorted conversions to PDF
- 🐛 Unusable PDF exports
- 🐛 Purchase problems/app not installing
- 🐛 Unable to login/sign in issues

**Reported bugs**

- Previous projects suddenly deleted
- Conversions result in distorted PDFs
- PDFs are unusable for edits or sharing
- Paid app does not install
- Unable to login

**Requested features**

- Paste text copied from notes within script section
- Add feature of pasting and copying texts
- Option to insert images


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6480513197)

Secure your online accounts with this 2FA OTP manager. It offers easy account setup via QR code scanning or manual entry, and enhances security with biometric authentication. All one-time passwords are stored locally on your device for increased protection.

**Highlights:** 2FA OTP management, QR code scanning for account setup, Manual code entry, Biometric unlock (fingerprint/face recognition), Local storage of OTPs, Supports numerous platforms

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.19 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.49 | per year |
| Yearly | $53.90 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stratword free?

Stratword 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, Stratword or Authenticator App?

Stratword is rated higher. Stratword averages 4.4 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.4 from 86 ratings.

### Do Stratword or Authenticator App have ads?

Stratword shows ads; Authenticator App does not.

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

Stratword ships an update every 5 weeks, and Authenticator App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stratword was updated on October 9, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 2, 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.*
