Comparison

BwaKey Authenticator vs Authenticator + 2FA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BwaKey Authenticator

Features
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BwaKey works with the BwaKey Authenticator multi-factor authentication service to make end-to-end logins secure and easy to use. The app generates passwords to log in and receive push notifications from your mobile devices for quick, one-tap authentication.

About

Authenticator + 2FA

This app provides two-factor authentication for your online accounts, generating security codes and offering encrypted backups to protect against data loss or device switching. It supports popular platforms and enhances account security with an additional layer of protection.

Highlights
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Generate security codes
  • Push message notifications
  • Secure encrypted backups
  • Supports popular accounts
  • One-click local backup
Features
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Authenticator+ is a two-factor authenticator for all your online accounts using multi-factor authentication. You can backup all account information into Authenticator+. To avoid privacy being leaked, losing devices, or switching to a new device, which allows you to set a regular password and a time-based one-time password to double the security of your account by making secure encrypted backups. We support all popular accounts like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram and more. Key Features: - Two-Factor Authentication Generate security codes to log in securely with Two-Factor Authentication via push messages. - Secure & Private Protect your account more securely by adding an additional layer of security. - One-click Local Backup No longer worry about not being able to recover such as replacing a new device, or losing devices. Subscription Plans: 1-month $6.99 premium subscription; Lifetime $15.99 premium subscription; 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. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-terms-of-use/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-privacypolicy/home

Screenshots

BwaKey Authenticator2 screens
Authenticator + 2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BwaKey Authenticator at none against Authenticator + 2FA's 2. Authenticator + 2FA's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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

Both are free to download. Authenticator + 2FA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BwaKey Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BwaKey Authenticator ships an update every 6 weeks, Authenticator + 2FA every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BwaKey Authenticator versus Authenticator + 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBwaKey AuthenticatorAuthenticator + 2FA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBWA FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY长金 陶

In-app purchases

None

BwaKey Authenticator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Authenticator + 2FA

Subscriptions1
  • Authenticator Pro Month$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • Authenticator Pro Lifetime$15.99

Questions

Is BwaKey Authenticator free?
BwaKey Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator + 2FA free?
Authenticator + 2FA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BwaKey Authenticator or Authenticator + 2FA have ads?
Neither BwaKey Authenticator nor Authenticator + 2FA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BwaKey Authenticator or Authenticator + 2FA?
BwaKey Authenticator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Authenticator + 2FA every 6 days. Most recently, BwaKey Authenticator was updated on September 25, 2026 and Authenticator + 2FA on September 14, 2026.

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