BwaKey Authenticator vs Authenticator + 2FA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BwaKey Authenticator
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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.
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.
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Generate security codes
- Push message notifications
- Secure encrypted backups
- Supports popular accounts
- One-click local backup
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | BwaKey Authenticator | Authenticator + 2FA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BWA FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 长金 陶 |
In-app purchases
BwaKey Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Authenticator + 2FA
- Authenticator Pro Month$6.991 Month
- Authenticator Pro Lifetime$15.99
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