# auth. vs Connected

The clearest difference is price: Connected at Free against auth.'s $3.99. Connected also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). auth.'s advantage is chart position (#180 vs unranked) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Connected is free to download; auth. costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Connected holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: auth. has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

auth. ships an update monthly, Connected every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | auth. | Connected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-2fa-smart-sync/id1553284993/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChakMing Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525986104) | [寰宇 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045601874) |

## What reviewers say

### auth.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-2fa-smart-sync/id1553284993)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app securely stores and manages your two-factor authentication codes in one place. It simplifies the process by allowing QR code scanning or link-based setup, ensuring your accounts remain protected.

**Highlights:** Unlimited account storage, QR code scanning, Link-based account addition, Offline running, Customizable timeout and auto-lock, Password and safe code storage

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Connected

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078)

This unofficial app enhances the App Store Connect developer experience by allowing you to manage app information, localizations, submissions, and user access. It also integrates with Xcode Cloud for build management.

**Highlights:** Update app information and localizations, Submit and cancel app review versions, Manage build runs and Xcode Cloud, Manage users and sandbox testers, Access App Store Connect Open APIs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is auth. free?

auth. costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Connected free?

Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, auth. or Connected?

Connected is rated higher. auth. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Connected averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do auth. or Connected have ads?

Neither auth. nor Connected shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, auth. or Connected?

auth. ships an update monthly, and Connected every 2 weeks. Most recently, auth. was updated on October 1, 2026 and Connected 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.*