# Auth Authenticator vs Authenticator App

Auth Authenticator and Authenticator App both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Authenticator App's written reviews are positive against 57% of Auth Authenticator's. Auth Authenticator's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auth Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Auth Authenticator against 4.3 for Authenticator App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 213 and 210 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Auth Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 67% of Authenticator App's.

Auth Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, Authenticator App every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auth Authenticator | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-authenticator/id1554760348/reviews)** | [4.3 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2famfaotp/id6480137982/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **213** | 210 |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) | [Authentication Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880352966) |

## What reviewers say

### Auth Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-authenticator/id1554760348)

Secure your online accounts with this Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) app. It generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) and offers encrypted backups, multi-device sync, and offline access. Protect your accounts from unauthorized access with robust security features.

**Highlights:** Encrypted iCloud Backup, Apple Watch Support, Multi-Device Sync, Offline Access, Biometric & PIN Lock, Quick Setup, TOTP Security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription Plans | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription Plans | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription  Plans | $49.99 | per year |


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2famfaotp/id6480137982)

This app generates secure two-factor authentication tokens to protect your online accounts. It offers encrypted cloud backups and multi-device synchronization for easy recovery and access. The app works offline and can be secured with a PIN or biometric lock.

**Highlights:** Secure 2FA token generation, Encrypted cloud backups, Multi-device synchronization, Offline functionality, PIN and biometric lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Security Authenticator | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Enhance online security | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Generate one-time passwords | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Authenticator | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| One-Time Password Generator | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Secure Code Generator | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One-Time Security Code App | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Code Authenticator | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| 2FA App | $14.99 | per month |
| Secure Verification Generator | $19.99 | per month |
| Secure your accounts | $19.99 | per month |
| Account protection Authenticator | $29.99 | per month |
| Secure your accounts | $39.99 | per year |
| Safe Login Code Generator | $49.99 | per year |
| One-Time Password | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auth Authenticator free?

Auth Authenticator 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, Auth Authenticator or Authenticator App?

Auth Authenticator is rated higher. Auth Authenticator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 213 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.3 from 210 ratings.

### Do Auth Authenticator or Authenticator App have ads?

Neither Auth Authenticator nor Authenticator App shows ads.

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

Auth Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, and Authenticator App every 8 months. Most recently, Auth Authenticator was updated on October 18, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 15, 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.*