# Auth Authenticator vs VPN

Auth Authenticator and VPN both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Auth Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 33% of VPN's. VPN's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.5 for VPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 214 and 305 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Auth Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 33% of VPN's.

Auth Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, VPN every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auth Authenticator | VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-authenticator/id1554760348/reviews) | **[4.5 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-free-vpn-turbo-fast/id6740030516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 214 | **305** |
| Positive reviews | **56.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) | [Turbofast VPN Free Unlimited Super Internet Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788035212) |

## 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 |


### VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-free-vpn-turbo-fast/id6740030516)

This app offers a secure and fast way to browse the internet privately. It provides access to numerous global servers and advanced encryption to protect your data. Enjoy unrestricted access to content with a user-friendly interface and smart connection features.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast, secure, and unlimited VPN, Access 300+ high-speed servers worldwide, Multiple protocol options (Shadowsocks, WireGuard, etc.), One-tap connect for instant protection, Strict no-logs policy for privacy, Split tunneling for app-specific protection, Cross-platform convenience with single purchase

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TurboFast VPN Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| New VPN 2026 | $9.99 | per month |
| TurboFast VPN Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auth Authenticator free?

Auth Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VPN free?

VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Auth Authenticator or VPN?

VPN is rated higher. Auth Authenticator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while VPN averages 4.5 from 305 ratings.

### Do Auth Authenticator or VPN have ads?

Neither Auth Authenticator nor VPN shows ads.

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

Auth Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, and VPN every 6 weeks. Most recently, Auth Authenticator was updated on October 25, 2026 and VPN on October 24, 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.*