# Auth Authenticator vs Authenticator App ℠

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Auth Authenticator at 57% against Authenticator App ℠'s 0%. Auth Authenticator also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App ℠'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Auth Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auth Authenticator has 213 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Auth Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator App ℠'s.

Auth Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, Authenticator App ℠ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 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)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6745211736/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **213** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **56.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) | [CHIPO NETWORK COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470289483) |

## 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/id6745211736)

Secure your online accounts with this app's two-factor authentication. It generates time-based one-time passwords directly on your device, offering a reliable second step for sign-ins without relying on SMS. Protect over 1,000 apps and manage all your authentication entries in one place.

**Highlights:** Secure TOTP verification codes, Easy QR code scanning setup, Password leak detection, Password and account autofill, Cloud backups, App lock with biometrics

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VPN Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VPN Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VPN Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly VPN Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly VPN Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly VPN Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |


## 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 1.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Authenticator App ℠ shows ads; Auth Authenticator does not.

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

Auth Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, and Authenticator App ℠ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Auth Authenticator was updated on October 18, 2026 and Authenticator App ℠ on October 14, 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.*