# Auth Authenticator vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Authenticator at fortnightly against Auth Authenticator's every 5 months. Auth Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (214 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.4 for Authenticator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auth Authenticator has 214 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Auth Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, Authenticator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auth Authenticator | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-authenticator/id1554760348/reviews)** | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6758083667/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) | [MTWOM LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870794503) |

## 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 page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6758083667)

Secure your online accounts with this user-friendly two-factor authentication solution. Generate verification codes, manage multiple accounts, and store passwords securely. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience designed for speed and simplicity.

**Highlights:** Face ID Smart Lock, Quick Account Search, Flexible Account Management, Offline One-Time Passwords (OTP), Basic Password Manager, 100% Ad-Free Interface

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Trial | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auth Authenticator free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

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

Auth Authenticator is rated higher. Auth Authenticator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Auth Authenticator or Authenticator have ads?

Neither Auth Authenticator nor Authenticator shows ads.

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

Auth Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, and Authenticator fortnightly. Most recently, Auth Authenticator was updated on October 23, 2026 and Authenticator 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.*