# Auth Authenticator vs Authenticator App+

The clearest difference is rating: Auth Authenticator at 4.4 against Authenticator App+'s 3.7. Auth Authenticator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (214 vs 3). Authenticator App+'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auth Authenticator has 214 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Auth Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, Authenticator App+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auth Authenticator | Authenticator App+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-authenticator/id1554760348/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-plus-2fa-and-mfa/id6811580623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) | [Bakir Store](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793313755) |

## 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-plus-2fa-and-mfa/id6811580623)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $44.49 | 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 214 ratings, while Authenticator App+ averages 3.7 from 3 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+ weekly. Most recently, Auth Authenticator was updated on October 25, 2026 and Authenticator App+ on October 24, 2026.

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