# iPIN2 vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 4.5 against iPIN2's 1.0. Authenticator also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (44 vs 5). iPIN2's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPIN2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year and Authenticator sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 44 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 84% positive.

iPIN2 ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPIN2 | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipin2-password-manager/id1561862112/reviews) | **[4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-otp-manager/id6736586860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBILITIES, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359218366) | [FATIH CAN YAZICI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771341575) |

## What reviewers say

### iPIN2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipin2-password-manager/id1561862112)

Securely store and access all your important PINs and passwords for credit cards, online banking, and accounts. Offers lightning-fast access with robust encryption and convenient import/export options.

**Highlights:** Touch ID & Face ID Login, AutoFill Extension, Backup & Restore, PDF Export, CSV Import & Export, Data import from KeePass and 1Password

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iPIN2 Pro Features | $5.99 | per year |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-otp-manager/id6736586860)

This app securely manages your two-factor authentication codes with end-to-end encryption and cloud backup. It offers automatic multi-device synchronization and works offline, supporting thousands of major services.

**Highlights:** Secure & Private Encryption, Encrypted Cloud Backup, Automatic Multi-Device Sync, Works Offline, Multiple Import Options, Supports Major Services

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly, One Time Offer | $1.99 | per month |
| Authenticator App - Weekly Special | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App Premuim - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Flex Security | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App - Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Full Security | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual, One Time Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App - Weekly Premium | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App - Special | $17.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App - Annual Special | $19.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App - Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Security | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Elite Security | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium - Special | $39.99 | one-time |
| Authenticator App - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Authenticator App - Premium | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPIN2 free?

iPIN2 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, iPIN2 or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. iPIN2 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.

### Do iPIN2 or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; iPIN2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, iPIN2 or Authenticator?

iPIN2 ships an update every 2 months, and Authenticator every 2 weeks. Most recently, iPIN2 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Authenticator on September 10, 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.*