Comparison

Two Factor Authenticator vs Authenticator ·

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Two Factor Authenticator

Manage your 2-Step Verification codes with a beautiful, minimal, and organized interface. This app offers a clean aesthetic, folder organization, and secure iCloud sync across Apple devices. Seamlessly import codes and generate them offline.

Highlights
  • Minimalist and elegant interface
  • Organize codes with folders
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Seamless migration from Google Authenticator
  • Offline code generation
  • Secured with FaceID/TouchID
Features
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Protect your online accounts with a private, beautifully simple authenticator built for fast and secure two-factor authentication. Generate verification codes offline, organise every account, and keep your encrypted vault in sync across your Apple devices. SECURITY THAT STAYS YOURS Your authentication codes are stored in an encrypted vault protected by your private passphrase. Unlock quickly with Face ID or Touch ID, and use your recovery key if you ever need to restore access. Your data stays on your devices and in your personal iCloud account—with no advertising or cross-app tracking. FAST, RELIABLE VERIFICATION CODES Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) without a network connection. Codes are always ready when you need to sign in, with a clean interface that keeps the current code easy to find and copy. ORGANISED AROUND YOUR LIFE Group accounts into folders for work, personal, social, or any setup that suits you. Add custom labels, edit account details, and keep even a large collection easy to navigate. MOVE IN WITHOUT THE HASSLE Add accounts by scanning a QR code, import QR codes from your photo library, or migrate existing accounts in seconds. SYNC ACROSS APPLE DEVICES Keep your encrypted vault securely updated across your Apple devices using iCloud. Automatic sync helps your accounts stay available without giving up control of your data. FEATURES • Encrypted vault with passphrase protection • Recovery key for safe account recovery • Face ID and Touch ID unlock • Offline TOTP verification codes • Secure iCloud sync • Folders and custom labels • QR code scanning and photo import • Light and Dark Mode • No advertising or cross-app tracking Authenticator combines strong privacy with a focused, elegant experience—so protecting every account feels effortless.

About

Authenticator ·

Securely store and generate two-factor authentication (2FA) tokens for your online accounts. Protect your accounts from hackers with an additional layer of security. Features encrypted backups, cross-device synchronization, and a private browser.

Highlights
  • Secure 2FA token generation
  • Encrypted iCloud backups
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Import/Export 2FA codes
  • Password manager with leak protection
  • Private browser
  • App PIN lock
Features
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Protect your accounts with secure 2FA codes, passwords, and private browsing in one app. Authenticator 7 stores and generates two-factor authentication codes for all your online accounts. Keep your data safe with encrypted storage, iCloud backup, Face ID, and Apple Watch support. FEATURES • Generate 2FA codes for all popular services Google, Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft, Amazon, Discord, Dropbox, PayPal, Slack, Shopify, Zoom and thousands more. • Secure encrypted backup All your 2FA codes, passwords, and secret keys are encrypted and safely stored in iCloud. Restore everything on a new device in seconds. • Sync across all Apple devices Your codes automatically sync between iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. • Easy import and export Import 2FA codes from other authenticator apps with QR code or CSV. Export your data anytime. • Password Manager Store passwords in one secure place. Get alerts if your password appears in a data leak. • Password Generator Create strong passwords with custom length, symbols, and numbers. • App Lock Protect the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN code with auto-lock. • Organize your codes Create folders, use drag and drop, and add custom icons for easier access. • Private Browser Browse privately with no history, cookies, or tracking. • Built-in VPN Protect your connection, hide your IP address, block ads, and stay safe on public Wi-Fi. Your privacy comes first. All data is encrypted and only you can access it. Privacy Policy: https://www.team2swift.com/privacy-authenticator/ Terms of Use: https://www.team2swift.com/terms-authenticator/

Screenshots

Two Factor Authenticator4 screens
Authenticator ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Two Factor Authenticator at none against Authenticator ·'s 12. Two Factor Authenticator also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 24%). Authenticator ·'s advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 31) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Authenticator · sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Two Factor Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator · has 26K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Two Factor Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 24% of Authenticator ·'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Two Factor Authenticator ships an update every 2 weeks, Authenticator · every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 31, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Two Factor Authenticator versus Authenticator ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwo Factor AuthenticatorAuthenticator ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (31 ratings)4.6 (26K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better23.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3126K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#33 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB129 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVinay JainSMM service, s.r.o.

Customer experience

Two Factor Authenticator

All ratings31 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Authenticator ·

All ratings26,318 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews282 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative72.3%

Bugs and requests

Two Factor Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Authenticator ·

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Codes not working as expected
  • Accounts disappearing after device change
  • Inability to cancel subscription

Requested features

3 requests
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Support for more account types
  • Clearer instructions for setup and usage

In-app purchases

None

Two Factor Authenticator

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Authenticator ·

Subscriptions12
  • 1 Week Starter$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month Promo$7.991 Month
  • 1 Week Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • 1 Month Plan - VPN3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plan$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Special1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plan - 7 Days7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Year Plan$49.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - 3 Days3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year - 7 Days$69.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - VPN3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Two Factor Authenticator free?
Two Factor Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator · free?
Authenticator · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Two Factor Authenticator or Authenticator ·?
Authenticator · is rated higher. Two Factor Authenticator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Authenticator · averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.
Do Two Factor Authenticator or Authenticator · have ads?
Neither Two Factor Authenticator nor Authenticator · shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Two Factor Authenticator or Authenticator ·?
Two Factor Authenticator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator · every 9 days. Most recently, Two Factor Authenticator was updated on July 31, 2026 and Authenticator · on September 24, 2026.

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