Comparison

Two Factor Authenticator vs Authentication App

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

Authentication App

Enhance your online account security with this two-factor authentication utility. Easily add accounts by scanning QR codes or entering details manually. Securely back up and sync your data with iCloud Keychain for device loss or upgrades.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • QR code scanning for account setup
  • Manual account detail entry
  • Secure backup and sync with iCloud Keychain
  • Password and Face ID lock
  • Multi-device sync
Features
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Protect your online accounts with the Authenticator App, a fast, secure, and privacy-focused two-factor authentication (2FA) app for iPhone and iPad. This app generates one-time verification codes (TOTP) for all your favorite services, helping safeguard your accounts against unauthorized access. Whether you are switching from Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or another authenticator app, importing and managing your accounts is quick and effortless. Setting up your accounts takes only seconds. Simply scan a QR code, import from a photo, or enter your account details manually. No account creation or sign-up is required. Built with privacy in mind, your authentication codes remain under your control. With optional iCloud Keychain backup and sync, you can securely restore your accounts when upgrading to a new iPhone or replacing a lost device. Why choose the Authenticator App? - Fast QR code scanning - Import codes from photos or add them manually - Compatible with all standard TOTP and HOTP authentication services - Face ID protection for secure access - App passcode lock for additional security - Secure iCloud Keychain backup and sync across your Apple devices - Works offline after setup - No intrusive advertisements - We do not collect or sell your personal data - Clean, modern, and easy-to-use interface Compatible with thousands of services The Authenticator App works with virtually every service that supports two-factor authentication (2FA), including email providers, social media platforms, cloud storage, financial services, developer platforms, cryptocurrency exchanges, gaming accounts, and more. As long as a service supports standard QR-code based authentication, it will work with the Authenticator App. Download the app today and protect your digital life with secure two-factor authentication. Subscription Information The Authenticator App is free to download, with optional premium features available through auto-renewing subscriptions. - Monthly: $9.99/month - Yearly: $39.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://benabid.me/privacy Terms of Service: https://benabid.me/terms Support Do you have questions or feedback? Email us at: contact@benabid.me Thank you for choosing the Authenticator App!

Screenshots

Two Factor Authenticator4 screens
Authentication App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Two Factor Authenticator at none against Authentication App's 2. Two Factor Authenticator also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Authentication App's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and ratings volume (592 vs 31). On price, rating 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. Authentication App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Two Factor Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Two Factor Authenticator against 4.3 for Authentication App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authentication App has 592 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Two Factor Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 74% of Authentication App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Two Factor Authenticator versus Authentication App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwo Factor AuthenticatorAuthentication App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (31 ratings) — better4.3 (592 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews74.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31592 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinay JainSoufiane Benabid

Customer experience

Two Factor Authenticator

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

Authentication App

All ratings592 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative19.4%

Bugs and requests

Two Factor Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Authentication App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App fails to function properly for some users
  • Account data loss or inaccessibility
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Better account recovery options
  • Improved user onboarding/documentation

In-app purchases

None

Two Factor Authenticator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Authentication App

Subscriptions2
  • Authentificator - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Authentificator - Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Two Factor Authenticator free?
Two Factor Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authentication App free?
Authentication App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Two Factor Authenticator or Authentication App?
Two Factor Authenticator is rated higher. Two Factor Authenticator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Authentication App averages 4.3 from 592 ratings.
Do Two Factor Authenticator or Authentication App have ads?
Neither Two Factor Authenticator nor Authentication App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Two Factor Authenticator or Authentication App?
Two Factor Authenticator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authentication App every 2 months. Most recently, Two Factor Authenticator was updated on July 31, 2026 and Authentication App on September 24, 2026.

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