Authenticator vs 2FA App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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, organize 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. ORGANIZED 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.
2FA App
This app securely manages your two-factor authentication codes. It encrypts and stores your data in iCloud, allowing seamless synchronization across devices. Unlock with biometrics or a PIN for easy and secure access to your accounts.
- Secure iCloud data storage
- Cross-device synchronization
- Biometric and PIN unlock
- QR code and manual setup
- Encrypted data
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2FA App is a 2-step verification code management app. 2FA App stores data in your iCloud. In case you lose your phone, you can simply install the app on a new device with the same iCloud Apple account. Features: - All data is always encrypted and stored securely in your iCloud. You are the only one who can access your data.. - Synchronize data across all devices. - Unlock with Touch ID or Face ID, PIN. - Create and manage secure and convenient two-factor authentication codes. - Set up with a QR code or enter the secret key manually. Privacy policy: https://www.vit-software.com/2fa-privacy-policy Terms of service: https://www.vit-software.com/2fa-terms-of-service For any questions, please contact email: contact@vit-software.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator at none against 2FA App's 5. 2FA App's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price 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
Both are free to download. 2FA App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.59 per month. Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
2FA App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2FA App has 190 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 80% of 2FA App's.
Authenticator ships an update every 5 weeks, 2FA App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Authenticator | 2FA App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (31 ratings) | 4.7 (190 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31 | 190 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vinay Jain | Nguyen Viet Anh |
Customer experience
Authenticator
2FA App
In-app purchases
Authenticator
No in-app purchases
2FA App
- 2FA App Pro Monthly$3.591 Month
- 2FA App Pro 6 Months$5.996 Months
- 2FA App Pro Annually$6.991 Year
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- 2FA App Pro Annually$7.191 Year
- 2FA App Pro OneTime$8.99








