Comparison

Authenticator vs FireSprinkPro

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

Head to head
About

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, 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.

About

FireSprinkPro

Features
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FireSprinkPro is a professional-grade fire sprinkler hydraulic calculation app for fire protection engineers and designers. Design and analyse wet, dry, deluge, and foam-water sprinkler systems directly on your iPhone or iPad. FireSprinkPro uses the Hardy Cross iterative method with Hazen-Williams friction loss to accurately calculate flow and pressure throughout your pipe network. FEATURES • Pipe network node and branch editor • Hazen-Williams hydraulic calculations • Hardy Cross iterative solver • Automatic most demanding area selection • Demand vs supply curve analysis • Calculation report export • Import and export project files (.fsp) • Design and perform hydraulic calculations offline, with internet access required for account and licence verification • Sample project included to get started immediately DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS FireSprinkPro is built for fire protection engineers, hydraulic designers, and contractors who need accurate, portable calculations in the field or office. All calculations follow standard fire protection hydraulic principles used in NFPA 13, SANS 10287, and similar codes.

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
FireSprinkPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator at none against FireSprinkPro's 2. FireSprinkPro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. FireSprinkPro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.49 per month. Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update every 5 weeks, FireSprinkPro weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Authenticator versus FireSprinkPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorFireSprinkPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinay JainMichael Fritz

In-app purchases

None

Authenticator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FireSprinkPro

Subscriptions1
  • FireSprinkPro Monthly$17.491 Month
One-time1
  • FireSprinkPro Lifetime License$175.99

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FireSprinkPro free?
FireSprinkPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Authenticator or FireSprinkPro have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor FireSprinkPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or FireSprinkPro?
Authenticator ships an update every 5 weeks, and FireSprinkPro weekly. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on November 3, 2026 and FireSprinkPro on November 10, 2026.

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