Comparison

Password Mini vs Authenticator App

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

Head to head
About

Password Mini

This app offers a minimalist approach to password management, storing your credentials securely on your local device. Its straightforward interface makes it easy to access and manage your passwords without complexity.

Highlights
  • Local password storage
  • Minimalist UI design
  • Password security
  • Simple interface
Features
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Password Mini is a very simple password manager that helps you secure your password on your local storage. The UI is simple as possible to have a minimalist design.

About

Authenticator App

Enhance your online security with multi-factor and two-factor authentication. This app generates unique verification codes to protect sensitive accounts and data from unauthorized access, offering peace of mind for your digital life.

Highlights
  • Generate unique verification codes
  • Encrypted data and iCloud backups
  • Sync 2FA tokens across Apple devices
  • Apple Watch support
  • Customizable icons
  • PIN lock and auto-lock
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
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Authenticator App: MFA & 2FA! Elevate your account security with Authenticator, a robust app designed to add an extra layer of protection during login. Safeguard your bank accounts and sensitive data with advanced multi-factor authentication (MFA) and two-factor authentication (2FA), ensuring peace of mind for your online activities. Key Features: - Enhanced Security: Generate unique verification codes for an added layer of login protection. Even if your credentials are compromised, unauthorized access is effectively prevented. - Privacy First: All your data is fully encrypted, including backups on iCloud, ensuring only you can access it. - Seamless Synchronization: Enjoy automatic syncing of your 2FA tokens across all Apple devices, so your codes are always at your fingertips. - Apple Watch Support: Access your verification codes conveniently from your Apple Watch. - Custom Icons: Personalize your codes with custom icons for an organized and visually appealing experience. - Broad Compatibility: Works seamlessly with popular platforms like Google, Facebook, and more. - App Protection: Add an extra layer of security with a PIN lock and auto-lock functionality. - Biometric Authentication: Use Face ID or Touch ID to securely access the app and generate one-time codes. Stay secure, stay private. Download Authenticator today and protect what matters most. Privacy Policy: netron.solutions/privacy-policy Terms of Use: netron.solutions/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Password Mini4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Password Mini at 100% against Authenticator App's 50%. Password Mini also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Authenticator App's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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 App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Password Mini asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Mini ships an update weekly, Authenticator App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Password Mini versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword MiniAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (658 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—658 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiracle John Jr OctavioNetron

Customer experience

Password Mini

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Authenticator App

All ratings651 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Password Mini

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Authenticator App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to add new accounts after update
  • Immediate logout after login
  • App crashing after updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Compatibility with older devices
  • Support for more authentication providers
  • Horizontal iPad support

In-app purchases

None

Password Mini

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions6
  • Secure Yourself - Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Offer Access$7.991 Month
  • Secure Yourself - Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Secure Yourself - 6 Months$24.996 Months
  • Secure Yourself - Mac Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Secure Yourself - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Claim Offer - FreeFree
  • Lifetime - OfferFree
  • Secure Yourself - Mac Lifetime$59.99
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  • Secure Yourself - Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Password Mini free?
Password Mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Password Mini or Authenticator App have ads?
Neither Password Mini nor Authenticator App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Mini or Authenticator App?
Password Mini ships an update weekly, and Authenticator App fortnightly. Most recently, Password Mini was updated on September 29, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 10, 2026.

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