# Secrets vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is update cadence: Authenticator App at fortnightly against Secrets's every 5 weeks. Authenticator App also leads on ratings volume (658 vs 188). Secrets's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 50%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secrets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Authenticator App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Secrets against 4.5 for Authenticator App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 188 and 658 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Secrets's written reviews are positive against 50% of Authenticator App's.

Secrets ships an update every 5 weeks, Authenticator App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secrets | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secrets-password-manager/id1591056366/reviews)** | [4.5 (658 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-and-mfa/id6450535322/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 188 | **658** |
| Positive reviews | **61.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outer Corner, Unipessoal LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/973049010) | [Netron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692513455) |

## What reviewers say

### Secrets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secrets-password-manager/id1591056366)

Securely store and manage all your sensitive information, including passwords, credit card details, and bank information. Generate strong new passwords, use auto-fill for quick logins, and sync data across devices with robust encryption.

**Highlights:** Store passwords, credit cards, and bank details, Generate secure, private passwords, One-time passcode generation for 2FA, Import from other password managers, iCloud syncing across devices, Browser integration for auto-fill, Biometric and passphrase protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Sharing Trial | Free | one-time |
| Sharing (Promo) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sharing | $39.99 | one-time |
| Editing (Promo) | $44.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |
| Editing | $59.99 | one-time |
| Editing + Sharing | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Straightforward and easy-to-use interface
- 🔒 Strong security with iCloud integration
- 💰 One-time purchase (no subscription required)
- 🔄 Seamless iPhone and Mac integration
- 📱 Native Apple design and feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Device authorization requests not arriving reliably
- 🐢 Slow iCloud sync between devices
- 🔄 Sync reliability issues and inconsistencies
- ❌ Limited password generation options
- 🚫 No support for memorable/typable passwords

**Reported bugs**

- Device authorization requests not arriving on pre-approved devices
- iCloud sync failures and unreliable synchronization
- App crashes on iPad frequently
- Extremely slow performance on Intel Mac models
- Safari extension broken and non-functional

**Requested features**

- Randomized username generation
- Integration with disposable email services (e.g., addy.io)
- Authenticator/TOTP built-in support
- Word list-based password generation
- Fine-grained punctuation character control


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-and-mfa/id6450535322)

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)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secure Yourself - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Offer Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Secure Yourself - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Secure Yourself - 6 Months | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Secure Yourself - Mac Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Secure Yourself - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Claim Offer - Free | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime - Offer | Free | one-time |
| Secure Yourself - Mac Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Secure Yourself - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and reliable
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure authentication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Misleading pricing and subscriptions
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add new accounts after update
- Immediate logout after login
- App crashing after updates

**Requested features**

- Compatibility with older devices
- Support for more authentication providers
- Horizontal iPad support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secrets free?

Secrets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator App free?

Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secrets or Authenticator App?

Secrets is rated higher. Secrets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.5 from 658 ratings.

### Do Secrets or Authenticator App have ads?

Neither Secrets nor Authenticator App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secrets or Authenticator App?

Secrets ships an update every 5 weeks, and Authenticator App fortnightly. Most recently, Secrets was updated on October 8, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*