# Remote for LG vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote for LG at every 6 days against Authenticator's every 5 months. Remote for LG also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 61) and review sentiment (23% vs 0%). Authenticator's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for LG sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for LG has 17K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Remote for LG's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Remote for LG ships an update every 6 days, Authenticator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for LG | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-lg/id1599728398/reviews) | **[4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-mfa/id6748400576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **22.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quick Smart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707837298) | [DEDUSHKA DEVELOPMENT - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895610448) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for LG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-lg/id1599728398)

Stream photos, videos, and music to your LG Smart TV. Mirror your device's screen for a larger view and control your TV with a built-in remote. Enjoy your content on the big screen with minimal delay.

**Highlights:** LG Smart TV remote control, Cast photos and videos, Mirror device screen, Stream music, In-app browser for casting

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Promo | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly LG TV Remote | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly with Trial | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Promo | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $31.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Promotion | $15.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful remote control functionality
- 🚀 Reliable connection to TV
- 💡 Touchpad mode is better than official app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription for full features
- 🔍 Constant prompts to upgrade to premium
- 🐛 Intermittent connection issues
- 🔍 Intrusive advertisements
- 🔍 Not the official LG app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or disconnects frequently
- Touchpad mode not always responsive
- Unable to turn TV on/off through app

**Requested features**

- Remove subscription requirement for basic remote control
- Improve stability and reliability of connection
- Reduce frequency of premium upgrade prompts


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-mfa/id6748400576)

This app provides two-factor authentication to secure your online accounts. It generates time-based one-time passwords for various services, offering features like cloud backup, biometric protection, and offline code generation. Protect your digital life with this reliable and user-friendly security solution.

**Highlights:** Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Secure cloud backup and sync, Biometric and PIN protection, QR code scanner for setup, Offline code generation, Support for multiple accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for LG free?

Remote for LG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote for LG or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. Remote for LG averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.6 from 61 ratings.

### Do Remote for LG or Authenticator have ads?

Neither Remote for LG nor Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for LG or Authenticator?

Remote for LG ships an update every 6 days, and Authenticator every 5 months. Most recently, Remote for LG was updated on October 18, 2026 and Authenticator on October 5, 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.*