Blue2Factor vs The authenticator App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blue2Factor
This app offers seamless and secure authentication using proximity, biometrics, and encryption. It integrates with SAML for single sign-on, creating a frictionless user experience.
- Invisible first and second factor authentication
- Single sign-on via SAML
- Proximity verification
- Biometric authentication
- Asymmetric encryption
- Frictionless and secure environment
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Blue2Factor provides invisible first and second factor authentication, and single sign-on through SAML integration. Blue2Factor supports proximity verification, biometrics, and asymmetric encryption to create a seamless, frictionless, and secure environment.
The authenticator App
Securely manage all your two-factor authentication codes in one place. Scan QR codes or manually add accounts for easy access, protected by Face ID or password.
- 2FA Code Generation
- QR Code Scanning
- Centralized Account Management
- Face ID Access
- Password Lock
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Authenticator App will help you to have all your 2FA Auth access in one place. All you need to SCAN a QR code or manually enter details. This is very secure. We have following features supported 1. 2FA Generator 2. Scan Auth QR code 3. Maintain all in one place 4. Access with faceid 5. Lock with password Subscription Policy - Subscriptions are billed weekly or monthly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Payment models for Premium subscription: - Monthly Subscription : $9.99 / month which comes with 3 Day Free Trial - Weekly Subscription: $4.99/week which no trail - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy - http://sleepnext.nextpixelapps.in/index.php/sleepnext-app-mobile-privacy-policy/ Service Terms - http://sleepnext.nextpixelapps.in/index.php/terms-and-condition/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Blue2Factor at 5.0 against The authenticator App's 4.4. Blue2Factor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). The authenticator App's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. The authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Blue2Factor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blue2Factor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The authenticator App has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Blue2Factor ships an update every 2 months, The authenticator App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blue2Factor | The authenticator App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (67 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 67 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher McLain | NextPixel apps |
Customer experience
Blue2Factor
The authenticator App
In-app purchases
Blue2Factor
No in-app purchases
The authenticator App
- The authy authenticator3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- 2fa 2 factor authentication3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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