Comparison

Authenticator · 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

Authenticator ·

Securely store and generate two-factor authentication (2FA) tokens for your online accounts. Protect your accounts from hackers with an additional layer of security. Features encrypted backups, cross-device synchronization, and a private browser.

Highlights
  • Secure 2FA token generation
  • Encrypted iCloud backups
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Import/Export 2FA codes
  • Password manager with leak protection
  • Private browser
  • App PIN lock
Features
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Protect your accounts with secure 2FA codes, passwords, and private browsing in one app. Authenticator 7 stores and generates two-factor authentication codes for all your online accounts. Keep your data safe with encrypted storage, iCloud backup, Face ID, and Apple Watch support. FEATURES • Generate 2FA codes for all popular services Google, Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft, Amazon, Discord, Dropbox, PayPal, Slack, Shopify, Zoom and thousands more. • Secure encrypted backup All your 2FA codes, passwords, and secret keys are encrypted and safely stored in iCloud. Restore everything on a new device in seconds. • Sync across all Apple devices Your codes automatically sync between iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. • Easy import and export Import 2FA codes from other authenticator apps with QR code or CSV. Export your data anytime. • Password Manager Store passwords in one secure place. Get alerts if your password appears in a data leak. • Password Generator Create strong passwords with custom length, symbols, and numbers. • App Lock Protect the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN code with auto-lock. • Organize your codes Create folders, use drag and drop, and add custom icons for easier access. • Private Browser Browse privately with no history, cookies, or tracking. • Built-in VPN Protect your connection, hide your IP address, block ads, and stay safe on public Wi-Fi. Your privacy comes first. All data is encrypted and only you can access it. Privacy Policy: https://www.team2swift.com/privacy-authenticator/ Terms of Use: https://www.team2swift.com/terms-authenticator/

About

Authenticator™ App

This app generates secure, time-based one-time passwords for two-factor authentication. It supports automatic setup via QR code and works offline, synchronizing across Apple devices with iCloud backup and encryption.

Highlights
  • Automatic QR code setup
  • Offline code generation
  • iCloud Backup & Encryption
  • Synchronization across Apple Devices
  • Supports 2,500+ websites and services
  • Quick and easy 2FA verification
Features
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Authenticator™ App Set up your Authenticator accounts automatically with a QR code. This is quick and easy, and it helps to ensure that your codes are set up correctly. * iCloud Backup & Encryption * Synchronization Across Apple Devices Authenticator™ App on your phone can generate the verification code, even if you don't have a network or cellular connection. Authenticator™ App is compatible with more than 2.500 websites and services including; Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Robinhood, Facebook, PayPal, Amazon, Steam, Duo Mobile, Coinbase, Twilio, Binance, Authy, Twitter, Blizzard, Dropbox , Battle.net, ID.me, Snapchat, Discord and thousands more. Create your secure 2FA token in seconds, just scan the QR code for a quick & easy setup. Enter your unique one-time password generated by our app on the website!  It is that easy to 2FA verify your online identity. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial anytime by canceling your subscription through your iTunes account settings, or it will automatically renew. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the free trial or any subscription period to avoid being charged. Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/super-auth-terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/super-auth-privacy

Screenshots

Authenticator ·4 screens
Authenticator™ App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator · at 4.6 against Authenticator™ App's 4.1. Authenticator · also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 445) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 · sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Authenticator™ App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator · has 26K ratings behind it against 445, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Authenticator ·'s written reviews are positive against 18% of Authenticator™ App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator · ships an update every 9 days, Authenticator™ App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Authenticator · versus Authenticator™ App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator ·Authenticator™ App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (26K ratings) — better4.1 (445 ratings)
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews — better18.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26K — better445
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#32 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSMM service, s.r.o.BOHEM Bilisim LTD

Customer experience

Authenticator ·

All ratings26,318 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews282 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative72.3%

Authenticator™ App

All ratings445 ratings
Positive76.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative20.7%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative78.7%

User reviews

Authenticator ·

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Helpful for 2FA
  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Efficient authentication

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 💰 Subscription-based model
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
  • 🤔 Misleading marketing

Authenticator™ App

From 445 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup process
  • 🔒 Extra layer of security
  • 🌐 Wide range of services supported
  • ☁️ Offline code generation
  • ✨ Clean, user-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • ❌ App doesn't launch
  • ❌ Multifactor authentication issues
  • ❌ Cannot cancel subscription
  • ❌ Codes not recognized
  • ❌ Forced premium membership

Bugs and requests

Authenticator ·

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Codes not working as expected
  • Accounts disappearing after device change
  • Inability to cancel subscription

Requested features

3 requests
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Support for more account types
  • Clearer instructions for setup and usage

Authenticator™ App

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App does not launch
  • Multifactor authentication dysfunctional
  • Codes not recognized
  • Data deleted after update
  • Accounts deleted after iPhone update
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  • Codes not generating
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Cannot add more than one account
  • Cannot transfer accounts
  • Requires iCloud backup for keys

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to remove ads/upgrade popups
  • Clearer explanation of setup and usage

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Authenticator ·

Subscriptions12
  • 1 Week Starter$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month Promo$7.991 Month
  • 1 Week Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • 1 Month Plan - VPN3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plan$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Special1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plan - 7 Days7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Year Plan$49.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - 3 Days3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year - 7 Days$69.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - VPN3 Days trial$79.991 Year
3 purchases

Authenticator™ App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Premim Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Premim Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator · free?
Authenticator · 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, Authenticator · or Authenticator™ App?
Authenticator · is rated higher. Authenticator · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Authenticator™ App averages 4.1 from 445 ratings.
Do Authenticator · or Authenticator™ App have ads?
Neither Authenticator · nor Authenticator™ App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator · or Authenticator™ App?
Authenticator · ships an update every 9 days, and Authenticator™ App every 4 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator · was updated on September 24, 2026 and Authenticator™ App on September 21, 2026.

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