Comparison

Authenticator · vs Genu.ID

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

Genu.ID

Features
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Genu.ID is an authenticity scanner anyone can use. It catches the kinds of QR spoofing that ordinary scanners simply miss — so you know in one scan whether the product in front of you is the real thing. Business partners — distributors and stores — can additionally log in to record outlet locations and use operational tools. ■ What makes it different A regular QR scanner just follows whatever URL is encoded in the code. That means it can happily lead you to a counterfeit landing page that looks identical to the real one, and you'd never know. Genu.ID verifies that the QR code itself was issued by the legitimate brand, checks for signs of cloning and reprinting, and looks at the scan history and location pattern to flag anything suspicious. Spoofed landing pages don't get through. ■ For everyone - Consumers: Scan and verify without signing in. No account required. - Distributors and store staff: Sign in to access issuance, sale, and store-level tracking features. ■ Core features 1. Stronger authenticity verification Point your camera at the authenticity code. Results are shown in three clear tiers — Normal, Caution, or Suspicious — easy to understand at a glance. 2. Counterfeit and clone detection The app flags telltale signs of duplication, such as the same code being scanned in impossible places or at impossible rates. 3. Item history See when and where the product was registered and how it has been handled. 4. Optional location capture If you allow location access, the verification coordinates are recorded alongside the scan. Denying the permission is fine — the app still works. 5. Optional notifications Suspicious results can be delivered as push notifications. ■ Permissions - Camera: required for QR scanning. Video is never stored — decoded live only. - Location: optional, only used to record where a verification happened. - Notifications: optional, used for suspicious-result alerts. ■ Security and trust - All traffic is encrypted end-to-end - Consumers don't need an account — we collect as little as possible - Distributor credentials are stored in the device's secure store ■ Contact - General: hello@genu.id - Support: support@genu.id - Web: https://genu.id

Screenshots

Authenticator ·4 screens
Genu.ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Genu.ID at none against Authenticator ·'s 12. Authenticator ·'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). 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 · sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Genu.ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator · ships an update weekly, Genu.ID monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Authenticator · versus Genu.ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator ·Genu.ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (26K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings26K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#44 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSMM service, s.r.o.Total Mediagram Co., Ltd.

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

Genu.ID

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Genu.ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator · free?
Authenticator · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Genu.ID free?
Genu.ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator · or Genu.ID have ads?
Neither Authenticator · nor Genu.ID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator · or Genu.ID?
Authenticator · ships an update weekly, and Genu.ID monthly. Most recently, Authenticator · was updated on October 14, 2026 and Genu.ID on October 4, 2026.

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