Comparison

Authenticator App+ vs Rainbow Authenticator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Authenticator App+

Secure your online accounts with this app. It generates and stores two-factor authentication codes for popular services. Features include QR code scanning, end-to-end encryption, and device syncing.

Highlights
  • Generate and store 2FA/MFA codes
  • Scan QR codes or enter manually
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Unlock with Face ID & Touch ID
  • Encrypted iCloud backup
  • Sync across Apple devices
  • Homescreen Widgets
Features
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Authenticator App helps you to secure all your online accounts. Use Authenticator App to scan, generate and save 2FA & MFA codes for popular services including Facebook, Microsoft, Instagram, Google, Amazon, Coinbase, Authy, Roblox and many more. • Store and generate secure two-factor and multi-factor (2FA & MFA) authentication tokens • Scan QR Codes or enter codes manually • End-to-end encryption for all stored codes • Unlock with Face ID & Touch ID • Encrypted Backup to iCloud • Easily restore codes when you switch or lose devices • Securely Sync codes across all your Apple devices • Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch • Homescreen Widgets for quick access • Works offline. No internet connection required. • Import existing tokens • Full support for time-based one-time password (TOTP) • Supports popular services including Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, Google, Amazon, Coinbase, Roblox and thousands of other services SUPPORT Our goal is to build the best apps in the world. You can help us by reporting bugs and requesting features via Email: help@rocketapps.com TERMS & PRIVACY https://rocketapps.com/privacy.html https://rocketapps.com/terms.html SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: The App offers an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription to provide you with unlimited access to all PRO Features while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.

About

Rainbow Authenticator

Features
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Allow to migrate from Google Authenticator, group your accounts, copy the next pin code

Screenshots

Authenticator App+4 screens
Rainbow Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rainbow Authenticator at none against Authenticator App+'s shown. Rainbow Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Authenticator App+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 App+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Rainbow Authenticator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator App+ ships an update every 2 weeks, Rainbow Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Authenticator App+ versus Rainbow Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator App+Rainbow Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRocket Apps GmbH彦欣 吴

Bugs and requests

Authenticator App+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezing during use
  • Codes not working as expected
  • Repeated prompts for new user setup

Requested features

3 requests
  • Forgot password feature
  • Ability to delete vaults
  • Better cross-device synchronization

Rainbow Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Authenticator App+

Subscriptions5
  • Rocket Apps PRO Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Rocket Apps PRO Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Rocket Apps PRO Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
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  • Rocket Apps PRO Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Rocket Apps PRO Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Rainbow Authenticator

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly(30-day trial)1 Month trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator App+ free?
Authenticator App+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rainbow Authenticator free?
Rainbow Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Authenticator App+ or Rainbow Authenticator have ads?
Authenticator App+ shows ads; Rainbow Authenticator does not.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator App+ or Rainbow Authenticator?
Authenticator App+ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rainbow Authenticator monthly. Most recently, Authenticator App+ was updated on October 1, 2026 and Rainbow Authenticator on September 19, 2026.

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