# Authenticator App+ vs Authenticator °

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator ° at freemium against Authenticator App+'s subscription. Authenticator ° also leads on ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App+'s advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 594). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Authenticator ° sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Authenticator App+ against 4.8 for Authenticator °. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App+ has 12K ratings behind it against 594, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 77% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App+ | Authenticator ° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-plus/id1610508128/reviews) | [4.8 (594 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 594 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 136 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rocket Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566586717) | [Bence Kaposzta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650069302) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-plus/id1610508128)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Apps PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure authentication
- 👍 Helpful for account recovery
- 💡 Useful for online security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Accounts disappearing after app updates
- 🔒 Difficulty resetting passwords
- 💰 Subscription concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing during use
- Codes not working as expected
- Repeated prompts for new user setup

**Requested features**

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


### Authenticator °

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396)

This app enhances your online security by generating time-sensitive passwords for two-factor and multi-factor authentication. It offers seamless data synchronization across devices, Apple Watch support, and robust encryption for your sensitive information.

**Highlights:** One-Time Passwords (OTP), Seamless Data Synchronization, Apple Watch Support, End-to-End Encryption, Import/Export Encrypted Backups, Auto-Lock & Biometric Authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Month | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year, 50% off | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Discounted | $22.99 | per year |
| 1 Year, 30% off | $27.99 | per year |
| 1 Year with initial offer | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Free Lifetime subscription | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime, intro offer | $0.29 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to install and use
- 🔒 Secure password management
- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 👍 Great user interface
- 🔒 Robust security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage security
- 🤔 Forced 5-star review before use
- 🤔 Unclear or confusing onboarding process

**Reported bugs**

- List of saved sites/accounts disappearing
- Trouble logging in or resetting password
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow renaming of accounts
- Add pop-up notifications like other authenticators
- Improve sync with desktop/laptop
- Provide more theme/customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App+ free?

Authenticator App+ 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, Authenticator App+ or Authenticator °?

Authenticator App+ and Authenticator ° are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12K and 594 ratings respectively.

### Do Authenticator App+ or Authenticator ° have ads?

Authenticator App+ shows ads; Authenticator ° does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App+ or Authenticator °?

Authenticator App+ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator ° every 2 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator App+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Authenticator ° on August 10, 2026.

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