# Group2FA vs Authenticator °

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Authenticator ° at 594 against Group2FA's 5. Authenticator ° also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Group2FA's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group2FA sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 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.

Group2FA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ° has 594 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Group2FA's written reviews are positive against 77% of Authenticator °'s.

Group2FA ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator ° every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group2FA | Authenticator ° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group2fa-2fa-passcode-sharing/id1614716816/reviews)** | [4.8 (594 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **594** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 88 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KG PRODDEV, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614716818) | [Bence Kaposzta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650069302) |

## What reviewers say

### Group2FA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group2fa-2fa-passcode-sharing/id1614716816)

Securely share two-factor authentication (2FA) codes with trusted groups for online accounts. Supports authenticator app codes and SMS-based OTPs through dedicated numbers. Simplifies access for shared services like streaming, banking, and business tools.

**Highlights:** Secure 2FA code sharing, Supports authenticator app codes (TOTP/HOTP), Share SMS-based OTPs, Dedicated Group2FA Numbers, Create trusted authentication groups, Cross-country support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add 5 Users to Auth Group | $1.59 | per month |
| Authenticator Code Group (1st) | $1.69 | per month |
| Authenticator Code Group (2nd) | $1.69 | per month |
| Authenticator Code Group (3rd) | $1.69 | per month |
| Group2FA Number Basic (1st) | $3.99 | per month |
| Group2FA Number Basic (2nd) | $3.99 | per month |
| Group2FA Number Basic (3rd) | $3.99 | per month |
| Group2FA Number Basic (1st) | $3.99 | per month |
| Add 5 Users and 200 Messages | $4.99 | per month |
| Group2FA Number Premium (1st) | $5.99 | per month |
| Group2FA Number Premium (2nd) | $5.99 | per month |
| Group2FA Number Premium (3rd) | $5.99 | per month |
| Group2FA Number Premium (1st) | $5.99 | per month |
| Group2FA NonVoIP +1 (3rd) | $15.99 | per month |
| Group2FA NonVoIP +1 (1st) | $15.99 | per month |
| Group2FA NonVoIP +1 (2nd) | $15.99 | per month |
| Group2FA Number AU +61 (1st) | $15.99 | per month |
| Group2FA Number IL +972 (2nd) | $25.99 | per month |
| Group2FA Number IL +972 (1st) | $25.99 | per month |


### 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 Group2FA free?

Group2FA 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, Group2FA or Authenticator °?

Group2FA is rated higher. Group2FA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Authenticator ° averages 4.8 from 594 ratings.

### Do Group2FA or Authenticator ° have ads?

Neither Group2FA nor Authenticator ° shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group2FA or Authenticator °?

Group2FA ships an update every 2 months, and Authenticator ° every 2 weeks. Most recently, Group2FA was updated on September 15, 2026 and Authenticator ° on August 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*