# Authenticator App vs KeyConnect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeyConnect at none against Authenticator App's 3. Authenticator App's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. KeyConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | KeyConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-and-mfa/id1621928288/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **136** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BEYLER Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551010741) | [Linh Phan Nhat Khanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777727575) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-and-mfa/id1621928288)

Securely store and generate two-factor authentication tokens for your online accounts. This app enhances your digital security by providing Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) and Hash-based one-time passwords (HOTP). It offers encrypted backups and cross-device access for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication token generation, Time-based and Hash-based OTP support, Encrypted backup for security, Access across multiple Apple devices, Supports thousands of online accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |


### KeyConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyconnect-password-vault/id6768301084)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is KeyConnect free?

KeyConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Authenticator App or KeyConnect have ads?

Neither Authenticator App nor KeyConnect shows ads.

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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.*
