Comparison

Authenticator App vs CrossReel

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator App

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
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Authenticator app store and generate secure 2FA (two-factor authentication) tokens for your online accounts on your device. Multi factor authentication app helps you to ensure your online accounts are much safer. Two Factor Authentication (2FA) which generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) and Hash-based one-time password (HOTP). With 2FA, potentially compromising just one of these factors will not unlock the account. So, even if your password is stolen or your phone is lost, the possibilities of someone else getting your second factor information is pretty low. -Two Factor Authentication 2FA is critical to security as it instantly neutralizes the risks associated with compromised passwords. Authenticator app allows you to generate Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) and Hash-based one-time password (HOTP) - Encrypted Backup Your 2FA information is backed up with encryption so you can access it safely if you lose your information or switch to a new device - Access from all your Devices Authenticator app allows you to access your tokens across All your Apple devices - Support thousands of Online accounts Authenticator app supports thousands of accounts including Microsoft, Google, Binance, Salesforce, Amazon, Gmail, Instagram, Apex and more... Terms of use: https://beylergroup.com/app_terms_of_use.pdf Privacy policy: https://beylergroup.com/app_privacy_policy.pdf

About

CrossReel

Features
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CrossReel lives in the share button. Hand it a TikTok, Instagram or YouTube Shorts link and it gives you the same video on the platform you prefer — copied and ready to paste. No opening the app, no steps, no friction. HOW IT WORKS 1. Share — from TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, tap Share and pick CrossReel. 2. Match — we find the creator's same video on the other platform. 3. Paste — on a confident match, the equivalent link is copied for you. HONEST BY DESIGN Finding the same video on another platform is uncertain, and we never fake it: • High confidence: it copies itself and we confirm it. • Medium confidence: we show the options so you pick the right one. • No match: we take you to the creator's profile. Never a fake link. ACROSS THREE PLATFORMS TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts, in whichever direction you like. LINKS, NOT DOWNLOADS We don't host or re-upload videos. CrossReel only helps you find the equivalent public link. FREE & PRO Convert for free every day. Go Pro for unlimited conversions across all your devices. Pro subscription (auto-renewable): • Pro Monthly and Pro Annual. The price is shown in the app before you buy. • Renews automatically unless you cancel 24 h before the period ends. • Manage it from your App Store account Settings. Terms: https://crossreel.net/terms Privacy: https://crossreel.net/privacy

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
CrossReel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CrossReel at monthly against Authenticator App's every 4 months. On price, ads, 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and CrossReel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator App ships an update every 4 months, CrossReel monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Authenticator App versus CrossReel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppCrossReel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (137 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings137 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBEYLER SoftwareFabrizio Lamanna

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions3
  • Premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

CrossReel

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Anual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrossReel free?
CrossReel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Authenticator App or CrossReel have ads?
Neither Authenticator App nor CrossReel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or CrossReel?
Authenticator App ships an update every 4 months, and CrossReel monthly. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on October 20, 2026 and CrossReel on October 9, 2026.

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