Comparison

Password Manager vs Authenticator App ©

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

Head to head
About

Password Manager

Securely store all your sensitive digital information, including passwords, credit card details, 2FA codes, and files, in an end-to-end encrypted vault. Share data securely with others and generate strong, unique passwords for all your accounts. Access your information quickly and safely across all your devices.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted vault
  • Secure password generator
  • Private encrypted groups with sharing
  • Autofill for websites and apps
  • Synchronization across Apple devices
  • Secure encrypted backups
  • Face ID/Touch ID access
Features
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Password Manager by 2Stable securely stores your passwords, credit cards, 2FA codes, files, photos, videos, passkeys, notes, and any other sensitive data you wish to safeguard in a secure end-to-end encrypted vault. Features: - Private Encrypted Groups with Secure Sharing: Create your own private, encrypted groups to share passwords with others. A perfect solution for families, teams and enterprises. - Strong Secure Password Generator: Create strong, unique passwords for all your online accounts. - Secure & Private: Every piece of data within Password Manager by 2Stable remains encrypted at all times, including when stored in iCloud, guaranteeing that only you have access to your information. - Secure Encrypted Backup: Password Manager offers the option to create secure, encrypted backups, ensuring your data's safety in situations like device loss or when transitioning to a new device. - Synchronization Across all Devices: Password Manager ensures that all your accounts are automatically synchronized across all your Apple devices for a seamless experience. - Autofill Feature: Password Manager by 2Stable conveniently autofills your usernames, passkeys and passwords into websites and apps. - Access with Face ID / Touch ID: Unlock your vault with Face ID or Touch ID for faster access. - More than a Password Manager: Password Manager by 2Stable goes beyond just managing passwords. It securely stores a variety of data, including 2FA codes, passkeys, credit card details, photos, videos, notes, and any other sensitive information you need to keep safe. Links Terms of Service: https://passwords.2stable.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://passwords.2stable.com/privacy-policy

About

Authenticator App ©

This app generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) for secure two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA). It simplifies logins by scanning QR codes and storing encrypted account data, offering backup and sync features.

Highlights
  • Generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP)
  • Supports Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • Supports Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • Encrypted data storage
  • Secure backup and sync
  • Touch ID/Face ID authorization
Features
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Two Factor Authenticator is a simple and secure Mobile Authentication app (2FA Authenticator) that generates Time-based One-time authentication Passwords (TOTP). Authenticator App to help keep your online accounts secure on supporting TOTP websites. This Authenticator app makes your login more secure! By automatically scanning a QR code, this authenticator app generates a one-time password (OTP) for two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA), to protect your log-in and accounts from hacking. All commonly used online services like Google, Facebook, Github, LinkedIn, Dropbox, and thousands of other cloud applications can log in using the 2FA token generated by this authenticator app. With this authenticator, you can easily log into all your online accounts without having to remember various passwords. Authenticator app features: -Easy and user friendly No account setup is required, automatically scan QR Code with this authenticator and get a one-time password to enable 2FA/MFA authentication for your login. -Secure & Private Authy Authenticate All data stored in Authenticator is always encrypted, even when it's stored in iCloud to ensure that you are the only one who can access your data with 2-step authorization. - Protect your passwords Manage & Storage your account passwords, and keeps them safe and secure behind the one password that only you know. - Backup & Sync : In 2FA Authenticator, you can always make a secure encrypted backup, in case you lose your device or switch to a new one. With Autentifikator all your tokens will automatically synchronize across all devices. -Authorize with Touch ID or Face ID Confirm your identity with the application using Touch ID or Face ID and generate one-time tokens required to log in to your online accounts. - All Popular Accounts: We support verification (but are not associated with) the most popular services including Facebook, Google Chrome, Coinbase, Binance Playstation, Steam, Amazon, Paypal, Gmail, MS Microsoft, Instagram, Discord, Epic Roblox, and thousands of other providers. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://auth.intellvis.com/log/inislab/page?k=privepolicy Terms of Use: https://auth.intellvis.com/log/inislab/page?k=termsofuse

Screenshots

Password Manager4 screens
Authenticator App ©4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Password Manager at 81% against Authenticator App ©'s 33%. Password Manager also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App ©'s advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. Password Manager sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App © sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 631 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 33% of Authenticator App ©'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, Authenticator App © every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Password Manager versus Authenticator App ©: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword ManagerAuthenticator App ©
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3K ratings) — better3.9 (631 ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews — better32.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better631
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2StableIntelliVision limited

Customer experience

Password Manager

All ratings3,004 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative15.7%

Authenticator App ©

All ratings631 ratings
Positive72.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative63.8%

User reviews

Password Manager

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Secure storage
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient app
  • 💡 Useful features
  • 🔒 Robust security protocols

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 Difficult to set up
  • 🔒 Lack of import function
  • 🔒 Confusing UI
  • 🔒 Lack of Mac/iPad support

Authenticator App ©

From 631 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Well-made app
  • 🔒 Secure authentication
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Confusing setup process
  • 🤔 Misleading pricing information

Bugs and requests

Password Manager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Copy/paste functionality not working
  • Authenticator app integration issues
  • Difficulty setting up account
  • Unexpected charges

Requested features

5 requests
  • Import function from other password managers
  • Mac and iPad app support
  • More customization options
  • Improved authentication methods
  • Ability to export data

Authenticator App ©

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to add accounts
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free trial option
  • Easier integration with other services
  • More transparent pricing

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Password Manager

Subscriptions7
  • Password Manager3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Password Manager$9.991 Month
  • Password Manager$19.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • Password Manager$29.991 Year
  • Password Manager$49.991 Year
  • Password Manager3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • 2Stable Premium$59.991 Year
10 purchases

Authenticator App ©

Subscriptions9
  • Authenticator Weekly PRO$5.997 Days
  • Authenticator Monthly PRO$9.991 Month
  • Authenticator Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Authenticator 6-Months PRO$29.996 Months
  • Authenticator Yearly Plan - Offer$29.991 Year
  • Authenticator Yearly PRO3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Authenticator Yearly PRO$39.991 Year
  • Authenticator Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
  • Authenticator Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Authenticator Lifetime PRO$99.99

Questions

Is Password Manager free?
Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App © free?
Authenticator App © is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Password Manager or Authenticator App ©?
Password Manager is rated higher. Password Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Authenticator App © averages 3.9 from 631 ratings.
Do Password Manager or Authenticator App © have ads?
Authenticator App © shows ads; Password Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager or Authenticator App ©?
Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, and Authenticator App © every 2 months. Most recently, Password Manager was updated on September 29, 2026 and Authenticator App © on September 26, 2026.

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