# Password Manager vs Authenticator App ©

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Password Manager | Authenticator App © |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager/id1627460689/reviews)** | [3.9 (631 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1662071074/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 631 |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2Stable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534145511) | [IntelliVision limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853739780) |

## What reviewers say

### Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager/id1627460689)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Password Manager | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Password Manager | $9.99 | per month |
| Password Manager | $19.99 | per year |
| Password Manager | $29.99 | per year |
| Password Manager | $49.99 | per year |
| Password Manager | $49.99 | per year |
| 2Stable Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Authenticator App ©

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1662071074)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Weekly PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Monthly PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator 6-Months PRO | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan - Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Lifetime PRO | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to add accounts
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Easier integration with other services
- More transparent pricing


## Frequently asked 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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