# Password Manager vs Authenticator ® App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Password Manager at 81% against Authenticator ® App's 19%. Password Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Authenticator ® App's advantage is chart position (#81 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 19% of Authenticator ® App's.

Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, Authenticator ® App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Password Manager | Authenticator ® App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager/id1627460689/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6480253221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.1K | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 18.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 112 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | [2Stable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534145511) | [MatechMobile Software JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567017153) |

## 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/id6480253221)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app enhances online security by managing two-factor authentication codes for over 1,000 applications. It offers features like password leak detection, VPN protection, and secure password autofill, with cloud backups and biometric security options.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication code generation, Password leak detection, VPN protection, Password and account autofill, Cloud backups, Biometric security (Face ID, Touch ID), Organize apps with folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VPN Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly VPN Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Upgrade Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly 7 Day Free Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly VPN Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| One-time Payment | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and efficient
- 🚀 Smooth experience
- 🔒 Keeps accounts safe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Not free, charges subscription fees
- 🔒 Poor security, unable to log in
- 🤖 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤔 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working for face scan
- Unable to find authentication codes
- Codes not working, locked out of accounts

**Requested features**

- Add option to cancel subscription
- Improve customer support


## 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 3.1K ratings, while Authenticator ® App averages 4.4 from 3.2K 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 5 weeks. Most recently, Password Manager was updated on October 2, 2026 and Authenticator ® App on October 1, 2026.

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