Comparison

Password Manager vs Authenticator

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

Enhance your online security with this user-friendly app that generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for two-factor authentication. Securely manage codes for popular services by scanning QR codes or importing existing data. Offers iCloud sync and biometric protection for easy access across devices.

Highlights
  • Generate secure 2FA codes
  • Sync accounts with iCloud
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Setup via QR scan or import
  • Organize tokens with folders
  • Import/export codes as text file
Features
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Authenticator - 2FA/MFA is a highly secure two step authenticator app that can be installed on your iPhone/iPad to keep your online accounts safe. It is the easiest & most user friendly way to elevate your online security by generating two-factor authentication security tokens (2FA codes) or, in other words, time-based one-time password (TOTP/OTP), when you logging into your online accounts. Scan, generate & save 2FA/MFA codes with this authenticator app for popular services which support 2 step verification: Google, Microsoft, Amazon,Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, PayPal, Twitch, Epic,Shopify, etc. Key Features of this 2FA Authentication App: * Highly Security - Quickly generate secure 2FA codes for your accounts and update every 30 seconds. - Backup your security token and sync all accounts with iCloud, which enables you access to your accounts on iPhone, iPad, Mac or even Apple Watch, super fast and easy. - Make sure only you can access your accounts by enabling biometric authentication(Face ID or Touch ID). * 100% Easy to Use - Setup 2-factor authentication by scanning QR or manually input or even importing from Google Authenticator. - We offer detailed guides to help you add 2FA/MFA/(T)OTP Codes quickly. - Customize two step authentication token folders for easy TOTP/OTP management. - Import/export your two-factor authentication codes as a simple, readable text file for easy storage and backup. * All Popular Accounts In addition to the above services, the powerful authentication application also supports: Snapchat, Coinbase, Roblox, Discord, Reddit, SAP, Login.gov, Kick, Activision, NVIDIA, LastPass, Sony, One Healthcare ID, crypto, Stripe, Rockstar, Sprintax, Sterling, Ubisoft, Autotask, Air Force, GitHub, mo.gov and many more. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jqhy9RXEz_X740tUiWcUH2K3XnlhsWaJsIll0bN7uJk/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HoY1uo9ydkkL2BvKbEIMFfW_0ztR2Gs0bP2E8eNRFHA/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Password Manager4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Password Manager at 3.1K against Authenticator's 2. Authenticator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 7 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

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Password Manager has 3.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, Authenticator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Password Manager versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword ManagerAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2Stable园 周

Customer experience

Password Manager

All ratings3,071 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative15.3%

Authenticator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
7 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$12.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99

Questions

Is Password Manager free?
Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Password Manager or Authenticator?
Authenticator is rated higher. Password Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Authenticator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Password Manager or Authenticator have ads?
Neither Password Manager nor Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager or Authenticator?
Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, and Authenticator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Password Manager was updated on October 15, 2026 and Authenticator on October 4, 2026.

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