# SmartDrive Protect Companion vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 4.3 against SmartDrive Protect Companion's 1.0. Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (286 vs 1). SmartDrive Protect Companion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SmartDrive Protect Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 286 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartDrive Protect Companion | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdrive-protect-companion/id1627733240/reviews) | **[4.3 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa/id1631658132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **286** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Omnitracs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451740994) | [Fiision Studio Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/674479868) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartDrive Protect Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdrive-protect-companion/id1627733240)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa/id1631658132)

This app generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for your online accounts, enhancing security by preventing unauthorized access. It offers easy setup via QR code scanning or manual input, with options for backup and restore to iCloud, and supports biometric unlocking for quick access.

**Highlights:** Generate TOTP codes, QR code setup, Manual account input, iCloud backup and restore, Biometric unlock (Face ID/Touch ID)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartDrive Protect Companion free?

SmartDrive Protect Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Authenticator free?

Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartDrive Protect Companion or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. SmartDrive Protect Companion averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.3 from 286 ratings.

### Do SmartDrive Protect Companion or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; SmartDrive Protect Companion does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*