Comparison

PlanBooster vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

PlanBooster

This app provides secure and private network acceleration for users worldwide, especially those connecting to mainland China. It utilizes dedicated BGP lines for fast, low-latency connections with unlimited speed and duration. The service offers automatic renewal subscriptions for extended access.

Highlights
  • Network acceleration for global and mainland China
  • Dedicated BGP lines
  • Unlimited speed and duration
  • Low delay
  • No log policy
  • Automatic renewal subscription
Features
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极速加速器 is a professional network acceleration agent software, which provides network acceleration agent functions for cities around the world and Chinese Mainland. BGP dedicated lines (covering major operators such as China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom) are used, with unlimited speed, low delay and unlimited duration. [Automatic Renewal Subscription Service Description] 1: Subscription period: 1 month [monthly], 3 months [quarterly]. 2: Subscription price: subject to IAP application information. 3: Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to their iTunes account. 4: Cancel Renewal: To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. 5: Renewal: When renewing an Apple iTunes account, the fee will be deducted within 24 hours before the subscription. After successful deduction, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 6: Service Agreement: http://www.hzduok.cn/html/plainproxyterm.html 7: Privacy Policy: http://www.hzduok.cn/html/plainproxyprivacy.html 8: Automatic Renewal Service Agreement: http://www.hzduok.cn/html/autosubterm.html The 极速加速器 is forbidden to be used for any illegal acts such as attack, slander and fabricating false facts. For overseas networks, it only supports the acceleration of overseas network agents that can be accessed in China (especially in Chinese Mainland). Do not use it for illegal purposes!

About

Authenticator

Secure your online accounts with dual-factor authentication and bank-grade encryption. This app also offers private storage for photos and videos with independent vault spaces for enhanced data protection.

Highlights
  • Dual-factor authentication
  • Bank-grade encryption
  • Secure photo and video storage
  • Independent vault spaces
  • Face ID and Touch ID recognition
  • iCloud Keychain sync and backup
Features
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The Authenticator App is your ultimate guardian for online account security. With bank-grade encryption technology, it provides dual-factor authentication to ensure your peace of mind while registering or logging into mainstream platforms. But that's not all! It also offers secure storage for your private photo albums and videos, allowing you to configure separate vault spaces for individual data, ensuring enhanced protection and management. Key Features: - Data Privacy at its Finest: Unlock the app effortlessly using advanced Face ID and Touch ID recognition. Only you hold the key to access the app, even if it syncs with iCloud Keychain. Your data remains inaccessible to any third party. - Bank-Grade Encryption: Rest assured knowing that your data saved within the app is protected with end-to-end encryption, making it impervious to unauthorized access or data breaches. - Sync and Backup with Ease: Seamlessly sync your data with iCloud Keychain, allowing for automatic synchronization across all your Apple devices. Switching devices? No problem! Your data can be effortlessly restored. - Convenient User Experience: Add accounts swiftly by scanning and enjoy the convenience of time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) generated on the fly. Manual entry of account details is also supported for added flexibility. - Import and Export: If iCloud isn't your preference, fear not! We provide additional support for manual transfer of account data to other devices without relying on iCloud. - Private Albums: Securely store your private photos and videos in personal, confidential spaces within the app. Enjoy editing and sharing options for a complete multimedia experience. - Independent Vault: Create separate vault spaces, each with its own independent storage, ensuring isolation and heightened security. UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ALL FEATURES - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all app’s features. - Subscriptions are billed automatically at the rate depending on the selected subscription plan. Terms of Use: https://fjtech.super.site/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://fjtech.super.site/privacy-policy Have Questions or Need Assistance? Reach out to us at fjtech_help@outlook.com. Our dedicated team is here to help you every step of the way! Get ready to elevate your account security to new heights with Authenticator App. Download now and experience the pinnacle of protection!

Screenshots

PlanBooster3 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlanBooster at 84% against Authenticator's 19%. PlanBooster also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 26) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Authenticator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PlanBooster sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Authenticator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlanBooster holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlanBooster has 1.8K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of PlanBooster's written reviews are positive against 19% of Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlanBooster ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PlanBooster versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanBoosterAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better4.5 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews — better19.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Duokuai Technology Co., Ltd.少虹 陈

Customer experience

PlanBooster

All ratings1,773 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral0.5%
Negative16.0%

Authenticator

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative76.9%

Bugs and requests

PlanBooster

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't connect to websites
  • Incompatible with certain devices
  • Login issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free features
  • Better customer support
  • Improved stability and reliability

Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PlanBooster

Subscriptions2
  • 月度会员-自动订阅$7.991 Month
  • 季度会员-自动订阅$14.993 Months
One-time4
  • 7天会员$0.99
  • 30天会员$2.99
  • 90天会员$4.99
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  • 365天会员$34.99
7 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions6
  • Authenticator PRO - Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Authenticator Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Authenticator$6.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Authenticator PRO - Month$6.991 Month
  • Authenticator PRO- Year$29.991 Year
  • Authenticator PRO - Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Authenticator App - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is PlanBooster free?
PlanBooster 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, PlanBooster or Authenticator?
PlanBooster is rated higher. PlanBooster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.
Do PlanBooster or Authenticator have ads?
PlanBooster shows ads; Authenticator does not.
Which is updated more often, PlanBooster or Authenticator?
PlanBooster ships an update every 2 months, and Authenticator monthly. Most recently, PlanBooster was updated on November 3, 2026 and Authenticator on November 4, 2026.

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