# PlanBooster vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is monetization model: PlanBooster at free with in-app purchases against Authenticator's subscription. PlanBooster also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 136) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlanBooster sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Authenticator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PlanBooster against 4.7 for Authenticator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlanBooster has 1.8K ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of PlanBooster's written reviews are positive against 88% of Authenticator's.

PlanBooster ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator monthly. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanBooster | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbooster-vpn-no-log/id1629456780/reviews)** | [4.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-otp-2fa-and-code/id6475266111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 30 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Duokuai Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598907260) | [YILDIZCO YAZILIM IC VE DIS TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664266199) |

## What reviewers say

### PlanBooster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbooster-vpn-no-log/id1629456780)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员-自动订阅 | $7.99 | per month |
| 季度会员-自动订阅 | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 7天会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30天会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 90天会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 365天会员 | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Reliable
- 👍 Fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow and laggy
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More free features
- Better customer support
- Improved stability and reliability


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-otp-2fa-and-code/id6475266111)

Enhance your online security with this powerful 2FA authenticator. It generates secure one-time passwords for two-factor and multi-factor authentication across numerous platforms. Protect your accounts effortlessly with an intuitive interface and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Generate 2FA codes (TOTP), Support for OTP and MFA, Instant QR code scanner, Works completely offline, Encrypted backup & restore, Multiple account support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth user experience
- 🔒 Excellent security
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative features
- 👍 Helpful and nice app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Pure trash
- 👎 Not working for authentication codes
- 👎 Paid/Expensive
- 👎 Scam app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to get authentication code for login

**Requested features**

- Add a dark mode


## Frequently asked 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 4.7 from 136 ratings.

### Do PlanBooster or Authenticator have ads?

Both PlanBooster and Authenticator show ads.

### 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 14, 2026 and Authenticator on November 14, 2026.

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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.*