# Zip Authenticator vs Find My Ring

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zip Authenticator at none against Find My Ring's 3. Zip Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). Find My Ring's advantage is ratings volume (655 vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Find My Ring sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Zip Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Zip Authenticator against 4.9 for Find My Ring. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find My Ring has 655 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Zip Authenticator ships an update every 13 months, Find My Ring every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zip Authenticator | Find My Ring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-authenticator/id1631427997/reviews)** | [4.9 (655 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-my-ring/id1641303377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **655** |
| Positive reviews | — | 95.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipHQ, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486552137) | [Andreas Assermark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641303379) |

## What reviewers say

### Zip Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-authenticator/id1631427997)

Enhance financial transaction security with multi-factor authentication for Zip users. Approve payments directly from your mobile device, receiving detailed transaction information before confirmation. Compliant with EU regulations for secure online payments.

**Highlights:** Multi-factor authentication for Zip payments, Displays transaction details (amount, payee), EU Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) compliance, Easy QR code setup, PIN-based verification

**In-app purchases:** none


### Find My Ring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-my-ring/id1641303377)

Locate your lost Oura ring using its Bluetooth signal strength. This app provides a real-time indicator to help you find your device, especially when it's hidden indoors.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth signal strength indicator, Locates lost Oura rings, Indoor finding assistance, Avoids manual searching

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate location tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Helpful in finding lost ring
- 💰 Free app with optional tip
- 🙏 Grateful for developer's work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent signal detection
- ⚠️ Doesn't work with Oura Gen 4 ring
- 🔍 Requires being close to the ring

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty connecting to ring
- Inaccurate location detection

**Requested features**

- Integration with Oura app
- Support for newer Oura ring models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zip Authenticator free?

Zip Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Find My Ring free?

Find My Ring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zip Authenticator or Find My Ring?

Zip Authenticator is rated higher. Zip Authenticator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Find My Ring averages 4.9 from 655 ratings.

### Do Zip Authenticator or Find My Ring have ads?

Neither Zip Authenticator nor Find My Ring shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zip Authenticator or Find My Ring?

Zip Authenticator ships an update every 13 months, and Find My Ring every 3 months. Most recently, Zip Authenticator was updated on September 17, 2026 and Find My Ring on September 22, 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.*