# The authenticator App vs Nexus Hotspot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nexus Hotspot at none against The authenticator App's 2. The authenticator App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Nexus Hotspot asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | The authenticator App | Nexus Hotspot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-authenticator-app-2fa/id1641113701/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **67** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NextPixel apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584487280) | [Roberson Ferreira Machado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520595721) |

## What reviewers say

### The authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-authenticator-app-2fa/id1641113701)

Securely manage all your two-factor authentication codes in one place. Scan QR codes or manually add accounts for easy access, protected by Face ID or password.

**Highlights:** 2FA Code Generation, QR Code Scanning, Centralized Account Management, Face ID Access, Password Lock

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The authy authenticator | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 2fa 2 factor authentication | $9.99 | per month |


### Nexus Hotspot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexus-hotspot/id6763134485)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The authenticator App free?

The authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nexus Hotspot free?

Nexus Hotspot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do The authenticator App or Nexus Hotspot have ads?

Neither The authenticator App nor Nexus Hotspot shows ads.

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