# Scotty vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scotty at none against Authenticator's 4. Scotty also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). Authenticator's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Scotty asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scotty | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-otp-codes/id6740751083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **179** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 102 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gimme](https://appshunter.io/developer/1267803046) | [Arpit Kakadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779328825) |

## What reviewers say

### Scotty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scotty/id1659851598)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-otp-codes/id6740751083)

Secure your online accounts with this app, offering robust two-factor authentication (2FA) and time-based one-time password (TOTP) generation. It provides advanced security features like end-to-end encryption, privacy mode, and break-in alerts, alongside convenient multi-device sync and quick QR code scanning for effortless account protection across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Time-based one-time password (TOTP) generation, End-to-end encryption for codes, Privacy Mode to hide codes, Break-in alerts for unauthorized access attempts, Multi-device sync across Apple ecosystem, Quick QR code scanning for account setup, Lock screen widgets for instant access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Working app after latest update
- 👍 Lifetime subscription working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lifetime purchase option not working
- 🐛 Subscription issue after lifetime purchase
- 🔒 Lack of transparency and false information
- 🚫 Deceptive free lifetime offer

**Reported bugs**

- Lifetime purchase option not working
- Subscription issue after lifetime purchase
- Lifetime offer not working

**Requested features**

- Generate QR code for existing accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scotty free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

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