Comparison

Authenticator App ⋆ vs Rainbow Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator App ⋆

Enhance your online security by generating and storing 2FA and MFA codes for various services. Securely log in to accounts with time-based one-time passwords and easily copy codes to your clipboard.

Highlights
  • Generate 2FA/MFA codes
  • Support for popular services
  • Scan QR codes to add services
  • Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
  • Copy codes to clipboard
  • End-to-end encryption
  • FaceID/TouchID unlock
Features
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Improve the security of your online accounts with our best in class Authenticator App. The Authenticator App allows you to secure your online accounts using 2FA (two-factor authentication). Scan and store 2FA and MFA codes for services such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Roblox and many more. Features Include: • Allows you to securely login to your online accounts with 2FA • Supports 2FA for popular services such as Facebook, Instagram, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Roblox and many more • Scan and use secure two-factor (2FA) and multi-factor (MFA) authentication tokens • Scan QR Codes with your phone's camera to add a service • Support for time-based one-time password (TOTP) and OTP • Copy codes to the clipboard with one click • Secure end to end encryption for codes • Animated timer and auto code expiration cycling • Secure and unlock codes with FaceID and TouchID Terms & Privacy: • Terms of Use: https://silverelmsys.com/authenticator/terms_of_use.html • Privacy Policy: https://silverelmsys.com/authenticator/privacy_policy.html

About

Rainbow Authenticator

Features
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Allow to migrate from Google Authenticator, group your accounts, copy the next pin code

Screenshots

Authenticator App ⋆4 screens
Rainbow Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator App ⋆ at none against Rainbow Authenticator's 1. Authenticator App ⋆ also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Rainbow Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Rainbow Authenticator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Authenticator App ⋆ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator App ⋆ ships an update every 9 days, Rainbow Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Authenticator App ⋆ versus Rainbow Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator App ⋆Rainbow Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilver Elm Systems LLC彦欣 吴

In-app purchases

None

Authenticator App ⋆

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rainbow Authenticator

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly(30-day trial)1 Month trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator App ⋆ free?
Authenticator App ⋆ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rainbow Authenticator free?
Rainbow Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Authenticator App ⋆ or Rainbow Authenticator have ads?
Neither Authenticator App ⋆ nor Rainbow Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator App ⋆ or Rainbow Authenticator?
Authenticator App ⋆ ships an update every 9 days, and Rainbow Authenticator monthly. Most recently, Authenticator App ⋆ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Rainbow Authenticator on September 19, 2026.

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