# Authenticator App ⋆ vs Codes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator App ⋆ at none against Codes's 2. Authenticator App ⋆ also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Codes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Authenticator App ⋆ asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App ⋆ | Codes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1661571926/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **47** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silver Elm Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/689766056) | [Ihor Malovanyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/971761934) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App ⋆

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1661571926)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Codes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codes-2fa-authenticator/id6742413602)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week! | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Year! | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App ⋆ free?

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

### Is Codes free?

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

### Do Authenticator App ⋆ or Codes have ads?

Neither Authenticator App ⋆ nor Codes shows ads.

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