# Authenticator App © vs My Authenticator app

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator App © at free with in-app purchases against My Authenticator app's subscription. Authenticator App © also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 25%). My Authenticator app's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App © sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and My Authenticator app sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Authenticator App © against 4.0 for My Authenticator app. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 575 and 613 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Authenticator App ©'s written reviews are positive against 25% of My Authenticator app's.

Authenticator App © ships an update every 2 months, My Authenticator app every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App © | My Authenticator app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1662071074/reviews) | **[4.0 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-authenticator-app/id6446273634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 575 | **613** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 24.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 53 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **14.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IntelliVision limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853739780) | [TOP APP d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/987048778) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App ©

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1662071074)

This app generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) for secure two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA). It simplifies logins by scanning QR codes and storing encrypted account data, offering backup and sync features.

**Highlights:** Generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP), Supports Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Supports Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), QR code scanning for setup, Encrypted data storage, Secure backup and sync, Touch ID/Face ID authorization

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Weekly PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Monthly PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator 6-Months PRO | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan - Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Lifetime PRO | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-made app
- 🔒 Secure authentication
- 🚀 Quick and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Confusing setup process
- 🤔 Misleading pricing information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to add accounts
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Easier integration with other services
- More transparent pricing


### My Authenticator app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-authenticator-app/id6446273634)

This app provides two-factor authentication (2FA) to secure your online accounts. It generates one-time passcodes for logging into various websites and services, offering enhanced protection beyond traditional passwords. Features include multi-account support, iCloud backup, and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Secure multiple accounts, Generate one-time passcodes, Compatible with 100+ services, App lock with passcode/Apple ID, iCloud backup and sync, Home screen widget, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Authenticator Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| My Authenticator Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| My Authenticator Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Secure
- 🚀 Better security
- 👍 Pretty cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not intuitive to use
- 🐛 Not user friendly at all
- 🐛 Difficult to understand
- 🐛 Terrible app! Zero functionality
- 🐛 Very hard and confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Installed for a single app authentication and has now locked up everything
- I got this app and needed it to keep my stores open as soon as I tried it it didn't work. I ended up downloading it and I re-downloaded it because it's been eight days and I need to get in my store still doesn't work no support helps nothing, don't waste your time or money. It's just gonna end up at frustration.
- I put in my password, and it didn't work, and after doing this a number of times, I give up..I wrote my password down, but it still didn't work so I'm done

**Requested features**

- Wish it allowed for me to use my security yubikey


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App © free?

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

### Is My Authenticator app free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App © or My Authenticator app?

My Authenticator app is rated higher. Authenticator App © averages 3.9 out of 5 from 575 ratings, while My Authenticator app averages 4.0 from 613 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App © or My Authenticator app have ads?

Authenticator App © shows ads; My Authenticator app does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App © or My Authenticator app?

Authenticator App © ships an update every 2 months, and My Authenticator app every 4 months. Most recently, Authenticator App © was updated on September 22, 2026 and My Authenticator app on September 23, 2026.

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