# Authenticator App © vs Authenticator ® App

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator ® App at 4.4 against Authenticator App ©'s 3.9. Authenticator ® App also leads on chart position (#83 vs unranked) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 575). Authenticator App ©'s advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 19%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Authenticator ® App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator ® App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ® App has 3.2K ratings behind it against 575, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Authenticator App ©'s written reviews are positive against 19% of Authenticator ® App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Authenticator App © ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator ® App every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App © | Authenticator ® App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1662071074/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6480253221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 575 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 19.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 53 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | [IntelliVision limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853739780) | [MatechMobile Software JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567017153) |

## 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


### Authenticator ® App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6480253221)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app enhances online security by managing two-factor authentication codes for over 1,000 applications. It offers features like password leak detection, VPN protection, and secure password autofill, with cloud backups and biometric security options.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication code generation, Password leak detection, VPN protection, Password and account autofill, Cloud backups, Biometric security (Face ID, Touch ID), Organize apps with folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VPN Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly VPN Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Upgrade Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly 7 Day Free Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly VPN Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| One-time Payment | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and efficient
- 🚀 Smooth experience
- 🔒 Keeps accounts safe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Not free, charges subscription fees
- 🔒 Poor security, unable to log in
- 🤖 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤔 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working for face scan
- Unable to find authentication codes
- Codes not working, locked out of accounts

**Requested features**

- Add option to cancel subscription
- Improve customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App © free?

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

### Is Authenticator ® App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App © or Authenticator ® App?

Authenticator ® App is rated higher. Authenticator App © averages 3.9 out of 5 from 575 ratings, while Authenticator ® App averages 4.4 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Authenticator App © or Authenticator ® App have ads?

Both Authenticator App © and Authenticator ® App show ads.

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

Authenticator App © ships an update every 2 months, and Authenticator ® App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator App © was updated on September 22, 2026 and Authenticator ® App on September 22, 2026.

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