# Authenticator App† vs 2FA App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2FA App at 80% against Authenticator App†'s 19%. 2FA App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Authenticator App†'s advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 190). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App† sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and 2FA App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.59 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2FA App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App† has 2.5K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Authenticator App†'s written reviews are positive against 80% of 2FA App's.

Authenticator App† ships an update fortnightly, 2FA App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App† | 2FA App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1672330315/reviews) | **[4.7 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-app-authenticator/id6444840191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 190 |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appqe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675570121) | [Nguyen Viet Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819465883) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App†

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id1672330315)

Secure your online accounts with a versatile two-factor authentication solution. Manage all your authentication codes in one place, offering enhanced security for websites, services, and crypto wallets. Supports biometric access and offline code generation.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (2FA), Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Biometric security (fingerprint, face ID, PIN), Offline code generation, Wide service compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription Pack | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth app
- 🔒 Puts confidence in data security
- 👍 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Removed accounts after update
- 🐛 Deleted authentication codes
- 🐛 QR code scanning issues
- 🔒 Lost data and no backup
- 💰 Aggressive subscription upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts removed after update
- Authentication codes deleted
- QR code scanning not working
- Data loss with no backup
- App freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename token cards
- Option to pin favorites or sort
- Assign categories to entries


### 2FA App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-app-authenticator/id6444840191)

This app securely manages your two-factor authentication codes. It encrypts and stores your data in iCloud, allowing seamless synchronization across devices. Unlock with biometrics or a PIN for easy and secure access to your accounts.

**Highlights:** Secure iCloud data storage, Cross-device synchronization, Biometric and PIN unlock, QR code and manual setup, Encrypted data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2FA App Pro Monthly | $3.59 | per month |
| 2FA App Pro 6 Months | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| 2FA App Pro Annually | $6.99 | per year |
| 2FA App Pro Annually | $7.19 | per year |
| 2FA App Pro OneTime | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App† free?

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

### Is 2FA App free?

2FA App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App† or 2FA App?

2FA App is rated higher. Authenticator App† averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while 2FA App averages 4.7 from 190 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App† or 2FA App have ads?

Neither Authenticator App† nor 2FA App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App† or 2FA App?

Authenticator App† ships an update fortnightly, and 2FA App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator App† was updated on October 13, 2026 and 2FA App on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*