# Deep Whois vs Authenticator Password Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Deep Whois at 4.5 against Authenticator Password Manager's 3.7. Deep Whois also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 48%) and ratings volume (172 vs 56). Authenticator Password Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deep Whois sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Authenticator Password Manager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deep Whois holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Deep Whois's written reviews are positive against 48% of Authenticator Password Manager's.

Deep Whois ships an update every 4 months, Authenticator Password Manager every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Whois | Authenticator Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-whois/id328895000/reviews)** | [3.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-password-manager/id849132027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Ahafonau](https://appshunter.io/developer/319585607) | [SAASPASS](https://appshunter.io/developer/849132030) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep Whois

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-whois/id328895000)

This app provides comprehensive WHOIS lookups for domains, IP addresses, and network ranges. It offers advanced features like historical data, change tracking, and notifications for domain expirations. Explore all domain zones and IP versions with seamless RDAP support.

**Highlights:** WHOIS lookup for domains, IPs, ASNs, and ENS, WHOIS history and change tracking, Domain expiration tracking with notifications, Supports all domain zones and IP versions (IPv4/IPv6), Seamless RDAP support, Automatic WHOIS server selection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deep Whois Pro (1 Week) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Deep Whois Pro (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Deep Whois Pro (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Deep Whois Plus (Lifetime) | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔒 Provides detailed domain/IP information
- 💡 Useful for troubleshooting network issues
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to desktop tools
- 💰 Paid version required for full features
- 🔑 Privacy concerns with some user data

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect location/ISP information for some IP addresses
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Expand search capabilities (e.g., reverse IP lookup, domain history)
- Add support for more domain registrars and TLDs
- Implement dark mode and customization options
- Improve integration with other network/security tools


### Authenticator Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-password-manager/id849132027)

This app combines a password manager and a 2FA authenticator code generator with autofill capabilities. It offers secure access to web services and apps, with features like security scans and secure note storage. It supports multiple devices and provides secure backup and restore options.

**Highlights:** Password manager with autofill, 2FA code generator (HOTP/TOTP), Security scan for weak/duplicate passwords, Secure notes with web portal access, Multi-device support with remote disable, Secure backup and restore, Browser extension integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Usage | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good security
- 🔑 Password management
- 📱 Multi-device support
- 🚀 Fast and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Poor customer support
- 💸 Paywalling features
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 📱 Inconsistent iOS experience
- ❓ Confusing UI

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when scanning QR code
- App crashes when adding recovery phone
- Authenticators not refreshing
- Remote unlock and barcode scan rarely work
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- SMS recovery option
- Custom TOTP intervals
- Easier device transfer
- Improved iOS UI
- Donation option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Whois free?

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

### Is Authenticator Password Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deep Whois or Authenticator Password Manager?

Deep Whois is rated higher. Deep Whois averages 4.5 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Authenticator Password Manager averages 3.7 from 56 ratings.

### Do Deep Whois or Authenticator Password Manager have ads?

Deep Whois shows ads; Authenticator Password Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Whois or Authenticator Password Manager?

Deep Whois ships an update every 4 months, and Authenticator Password Manager every 5 weeks. Most recently, Deep Whois was updated on November 13, 2026 and Authenticator Password Manager on November 1, 2026.

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