# Max Security vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 5.0 against Max Security's 3.3. Authenticator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 22 months). Max Security's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Max Security sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Max Security has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Max Security ships an update every 22 months, Authenticator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Max Security | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-security/id382339054/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-fake-scanner/id6499281052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 33 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tamer Abdel-Baset](https://appshunter.io/developer/375954576) | [Harden Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/366561891) |

## What reviewers say

### Max Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-security/id382339054)

Simulate a fingerprint scanner to entertain friends by pretending your device has advanced security. This app uses a hidden button to grant or deny access, creating a fun illusion with visual and sound effects.

**Highlights:** Fingerprint scanner simulation, Hidden access control button, Visual effects, Sound effects, Optimized for all screen sizes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & ability to change welcome message | $0.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-fake-scanner/id6499281052)

Simulate biometric authentication for creative projects. This app allows you to choose between palm, retina, or fingerprint scans, or passcode entry. Customize the outcome to always fail, always succeed, or use an override for demonstrations.

**Highlights:** Fake palm scanner, Fake retina scanner, Fake fingerprint scanner, Passcode entry simulation, Customizable authentication outcomes, Override authentication option

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Max Security free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Max Security or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. Max Security averages 3.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Authenticator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Max Security or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; Max Security does not.

### Which is updated more often, Max Security or Authenticator?

Max Security ships an update every 22 months, and Authenticator every 2 days. Most recently, Max Security was updated on October 6, 2026 and Authenticator on October 7, 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.*