Google Authenticator vs BAuthenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Google Authenticator
Enhance your online security with a second verification step for your accounts. Generate codes directly on your phone, even offline, to protect against unauthorized access. Sync codes across devices for easy access and manage multiple accounts securely.
- Offline code generation
- Sync codes across devices
- Automatic QR code setup
- Support for multiple accounts
- Time-based and counter-based codes
- Transfer accounts via QR code
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Google Authenticator adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by adding a second step of verification when you sign in. This means that in addition to your password, you'll also need to enter a code that is generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone. The verification code can be generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone, even if you don't have a network or cellular connection. • Sync your Authenticator codes to your Google Account and across your devices. This way, you can always access them even if you lose your phone. • Set up your Authenticator accounts automatically with a QR code. This is quick and easy, and it helps to ensure that your codes are set up correctly. • Support for multiple accounts. You can use the Authenticator app to manage multiple accounts, so you don't have to switch between apps every time you need to sign in. • Support for time-based and counter-based code generation. You can choose the type of code generation that best suits your needs. • Transfer accounts between devices with a QR code. This is a convenient way to move your accounts to a new device. To use Google Authenticator with Google, you need to enable 2-Step Verification on your Google Account. To get started visit http://www.google.com/2step
BAuthenticator
This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage your two-factor authentication codes. It supports both manual entry of 16-digit keys and scanning QR codes for easy setup.
- Supports 16-digit key entry
- QR code scanning for setup
- Two-factor authentication management
- Secure code generation
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A supporting 2FA tool, both entering 16-digit key or scanning QR code are supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Authenticator at 58% against BAuthenticator's 8%. Google Authenticator also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (1.2M vs 43). BAuthenticator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Google Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Authenticator has 1.2M ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Google Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 8% of BAuthenticator's.
Google Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, BAuthenticator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Google Authenticator | BAuthenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.2M ratings) — better | 2.3 (43 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews — better | 7.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2M — better | 43 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #3 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Ji'an Technology Co., Ltd | |
Customer experience
Google Authenticator
BAuthenticator
Bugs and requests
Google Authenticator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Codes randomly deleted
- Accounts wiped after update
- Duplicated accounts then deleted all
- Timing issues, codes didn't work
Requested features
4 requests- Add scan from photo feature
- Ability to rename and group accounts
- Add Apple Watch app
- Implement cloud backup option
BAuthenticator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Google Authenticator
No in-app purchases
BAuthenticator
No in-app purchases
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