# Google Authenticator vs monogatariscansmtl

The clearest difference is chart position: Google Authenticator at #4 against monogatariscansmtl's unranked. monogatariscansmtl's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Authenticator | monogatariscansmtl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-authenticator/id388497605/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2M** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [De Bruine Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710073094) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-authenticator/id388497605)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Utilities, #93 Top Free (US App Store)

Enhance your online security with two-factor authentication codes generated directly on your device. Sync codes across devices and set up accounts easily with QR codes, even without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication code generation, Offline code generation, Sync codes across devices, QR code setup, Support for multiple accounts, Time-based and counter-based codes

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔒 Secure authentication
- 🚀 Simple and fast
- 🔒 Reliable security
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Randomly deleted all codes
- 🐛 Unreliable, lost access to accounts
- 🐛 Timing issues, codes didn't work
- 🐛 Accounts duplicated then deleted
- 🐛 Wiped all accounts after update

**Reported bugs**

- Codes randomly deleted
- Accounts wiped after update
- Duplicated accounts then deleted all
- Timing issues, codes didn't work

**Requested features**

- Add scan from photo feature
- Ability to rename and group accounts
- Add Apple Watch app
- Implement cloud backup option


### monogatariscansmtl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monogatariscansmtl-qol/id6468541502)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Authenticator free?

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

### Is monogatariscansmtl free?

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

### Do Google Authenticator or monogatariscansmtl have ads?

Neither Google Authenticator nor monogatariscansmtl shows ads.

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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.*