Comparison

Google Authenticator vs SUPD 2026

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

SUPD 2026

Features
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Gather with 2,000+ Christian school professionals for a day filled with inspiration and practical breakout sessions that will equip you as you point children to Jesus. This conference will be hosted in Fort Lauderdale, FL and has a virtual option.

Screenshots

Google Authenticator4 screens
SUPD 20263 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Google Authenticator at #4 against SUPD 2026's unranked. SUPD 2026's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, SUPD 2026 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Google Authenticator versus SUPD 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle AuthenticatorSUPD 2026
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.2M ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1.2M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleCALVARY CHAPEL OF FT. LAUDERDALE, INC.

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

SUPD 2026

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

SUPD 2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Authenticator free?
Google Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SUPD 2026 free?
SUPD 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Google Authenticator or SUPD 2026 have ads?
Neither Google Authenticator nor SUPD 2026 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Authenticator or SUPD 2026?
Google Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, and SUPD 2026 every 8 months. Most recently, Google Authenticator was updated on October 17, 2026 and SUPD 2026 on September 24, 2026.

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