# Google Authenticator vs EHS Compass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Authenticator at none against EHS Compass's 4. Google Authenticator also leads on chart position (#4 vs unranked). EHS Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EHS Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Google Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Authenticator | EHS Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-authenticator/id388497605/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2M** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Fabio Saucedo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876750281) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Authenticator

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Utilities, #84 Top Free (US App Store)

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

**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


### EHS Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ehs-compass/id6759081830)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan | $249.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Authenticator free?

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

### Is EHS Compass free?

EHS Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Google Authenticator or EHS Compass have ads?

Neither Google Authenticator nor EHS Compass 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.*