# My TELUS vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is rating: My TELUS at 4.1 against Authenticator App's 3.0. My TELUS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. My TELUS asks for nothing beyond the download.

My TELUS holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My TELUS has 298 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of My TELUS's written reviews are positive against 8% of Authenticator App's.

My TELUS ships an update every 2 weeks, Authenticator App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My TELUS | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-telus/id543953973/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-secure/id6479735490/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **298** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **17.7% of reviews** | 8.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 269 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TELUS Communications Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351428851) | [Authenticator](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737163388) |

## What reviewers say

### My TELUS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-telus/id543953973)

Manage your TELUS services, including bills, data, and TV packages, from your mobile device. Securely log in, pay bills, monitor usage, and access customer support 24/7.

**Highlights:** View and pay bills, Enable data limit notifications, Manage services, Facial/fingerprint login, 24/7 chatbot support, Monitor data usage, Manage TV channels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good mgmt app
- 👍 Nice technician
- 👍 Telus service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Never loads properly
- 🐛 Advertising in notifications
- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Strange app behavior
- 🐛 Can't log in

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Billing information not loading
- Optik TV features not working
- Inconsistent language and location settings

**Requested features**

- Dark Mode
- Improve TV management
- Better data usage tracking


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-secure/id6479735490)

This app provides a secure way to manage your online accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA). It generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) to protect against unauthorized access and offers features like cloud synchronization, a private photo album, and a security center for enhanced digital safety.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (2FA) support, Generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Cloud synchronization for data backup, Private photo and video album, Security Center with backup and checks, Metadata remover for photos

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My TELUS free?

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

### Is Authenticator App free?

Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My TELUS or Authenticator App?

My TELUS is rated higher. My TELUS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 298 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do My TELUS or Authenticator App have ads?

Authenticator App shows ads; My TELUS does not.

### Which is updated more often, My TELUS or Authenticator App?

My TELUS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator App every 2 months. Most recently, My TELUS was updated on October 13, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 12, 2026.

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