Authentication App vs FairAuth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Authentication App
Enhance your online account security with this two-factor authentication utility. Easily add accounts by scanning QR codes or entering details manually. Securely back up and sync your data with iCloud Keychain for device loss or upgrades.
- Two-factor authentication (2FA)
- QR code scanning for account setup
- Manual account detail entry
- Secure backup and sync with iCloud Keychain
- Password and Face ID lock
- Multi-device sync
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Protect your online accounts with the Authenticator App, a fast, secure, and privacy-focused two-factor authentication (2FA) app for iPhone and iPad. This app generates one-time verification codes (TOTP) for all your favorite services, helping safeguard your accounts against unauthorized access. Whether you are switching from Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or another authenticator app, importing and managing your accounts is quick and effortless. Setting up your accounts takes only seconds. Simply scan a QR code, import from a photo, or enter your account details manually. No account creation or sign-up is required. Built with privacy in mind, your authentication codes remain under your control. With optional iCloud Keychain backup and sync, you can securely restore your accounts when upgrading to a new iPhone or replacing a lost device. Why choose the Authenticator App? - Fast QR code scanning - Import codes from photos or add them manually - Compatible with all standard TOTP and HOTP authentication services - Face ID protection for secure access - App passcode lock for additional security - Secure iCloud Keychain backup and sync across your Apple devices - Works offline after setup - No intrusive advertisements - We do not collect or sell your personal data - Clean, modern, and easy-to-use interface Compatible with thousands of services The Authenticator App works with virtually every service that supports two-factor authentication (2FA), including email providers, social media platforms, cloud storage, financial services, developer platforms, cryptocurrency exchanges, gaming accounts, and more. As long as a service supports standard QR-code based authentication, it will work with the Authenticator App. Download the app today and protect your digital life with secure two-factor authentication. Subscription Information The Authenticator App is free to download, with optional premium features available through auto-renewing subscriptions. - Monthly: $9.99/month - Yearly: $39.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://benabid.me/privacy Terms of Service: https://benabid.me/terms Support Do you have questions or feedback? Email us at: contact@benabid.me Thank you for choosing the Authenticator App!
FairAuth
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FairAuth creates the codes for two-step verification on iPhone and iPad. No account, no tracking, and your codes stay yours. Try everything free for 7 days. After that, a one-time purchase unlocks adding new accounts, your own images, AutoFill and shortcuts. There is no subscription. Showing and copying your codes, backups, export and restore stay free forever, with or without the purchase. Add accounts in seconds • Scan the QR code, choose a screenshot or open the setup link • If a service only shows a setup key, type it in • Time-based and counter-based codes, and codes for Steam Move from your old app • FairAuth reads the export files of many authenticator apps and password managers, the Passwords app and the transfer codes of Google Authenticator • For apps without an export, a checklist guides you account by account Backups the way you choose • iCloud Sync, end-to-end encrypted • Or a backup file in a place you choose: a USB drive, your NAS or your own cloud storage • The file format is published, so you can open your backups without FairAuth • Export all your codes at any time Codes where you sign in • With AutoFill, FairAuth suggests the right code when you sign in to a website or an app Protected • FairAuth opens only with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode • Codes stay hidden in the app switcher and while the screen is being recorded • No account, no phone number, no ads, no tracking Made for everyone • Large text and VoiceOver • 24 languages • Help that works without an internet connection FairAuth is made by BYTEPOTATO UG (haftungsbeschränkt) in Göttingen, Germany.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FairAuth at fortnightly against Authentication App's every 2 months. Authentication App's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Authentication App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and FairAuth sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Authentication App ships an update every 2 months, FairAuth fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Authentication App | FairAuth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (592 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 592 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Soufiane Benabid | BYTEPOTATO UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) |
Bugs and requests
Authentication App
Reported bugs
3 issues- App fails to function properly for some users
- Account data loss or inaccessibility
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
2 requests- Better account recovery options
- Improved user onboarding/documentation
FairAuth
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Authentication App
- Authentificator - Monthly$9.991 Month
- Authentificator - Yearly$39.991 Year
FairAuth
- 7-day TrialFree
- FairAuth Full Version$8.99
Questions
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