# Cloud Authenticator vs Stop Spam Text

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stop Spam Text at free with in-app purchases against Cloud Authenticator's subscription. Stop Spam Text also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Cloud Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloud Authenticator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Stop Spam Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cloud Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, Stop Spam Text monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Authenticator | Stop Spam Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-spam-text/id6444848913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 90 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEVSIG TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650077948) | [ZQ Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619568628) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-authenticator-mfa-and-2fa/id6443858715)

This app generates two-step verification codes for enhanced online account security. It offers encrypted cloud backups, multi-device synchronization, and offline access to your authentication tokens.

**Highlights:** Generate 2-Step Verification codes, TOTP and HMAC support, Encrypted cloud backups, Multi-device synchronization, Offline token generation, Supports thousands of accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Ad-Free Experience | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Premium | $10.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Premium Gold Badge | $29.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Premium Gold Badge | $33.99 | one-time |


### Stop Spam Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-spam-text/id6444848913)

This app helps you block and filter unwanted spam text messages instantly. It protects you from potential fraud and financial loss by moving spam to a junk folder and removing notifications. Customize filters and block lists for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Smart filters for spam SMS, Block messages from email senders, Filter messages with links from unknown senders, Block list for keywords and senders, Allow list for keywords and senders, Move spam to Junk folder, Remove spam message notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly with free trial | $1.29 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.29 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Authenticator free?

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

### Is Stop Spam Text free?

Stop Spam Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Cloud Authenticator or Stop Spam Text have ads?

Neither Cloud Authenticator nor Stop Spam Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Authenticator or Stop Spam Text?

Cloud Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, and Stop Spam Text monthly. Most recently, Cloud Authenticator was updated on September 10, 2026 and Stop Spam Text on June 12, 2026.

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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.*
