# 2FA App vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is ads: 2FA App at none against Authenticator App's shown. 2FA App also leads on ratings volume (190 vs 15) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Authenticator App's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2FA App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.59 per month and Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 2FA App against 4.6 for Authenticator App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2FA App has 190 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

2FA App ships an update every 3 weeks, Authenticator App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2FA App | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-app-authenticator/id6444840191/reviews)** | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-duoshield/id6467132147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Viet Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819465883) | [Stas Miroshko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705754274) |

## What reviewers say

### 2FA App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-app-authenticator/id6444840191)

This app securely manages your two-factor authentication codes. It encrypts and stores your data in iCloud, allowing seamless synchronization across devices. Unlock with biometrics or a PIN for easy and secure access to your accounts.

**Highlights:** Secure iCloud data storage, Cross-device synchronization, Biometric and PIN unlock, QR code and manual setup, Encrypted data

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2FA App Pro Monthly | $3.59 | per month |
| 2FA App Pro 6 Months | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| 2FA App Pro Annually | $6.99 | per year |
| 2FA App Pro Annually | $7.19 | per year |
| 2FA App Pro OneTime | $8.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-duoshield/id6467132147)

Secure your online accounts with this comprehensive two-factor authentication tool. It offers features like account organization, customizable icons, secure backups, and Face ID protection. Unlock advanced features like QR code scanning and manual 2FA entry with premium subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Account creation and storage, Customizable account folders, Personalized account icons, Secure data export, Light/dark theme UI settings, Face ID app lock, Cross-device sync and backup

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duo Step Mobile Authentication | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 2FA-MFA OTP-TOTP Authenticator | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual purchase premium access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2FA App free?

2FA App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2FA App or Authenticator App?

2FA App is rated higher. 2FA App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.

### Do 2FA App or Authenticator App have ads?

Authenticator App shows ads; 2FA App does not.

### Which is updated more often, 2FA App or Authenticator App?

2FA App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator App every 4 days. Most recently, 2FA App was updated on September 18, 2026 and Authenticator App on July 6, 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.*