# 2FA App vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2FA App at 80% against Authenticator's 0%. 2FA App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 33 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2FA App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2FA App has 190 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of 2FA App's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator's.

2FA App ships an update every 3 weeks, Authenticator every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2FA App | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-app-authenticator/id6444840191/reviews)** | [4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-app/id6472184300/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 35 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) | [Piotr Kalita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759390978) |

## 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 page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-app/id6472184300)

This app provides robust two-factor authentication to secure your online accounts. It offers features like account organization, secure password storage, and cross-device synchronization for enhanced digital identity protection.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (2FA), Account creation via QR code or manual entry, Account organization with folders, Secure password and recovery code storage, Cross-device synchronization and backup, Face ID app lock

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator: Secure 2FA App | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 2FA Authenticator: MFA, TOTP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator: Secure 2FA App | $14.99 | per month |
| Authenticator: Secure 2FA App | $15.99 | per month |
| Authenticator: Secure 2FA App | $83.99 | per year |
| Two Factor Verify - Duo Auth | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2FA App free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

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

2FA App is rated higher. 2FA App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.3 from 31 ratings.

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

Authenticator shows ads; 2FA App does not.

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

2FA App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator every 33 months. Most recently, 2FA App was updated on October 12, 2026 and Authenticator on October 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.*