# My Authenticator app vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 5.0 against My Authenticator app's 4.0. Authenticator also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). My Authenticator app's advantage is ratings volume (613 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Authenticator app sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Authenticator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Authenticator app has 613 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

My Authenticator app ships an update every 4 months, Authenticator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Authenticator app | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-authenticator-app/id6446273634/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2famfa/id6739278649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **613** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 24.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 72 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TOP APP d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/987048778) | [园 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783490941) |

## What reviewers say

### My Authenticator app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-authenticator-app/id6446273634)

This app provides two-factor authentication (2FA) to secure your online accounts. It generates one-time passcodes for logging into various websites and services, offering enhanced protection beyond traditional passwords. Features include multi-account support, iCloud backup, and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Secure multiple accounts, Generate one-time passcodes, Compatible with 100+ services, App lock with passcode/Apple ID, iCloud backup and sync, Home screen widget, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Authenticator Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| My Authenticator Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| My Authenticator Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Secure
- 🚀 Better security
- 👍 Pretty cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not intuitive to use
- 🐛 Not user friendly at all
- 🐛 Difficult to understand
- 🐛 Terrible app! Zero functionality
- 🐛 Very hard and confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Installed for a single app authentication and has now locked up everything
- I got this app and needed it to keep my stores open as soon as I tried it it didn't work. I ended up downloading it and I re-downloaded it because it's been eight days and I need to get in my store still doesn't work no support helps nothing, don't waste your time or money. It's just gonna end up at frustration.
- I put in my password, and it didn't work, and after doing this a number of times, I give up..I wrote my password down, but it still didn't work so I'm done

**Requested features**

- Wish it allowed for me to use my security yubikey


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2famfa/id6739278649)

Enhance your online security with this user-friendly app that generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for two-factor authentication. Securely manage codes for popular services by scanning QR codes or importing existing data. Offers iCloud sync and biometric protection for easy access across devices.

**Highlights:** Generate secure 2FA codes, Sync accounts with iCloud, Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID), Setup via QR scan or import, Organize tokens with folders, Import/export codes as text file

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Authenticator app free?

My Authenticator 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, My Authenticator app or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. My Authenticator app averages 4.0 out of 5 from 613 ratings, while Authenticator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do My Authenticator app or Authenticator have ads?

Neither My Authenticator app nor Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Authenticator app or Authenticator?

My Authenticator app ships an update every 4 months, and Authenticator every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Authenticator app was updated on October 7, 2026 and Authenticator on October 4, 2026.

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