# Authenticator App ¹ vs AfterSip

The clearest difference is rating: AfterSip at 5.0 against Authenticator App ¹'s 4.2. AfterSip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App ¹'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (287 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App ¹ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. AfterSip asks for nothing beyond the download.

AfterSip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App ¹ has 287 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator App ¹ ships an update daily, AfterSip every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App ¹ | AfterSip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6446274872/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftersip-know-your-metabolism/id6760447216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **287** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 140 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GITU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676651389) | [莹 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867409591) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App ¹

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6446274872)

This app provides secure login and identity protection through two-factor authentication (2FA) and password management. It generates one-time passwords for various platforms and offers features like a private browser and VPN.

**Highlights:** Generate TOTP 2FA codes, Face ID, Touch ID, or password protection, Secure iCloud sync, Built-in password manager, Strong password generator, Integrated private browser, Apple Watch support, Built-in VPN client

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly (VPN) | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly (VPN) | $14.99 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime License | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Security tool
- 👍 Daily use
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Thank you
- 👍 Good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Needs premium version
- 🐛 Not intuitive
- 🐛 Subscription required
- 🐛 Doesn't work for Instagram

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work
- Requires premium for functionality
- Doesn't work for Instagram authentication
- Lost access after trial

**Requested features**

- Provide instructions/manual
- Allow star rating without review prompt


### AfterSip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftersip-know-your-metabolism/id6760447216)

This app helps you understand when caffeine and alcohol are active in your system and how they might affect your sleep. Log your drinks and get clear timing guidance to make informed decisions about your intake.

**Highlights:** Track caffeine and alcohol intake, Caffeine cutoff guidance, Estimate alcohol clearance time, View timing curves and history, Save custom drinks, Export timing reports, Write caffeine entries to Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App ¹ free?

Authenticator App ¹ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AfterSip free?

AfterSip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App ¹ or AfterSip?

AfterSip is rated higher. Authenticator App ¹ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while AfterSip averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App ¹ or AfterSip have ads?

Authenticator App ¹ shows ads; AfterSip does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App ¹ or AfterSip?

Authenticator App ¹ ships an update daily, and AfterSip every 2 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator App ¹ was updated on October 27, 2026 and AfterSip on October 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.*