# Authenticator App ¹ vs RealStamp

The clearest difference is rating: RealStamp at 5.0 against Authenticator App ¹'s 4.2. RealStamp also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) 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, in-app purchases and device support 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 and RealStamp sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RealStamp 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, RealStamp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App ¹ | RealStamp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/realstamp/id6761443625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **287** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 140 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GITU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676651389) | [Emilia Carpinisan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877593599) |

## 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


### RealStamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realstamp/id6761443625)

This app provides a cryptographic toolkit to prove human authenticity for digital content. It uses hardware-backed security and a public transparency log to create verifiable credentials, offering a trust score based on your identity and activity.

**Highlights:** Hardware-backed Face ID signing, Public transparency log anchoring, 0-100 Trust Score, Selective disclosure (SD-JWT), C2PA-compatible content credentials, Sign in with Apple support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator | $9.99 | per month |
| Creator (Annual) | $89.99 | per year |
| Business | $99.99 | per month |
| Business (Annual) | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App ¹ free?

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

### Is RealStamp free?

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

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

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

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

Authenticator App ¹ shows ads; RealStamp does not.

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

Authenticator App ¹ ships an update daily, and RealStamp every 2 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator App ¹ was updated on October 16, 2026 and RealStamp on October 2, 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.*