# Authenticator ° vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator ° at 4.8 against Authenticator App's 3.0. Authenticator ° also leads on ratings volume (594 vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). Authenticator App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator ° sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator ° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ° has 594 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator ° | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (594 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-totp/id6446897611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **594** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bence Kaposzta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650069302) | [Mohit Rudani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673702969) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator °

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396)

This app enhances your online security by generating time-sensitive passwords for two-factor and multi-factor authentication. It offers seamless data synchronization across devices, Apple Watch support, and robust encryption for your sensitive information.

**Highlights:** One-Time Passwords (OTP), Seamless Data Synchronization, Apple Watch Support, End-to-End Encryption, Import/Export Encrypted Backups, Auto-Lock & Biometric Authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Month | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year, 50% off | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Discounted | $22.99 | per year |
| 1 Year, 30% off | $27.99 | per year |
| 1 Year with initial offer | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Free Lifetime subscription | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime, intro offer | $0.29 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to install and use
- 🔒 Secure password management
- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 👍 Great user interface
- 🔒 Robust security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage security
- 🤔 Forced 5-star review before use
- 🤔 Unclear or confusing onboarding process

**Reported bugs**

- List of saved sites/accounts disappearing
- Trouble logging in or resetting password
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow renaming of accounts
- Add pop-up notifications like other authenticators
- Improve sync with desktop/laptop
- Provide more theme/customization options


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-totp/id6446897611)

This app generates secure two-factor authentication codes for your online accounts, protecting them from unauthorized access. It supports various services and offers features like QR code scanning, manual key entry, and encrypted iCloud backups for easy recovery.

**Highlights:** Generate 2FA codes, Scan QR codes for setup, Manual secret key entry, Encrypted iCloud backup, App lock with biometrics, Offline support, Supports popular accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Access 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Access 1 Year | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator ° free?

Authenticator ° 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, Authenticator ° or Authenticator App?

Authenticator ° is rated higher. Authenticator ° averages 4.8 out of 5 from 594 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Authenticator ° or Authenticator App have ads?

Neither Authenticator ° nor Authenticator App shows ads.

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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.*