# Authenticator ° vs Authenticator App ·

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator ° at 4.8 against Authenticator App ·'s 3.8. Authenticator ° also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (594 vs 79). Authenticator App ·'s advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 77%). On price, update cadence, 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator ° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ° has 594 ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Authenticator °'s written reviews are positive against 95% of Authenticator App ·'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Authenticator ° ships an update every 2 weeks, Authenticator App · every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator ° | Authenticator App · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (594 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396/reviews)** | [3.8 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6461600756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **594** | 79 |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | **95.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bence Kaposzta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650069302) | [Netsis Mobile FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625553533) |

## 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/id6461600756)

This app generates and securely stores two-factor authentication codes for your online accounts. It offers robust protection with encrypted data, seamless device synchronization, and quick access via widgets and Apple Watch. Enjoy offline code generation and a private browser for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Generate 2FA codes, Securely store codes, Device synchronization, Quick access widget, Apple Watch support, Offline code generation, Private browser

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless device synchronization
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Intuitive and straightforward user interface
- 🔒 Comprehensive two-factor authentication options
- 🚀 Convenient offline code generation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Could use more customization options for the widget
- 🔧 Needs a better offline mode
- 🔧 Private browser feature needs more functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## 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 3.8 from 79 ratings.

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

Authenticator App · shows ads; Authenticator ° does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator ° or Authenticator App ·?

Authenticator ° ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator App · every 9 days. Most recently, Authenticator ° was updated on August 10, 2026 and Authenticator App · on September 22, 2026.

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