# Authenticator ° vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Authenticator ° at 77% against Authenticator App's 29%. Authenticator ° also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (594 vs 86). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.19 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ° has 594 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Authenticator °'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Authenticator App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator ° | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (594 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396/reviews)** | [4.4 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6480513197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **594** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bence Kaposzta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650069302) | [Tatsat Brahmbhatt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692901637) |

## 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-otp/id6480513197)

Secure your online accounts with this 2FA OTP manager. It offers easy account setup via QR code scanning or manual entry, and enhances security with biometric authentication. All one-time passwords are stored locally on your device for increased protection.

**Highlights:** 2FA OTP management, QR code scanning for account setup, Manual code entry, Biometric unlock (fingerprint/face recognition), Local storage of OTPs, Supports numerous platforms

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.19 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.49 | per year |
| Yearly | $53.90 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## 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 4.4 from 86 ratings.

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

Neither Authenticator ° nor Authenticator App shows ads.

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

Authenticator ° ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator ° was updated on August 10, 2026 and Authenticator App on June 1, 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.*