# Authenticator ° vs 2FA Authenticator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Authenticator ° at 77% against 2FA Authenticator's 35%. Authenticator ° also leads on ratings volume (594 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). 2FA Authenticator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). 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 2FA Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2FA Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ° has 594 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Authenticator °'s written reviews are positive against 35% of 2FA Authenticator'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, 2FA Authenticator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator ° | 2FA Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (594 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-authenticator-mfaotpauth/id6503233227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **594** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 34.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bence Kaposzta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650069302) | [朝虹 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678918725) |

## 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


### 2FA Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-authenticator-mfaotpauth/id6503233227)

This app provides robust digital security for your online accounts using end-to-end encryption. It simplifies adding accounts, securely backs up and syncs your data, and offers offline password generation. Manage all your passwords and generate strong ones with ease.

**Highlights:** Effortless account addition via QR code, Secure data backup and cross-device sync, Offline one-time password generation, Password manager for central organization, Customizable strong password generator, Face ID and Touch ID secure access

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator ° free?

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

### Is 2FA Authenticator free?

2FA Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator ° or 2FA Authenticator?

2FA Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator ° averages 4.8 out of 5 from 594 ratings, while 2FA Authenticator averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Authenticator ° or 2FA Authenticator have ads?

Neither Authenticator ° nor 2FA Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator ° or 2FA Authenticator?

Authenticator ° ships an update every 2 weeks, and 2FA Authenticator every 6 days. Most recently, Authenticator ° was updated on August 10, 2026 and 2FA Authenticator on September 22, 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.*