# Call Recorder vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator App at free with in-app purchases against Call Recorder's subscription. Authenticator App also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 25%) and device support (4 vs 1). Call Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (235 vs 46). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call Recorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Call Recorder against 4.5 for Authenticator App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Recorder has 235 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Call Recorder's written reviews are positive against 44% of Authenticator App's.

Call Recorder ships an update every 5 weeks, Authenticator App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Recorder | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-recorder-phone-calling/id6447537567/reviews) | **[4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-mfa2faotp/id6466401057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **235** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **43.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 27 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Nowak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875251345) | [YCMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707329745) |

## What reviewers say

### Call Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-recorder-phone-calling/id6447537567)

Easily record all your phone conversations and save important details. Access your call history anytime to retrieve crucial information. Note that recording new calls requires an active subscription and users are responsible for informing participants they are being recorded.

**Highlights:** Record audio calls, Save conversations, Access call records, Automatic renewal management, Subscription-based recording

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Call Recorder - Record Phone | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Call Recorder - Record Phone | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Caller: Automatic Recording | $19.99 | per month |


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-mfa2faotp/id6466401057)

Securely store and generate two-factor authentication tokens for all your online accounts. Offers bank-grade encryption, biometric unlock, and seamless device syncing for robust digital security.

**Highlights:** Bank-grade encryption, Secure 2FA and MFA tokens, Effortless setup via QR code or manual entry, Biometric unlock (Face ID, Touch ID), Encrypted iCloud backups, Cross-device sync, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator 2FA,MFA- 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Authenticator:2FA,MFA,OTP | $29.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Recorder free?

Call Recorder 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, Call Recorder or Authenticator App?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Call Recorder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.

### Do Call Recorder or Authenticator App have ads?

Neither Call Recorder nor Authenticator App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Call Recorder or Authenticator App?

Call Recorder ships an update every 5 weeks, and Authenticator App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Call Recorder was updated on August 1, 2026 and Authenticator App 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.*