Comparison

Nive vs Authenticator App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nive

Secure your online activity with a user-friendly VPN. Protect your IP address and encrypt your internet traffic to safeguard sensitive data from hackers. Enjoy fast, reliable connections with unlimited bandwidth.

Highlights
  • Global server network
  • IP address and location masking
  • Internet traffic encryption
  • Unlimited bandwidth
  • No throttling
  • Automatic fastest server connection
Features
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Our app offers a seamless and user-friendly experience, allowing you to connect to our global network of servers with just a few taps. With our VPN, you can enjoy complete secyrity online, as your IP address and location are hidden from prying eyes. Our app also encrypts your internet traffic, ensuring that your sensitive data and personal information are protected from hackers and cybercriminals. Our VPN iOS application is designed to be fast and reliable, with unlimited bandwidth and no throttling. You can use your internet on maximum speed without any lag or buffering. Plus, our app automatically connects you to the fastest server available, ensuring that you always have the best possible connection. This app includes an auto renewing subscription option: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase or after trial period expiration date - Subscription automatically renews unless the subscription is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period subscription period - You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings in the App Store after purchase - If you cancel your subscription, your subscription will remain active until the end of the subscription period and you will have access to all the features of the application. Auto-renewal will be disabled and you will no longer be charged, but your current subscription will not be refunded. Privacy Policy : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VVVGgFOCvJJwaNHpYb99ey9eOWFQg4NSOWTiC_MIKeA/edit Terms of use : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pPAgsvVGTIPXcHTPnVH2sKm88e1yqAITN6QUFZmxpJs/edit?usp=sharing

About

Authenticator App

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication and manage your passwords in one encrypted app. Generate strong passwords, organize credentials, and sync across devices with optional iCloud backup. Offers offline functionality and biometric access for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication token generation
  • Secure password management
  • QR code scanning for 2FA setup
  • Military-grade encryption
  • Offline functionality
  • Face ID/Passcode access
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Protect your logins, passwords and connection in one app. 2FA AUTHENTICATOR • Scan QR codes or add accounts manually • Generate TOTP verification codes offline • Access your codes across devices with optional iCloud sync PASSWORD MANAGER • Create and store strong, unique passwords • Keep sensitive data protected with encryption PRIVATE VPN • Secure your connection with one tap • Add an extra layer of protection on public networks SECURITY BY DESIGN • Unlock with Face ID or your device passcode • No account required • Your authentication data stays on your device unless you enable iCloud sync or send selected authenticator accounts to Apple Watch Protegy brings 2FA, passwords and VPN protection together in a simple app for iPhone and iPad. SUBSCRIPTION Protegy offers auto-renewing weekly and yearly subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after purchase confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms: https://specterapps.com/terms/ Privacy: https://specterapps.com/privacy-policy/ Apple Watch: Send selected authenticator accounts from iPhone with Protegy Premium and view verification codes offline on your paired Watch. A Watch passcode and wrist detection are required. Passwords and recovery codes remain on iPhone. Previously transferred codes remain available after Premium expires. Passkeys (iOS 17+): Enable Protegy as a system credential provider to create and use passkeys on compatible websites and apps. Creating new passkeys requires Protegy Premium and explicit opt-in in Protegy. Saved passkey sign-in remains available after Premium expires. Optional passkey sync is off by default on each device and affects only future creations. New eligible keys can sync through iCloud Keychain between iPhone and iPad using the same Apple Account, with iCloud Keychain enabled on both. Delivery may take time; saving a key does not confirm delivery. Existing device-only keys remain local and cannot be converted. Sync-eligible keys use iCloud Keychain protection and app-enforced device authentication for each use. Protegy does not import or export passkeys or provide passkey features on Apple Watch. Removing the device passcode permanently deletes legacy device-only keys. Keep another website sign-in method.

Screenshots

Nive4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator App at free with in-app purchases against Nive's subscription. Authenticator App also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Nive's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nive sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nive holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nive has 2.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nive ships an update monthly, Authenticator App fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nive versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiveAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.2K ratings) — better4.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better9
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINFOSEC PROJECTS LPSpecter Apps Inc

Customer experience

Nive

All ratings2,239 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative10.6%

Authenticator App

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

Nive

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • I GOT THIS POP-UP ON WEBSIT SAYING YOUR IPHONE HA BEEN HACKE DOWNLOAD NIV VPN TO FIX IT AN IT WAS A FAKE ONE I COULD BE. SCAM IT COULD NOT I DON'T PAY $60
  • Don't put purchase this app because it don't nothing for $60 for the year. Then I cancel and didn't receive a full refund.
  • Scam
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  • Can't get on google chrome website with out being hacked

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Authenticator App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Nive

Subscriptions6
  • Week Access$5.997 Days
  • Week Premium Subscription3 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Month Premium Subscription$14.991 Month
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  • Year Access for the year3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Year Access$79.991 Year
  • Year Premium Subscription3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
4 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium$19.991 Year
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  • Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Nive free?
Nive 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, Nive or Authenticator App?
Nive is rated higher. Nive averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Nive or Authenticator App have ads?
Authenticator App shows ads; Nive does not.
Which is updated more often, Nive or Authenticator App?
Nive ships an update monthly, and Authenticator App fortnightly. Most recently, Nive was updated on October 17, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 17, 2026.

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