# Nive vs Authenticator App

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Nive | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nive-ultimate-vpn/id6448358560/reviews)** | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-otp-2fa/id6747989010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INFOSEC PROJECTS LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684485968) | [Specter Apps Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793483364) |

## What reviewers say

### Nive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nive-ultimate-vpn/id6448358560)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Premium  Subscription | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Year Access for the year | $59.99 | per year |
| Year Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Year Premium Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good plan
- 👍 Always
- 👍 Good
- 👍 The best VPN!!! Hands down
- 👍 Good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 It's not as good as everyone thinks it is
- 🐛 Underwood
- 🐛 Not bad
- 🐛 Now
- 🐛 😆

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-otp-2fa/id6747989010)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*