# Authenticator App ｀ vs Auth

Authenticator App ｀ and Auth both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Auth's written reviews are positive against 30% of Authenticator App ｀'s. Auth also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (365 vs 31). Authenticator App ｀'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App ｀ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Auth sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.3 for Authenticator App ｀ against 4.2 for Auth. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auth has 365 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Authenticator App ｀'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Auth's.

Authenticator App ｀ ships an update every 2 months, Auth every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App ｀ | Auth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6448976943/reviews)** | [4.2 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-authenticator-app/id6470453559/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **365** |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [WISDOM DATA LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599668968) | [婷 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666722179) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App ｀

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6448976943)

Enhance your online security with an app that generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs) for account access. It offers easy setup, robust security features like PIN and biometric protection, and supports over 1000 applications. Secure your digital identity with an extra layer of protection.

**Highlights:** Generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs), Easy account setup via QR code or secret key, PIN code and biometric authentication, Password storage and generation, Supports over 1000 applications, Backup and sync via iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Week Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Weekly Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly PRO | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure authentication
- 💡 Useful for multiple accounts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🤔 Misleading app description
- 🤯 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to scan QR codes
- Incorrect verification codes
- Subscription issues after device change

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- Easier subscription management
- Better integration with Microsoft products


### Auth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-authenticator-app/id6470453559)

Enhance your online security with this app that generates time-based one-time passwords. Protect your accounts from unauthorized access by enabling two-factor authentication and scanning QR codes. Secure your digital life with robust encryption and convenient backup options.

**Highlights:** Generates one-time tokens, Two-factor authentication, Encrypted vault, Password/biometric unlock, Supports HOTP and TOTP, Automatic iCloud backups, Multiple entry methods

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Convenient multi-device sync
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 🔒 Secure backup and recovery options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads disrupting usage
- 💰 Paid premium version required for ad-free experience

**Reported bugs**

- Ads interfering with account setup
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved free tier with fewer ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App ｀ free?

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

### Is Auth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App ｀ or Auth?

Authenticator App ｀ is rated higher. Authenticator App ｀ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Auth averages 4.2 from 365 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App ｀ or Auth have ads?

Both Authenticator App ｀ and Auth show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App ｀ or Auth?

Authenticator App ｀ ships an update every 2 months, and Auth every 2 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator App ｀ was updated on September 28, 2026 and Auth on September 30, 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.*