# Authenticator™ App vs 2 factor authentication

The clearest difference is rating: 2 factor authentication at 5.0 against Authenticator™ App's 4.1. 2 factor authentication also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Authenticator™ App's advantage is ratings volume (485 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator™ App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 2 factor authentication asks for nothing beyond the download.

2 factor authentication holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator™ App has 485 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator™ App | 2 factor authentication |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6449135969/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-factor-authentication/id6505051115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **485** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BOHEM Bilisim LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667352723) | [Appnap Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553618191) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator™ App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6449135969)

This app generates secure, time-based one-time passwords for two-factor authentication. It supports automatic setup via QR code and works offline, synchronizing across Apple devices with iCloud backup and encryption.

**Highlights:** Automatic QR code setup, Offline code generation, iCloud Backup & Encryption, Synchronization across Apple Devices, Supports 2,500+ websites and services, Quick and easy 2FA verification

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premim Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premim Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup process
- 🔒 Extra layer of security
- 🌐 Wide range of services supported
- ☁️ Offline code generation
- ✨ Clean, user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App doesn't launch
- ❌ Multifactor authentication issues
- ❌ Cannot cancel subscription
- ❌ Codes not recognized
- ❌ Forced premium membership

**Reported bugs**

- App does not launch
- Multifactor authentication dysfunctional
- Codes not recognized
- Data deleted after update
- Accounts deleted after iPhone update

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads/upgrade popups
- Clearer explanation of setup and usage


### 2 factor authentication

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-factor-authentication/id6505051115)

Enhance your online security with a robust two-step verification process. This app generates time-based one-time passwords for account protection and offers features like encrypted backups and private browsing.

**Highlights:** Two-step verification, Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Multi-account management, Encrypted backup and sync, Private browsing, Email recovery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator™ App free?

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

### Is 2 factor authentication free?

2 factor authentication is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator™ App or 2 factor authentication?

2 factor authentication is rated higher. Authenticator™ App averages 4.1 out of 5 from 485 ratings, while 2 factor authentication averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Authenticator™ App or 2 factor authentication have ads?

Neither Authenticator™ App nor 2 factor authentication shows ads.

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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.*