# Authenticator™ App vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 5.0 against Authenticator™ App's 4.1. Authenticator also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Authenticator™ App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (445 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator™ App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator™ App has 445 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator™ App ships an update every 4 weeks, Authenticator every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator™ App | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6449135969/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-mfa-otp/id6808388945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **445** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BOHEM Bilisim LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667352723) | [Lumetro LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802229122) |

## 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


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-mfa-otp/id6808388945)

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication generated directly on your device. Easily set up TOTP codes by scanning QR codes, which refresh every 30 seconds and function offline. Supports a vast range of popular services and offers encrypted backup and sync.

**Highlights:** Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Offline code generation, QR code setup, Encrypted backup and sync, Import from other authenticators, App Lock with biometrics, Password manager with autofill, Data breach monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator™ App free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator™ App or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator™ App averages 4.1 out of 5 from 445 ratings, while Authenticator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Authenticator™ App or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; Authenticator™ App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator™ App or Authenticator?

Authenticator™ App ships an update every 4 weeks, and Authenticator every 4 days. Most recently, Authenticator™ App was updated on October 13, 2026 and Authenticator 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.*