# Banknote ID vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Authenticator at 88% against Banknote ID's 38%. Authenticator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Banknote ID's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Banknote ID sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 206 and 136 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Banknote ID's written reviews are positive against 88% of Authenticator's.

Banknote ID ships an update every 3 months, Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Banknote ID | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banknote-id-note-identifier/id6449972529/reviews) | **[4.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-otp-2fa-and-code/id6475266111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 185 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dino Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647202065) | [YILDIZCO YAZILIM IC VE DIS TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664266199) |

## What reviewers say

### Banknote ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banknote-id-note-identifier/id6449972529)

Identify any banknote instantly using AI image recognition. Get detailed information, market prices, and manage your personal collection. An AI assistant is available for your numismatic queries.

**Highlights:** Banknote identification by image, Detailed banknote information, Market price estimation, Personal collection management, AI assistant for queries, Note-taking for findings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Helpful for antique dealers
- 💡 Provides detailed banknote info
- 🚀 Fast and accurate recognition
- 👍 Easy to use
- 😍 Great for collectors

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Poor identification accuracy
- 💸 Limited free scans
- 👎 Does not value money well
- 🚫 No refund available
- 😠 Auto-renew difficult to cancel

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot identify US bills
- Incorrectly identifies bill denominations
- App crashes or freezes
- Flash feature not working

**Requested features**

- Offer a free trial
- Allow account deletion
- Provide a way to end auto-renew


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-otp-2fa-and-code/id6475266111)

Enhance your online security with this powerful 2FA authenticator. It generates secure one-time passwords for two-factor and multi-factor authentication across numerous platforms. Protect your accounts effortlessly with an intuitive interface and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Generate 2FA codes (TOTP), Support for OTP and MFA, Instant QR code scanner, Works completely offline, Encrypted backup & restore, Multiple account support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth user experience
- 🔒 Excellent security
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative features
- 👍 Helpful and nice app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Pure trash
- 👎 Not working for authentication codes
- 👎 Paid/Expensive
- 👎 Scam app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to get authentication code for login

**Requested features**

- Add a dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Banknote ID free?

Banknote ID 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, Banknote ID or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. Banknote ID averages 4.4 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.7 from 136 ratings.

### Do Banknote ID or Authenticator have ads?

Both Banknote ID and Authenticator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Banknote ID or Authenticator?

Banknote ID ships an update every 3 months, and Authenticator monthly. Most recently, Banknote ID was updated on October 12, 2026 and Authenticator on October 13, 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.*