# Readonly vs Authenticator App

Readonly and Authenticator App both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Readonly's written reviews are positive against 21% of Authenticator App's. Readonly also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readonly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Authenticator App sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.4 for Readonly against 4.5 for Authenticator App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Readonly's written reviews are positive against 21% of Authenticator App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readonly | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readonly-read-it-later/id6452241434/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-and-cloud/id6497714349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 20.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [龙 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680445870) | [Beijing Haohai Xincheng Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737921321) |

## What reviewers say

### Readonly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readonly-read-it-later/id6452241434)

Save articles from other apps to read later in a comfortable, distraction-free environment. Organize your saved content with tags, highlight key passages, and add notes for deeper comprehension. Customize the reading experience with various themes and layout adjustments.

**Highlights:** Quickly save articles from other apps, Highlight text and add notes, Organize articles with tags, Customize reading themes and layout, Synchronize data via iCloud, Export articles in Markdown format

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Purchase(iOS) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 永久购买（macOS） | $2.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-and-cloud/id6497714349)

Secure your digital accounts with advanced two-factor authentication. This app offers cloud backup to prevent lockout, supports a wide range of services, and includes a password manager for all-in-one digital identity management. It provides enterprise-grade security and seamless integration for personal and professional use.

**Highlights:** iCloud Cloud Backup, 2FA support for 1000+ services, Apple Watch support, Integrated Password Manager, Offline code generation, Import from Photos

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.59 | per month |
| Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| permanent | $31.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| permanent | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readonly free?

Readonly 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, Readonly or Authenticator App?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Readonly averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Readonly or Authenticator App have ads?

Authenticator App shows ads; Readonly does not.

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

Readonly ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Readonly was updated on October 24, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 27, 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.*