# Authenticator vs Touch Time

The clearest difference is update cadence: Touch Time at every 8 days against Authenticator's every 2 months. Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Touch Time sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, Touch Time every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | Touch Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-time-world-clock/id6753721487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Committed Code Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535330318) | [yuhang lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703051763) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-authentic/id6459019787)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authentic+ | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Authentic+ | $3.99 | per month |
| Authentic+ | $14.99 | per year |
| Authentic+ | $19.99 | one-time |


### Touch Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-time-world-clock/id6753721487)

Experience time visually with a dynamic sky that reflects real weather data. Easily compare global times, plan events across time zones, and customize city names. Share your availability and explore an immersive globe view.

**Highlights:** Dynamic sky reflecting real weather, Instant time zone comparison, Customizable city names, Global time zone planning, Immersive globe view, Share availability across cities

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is Touch Time free?

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

### Do Authenticator or Touch Time have ads?

Neither Authenticator nor Touch Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Touch Time?

Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and Touch Time every 8 days. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on October 4, 2026 and Touch Time on October 1, 2026.

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