Comparison

Authenticator vs Habit8

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Authenticator

This app provides a secure way to manage two-factor authentication for various online accounts. It automatically generates one-time codes and supports easy setup via QR codes or manual entry. Accounts can be protected across social media, productivity, business, gaming, and finance platforms.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication management
  • Automatic one-time code generation
  • QR code setup
  • Manual account addition
  • Account export to new devices
  • Supports popular services
Features
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Meet Authentic. The simple two-factor authenticator that's designed for everyone. - Protect your social, productivity, business, gaming, and finance accounts in one place. - Automatically generate and copy one-time codes (TOTP) for all your accounts. - Scan QR codes to set up your accounts in seconds, or manually add your account details. - Easily export your accounts to another device. - Supports the most popular services and thousands more including Amazon, Gmail, Instagram, Zoom, PayPal, Facebook, TikTok, Roblox, Coinbase. —- Privacy Policy: https://useauthentic.app/#privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://useauthentic..app/#terms

About

Habit8

This app helps you build lasting habits by focusing on a maximum of eight key routines. It provides visual feedback on your progress, encourages consistency, and allows for private accountability with friends. Export your achievements and track long-term lifestyle changes.

Highlights
  • Limited to 8 intentional habits
  • Distraction-free design
  • Eight Map visualization
  • Progress tracking and streaks
  • Private friend accountability
  • Home screen widget and Apple Watch app
  • Image and PDF export
Features
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Most habit trackers let you create unlimited habits. We don't. Habit8 is intentionally limited to 8 habits. Real change doesn't come from tracking dozens of habits. It comes from showing up, day after day, for the few that matter most. Trying to improve everything at once usually improves nothing. Choose your eight. Master them. Become the person you're trying to be. ONE CLEAR DAY Check off a habit in a second. Complete all eight and the day turns gold. No endless settings, no clutter, no overwhelming dashboards — just a calm, focused place to keep your promises. THE BIGGER PICTURE Every check-in becomes part of something bigger. Habit8 doesn't just count streaks — it shows how your whole system is doing. • The Eight Map: your balance across all eight habits at a glance • Your system score, balance and momentum • Completion rates and streaks • Trend graphs and heatmaps • Weekday and time-of-day patterns • Lifetime statistics and personal records KEEP EACH OTHER GOING Invite a friend and see each other's daily progress and streak. They never see your actual habits — only how you're showing up. EVERYWHERE YOU ARE • Home Screen widget • Apple Watch app • iPhone and iPad, synced with Sign in with Apple • Reminders that only nudge you when a habit isn't done yet SHARE YOUR PROGRESS Export beautiful images and PDFs of your stats to mark milestones or stay accountable. BUILT FOR YEARS, NOT DAYS Habit8 isn't about perfect streaks. It's about a lifestyle you'll still be proud of years from now. Small habits compound. Consistency beats intensity. FEATURES • Exactly 8 intentional habits • Clean, distraction-free design • Streaks, completion rates and the Eight Map • Trend graphs, heatmaps and patterns • Friends with private, progress-only sharing • Widget, Apple Watch and iPad • Image and PDF export • No ads, no tracking • Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese HABIT8 PRO Unlock advanced insights, reminders for every habit, the widget, export and exclusive app icons. Choose monthly, yearly (with a free trial for new subscribers) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, and can be managed in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Small habits. Massive change.

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
Habit84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Habit8 at fortnightly against Authenticator's every 2 months. Habit8 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Habit8 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Authenticator against 5.0 for Habit8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, Habit8 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Authenticator versus Habit8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorHabit8
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCommitted Code LtdIlias Bouassaria

Customer experience

Authenticator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Habit8

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Authentic+$0.997 Days
  • Authentic+$3.991 Month
  • Authentic+$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Authentic+$19.99
3 purchases

Habit8

Subscriptions2
  • Habit8 Pro$1.991 Month
  • Habit8 Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Habit8 Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Habit8 free?
Habit8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Habit8?
Authenticator and Habit8 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Authenticator or Habit8 have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor Habit8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Habit8?
Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and Habit8 fortnightly. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on November 3, 2026 and Habit8 on October 31, 2026.

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