# Authenticator・ vs Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator・ at none against Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP's 12. Authenticator・ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP's advantage is ratings volume (80 vs 6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Authenticator・ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Authenticator・ against 4.6 for Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP has 80 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator・ ships an update every 2 weeks, Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator・ | Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6462883539/reviews) | **[4.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator2famfaotp/id6473175732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **80** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 75 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Techgear Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/524933495) | [Audio Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791650973) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6462883539)

This app provides a secure all-in-one solution for managing your digital life. It combines two-factor authentication, a password manager, a private browser, and an ad blocker to enhance your online security and privacy.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication code generation, Secure password vault with auto-fill, Private browsing without history or tracking, Ad blocking for faster loading and privacy, Cross-device synchronization, Secure backup and restore for 2FA data

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator2famfaotp/id6473175732)

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication. This app generates time-based one-time passcodes for an extra layer of security beyond your password. It offers fast setup via QR codes or manual entry and cross-platform syncing.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (2FA), Time-based one-time passcodes (TOTP), QR code scanning for setup, Manual key entry, Cross-platform backup and sync

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator: Access Protection | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 2FA Authy Authenticator, MFA | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Security: Authenticator, Authy | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Security: Authenticator, Authy | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Authenticator: MFA | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Security: Digital Authenticator | $19.99 | per month |
| 2FA Authy Authenticator, MFA | $19.99 | per month |
| Authenticator: Access Protection | $29.99 | per month |
| Security: Authenticator App | $39.99 | per year |
| Security Authenticator: MFA | $49.99 | per year |
| 2FA | $9.99 | one-time |
| Authenticator | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator・ free?

Authenticator・ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP free?

Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator・ or Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP?

Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP is rated higher. Authenticator・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP averages 4.6 from 80 ratings.

### Do Authenticator・ or Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP have ads?

Neither Authenticator・ nor Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator・ or Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP?

Authenticator・ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP every 2 months. Most recently, Authenticator・ was updated on August 21, 2026 and Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP on September 18, 2026.

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