# Authenticator・ vs 2 factor authentication

The clearest difference is rating: 2 factor authentication at 5.0 against Authenticator・'s 4.5. 2 factor authentication also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Authenticator・'s advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

2 factor authentication holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator・ has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator・ | 2 factor authentication |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6462883539/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-factor-authentication/id6505051115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 75 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Techgear Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/524933495) | [Appnap Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553618191) |

## 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


### 2 factor authentication

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-factor-authentication/id6505051115)

Enhance your online security with a robust two-step verification process. This app generates time-based one-time passwords for account protection and offers features like encrypted backups and private browsing.

**Highlights:** Two-step verification, Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Multi-account management, Encrypted backup and sync, Private browsing, Email recovery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator・ free?

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

### Is 2 factor authentication free?

2 factor authentication is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator・ or 2 factor authentication?

2 factor authentication is rated higher. Authenticator・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while 2 factor authentication averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Authenticator・ or 2 factor authentication have ads?

Neither Authenticator・ nor 2 factor authentication shows ads.

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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.*