# Authenticator vs Auth

Authenticator and Auth both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Auth's written reviews are positive against 15% of Authenticator's. Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Auth sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.3 for Authenticator against 4.2 for Auth. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 406 and 365 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 87% of Auth's.

Authenticator ships an update weekly, Auth every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | Auth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6463820946/reviews)** | [4.2 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-authenticator-app/id6470453559/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 365 |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ali El Malki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699908413) | [婷 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666722179) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6463820946)

Enhance your online account security with this two-factor authentication utility. Easily add accounts by scanning QR codes and benefit from bank-grade encryption and biometric unlock for peace of mind. Supports thousands of websites and services.

**Highlights:** Bank-Grade Encryption, Secure 2FA and MFA Tokens, Effortless Setup (QR Scan), Biometric Unlock, Encrypted Backups to iCloud, Cross-Device Sync, TOTP Support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription Authly | $12.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Pro | $44.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Amazing app
- 👍 Loved it
- 👍 Top
- 👍 Wouah super
- 👍 Congratulations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Not working
- 😞 Too complicated
- 😞 Horrible
- 😞 Too expensive
- 😞 Scam app

**Reported bugs**

- Not working
- Cannot make app work
- Cannot cancel subscription
- App freezes
- Locked out of everything

**Requested features**

- Show cost first
- Provide free version without payment
- Offer manual key entry
- Provide email support option
- Clearer instructions for setup and configuration


### Auth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-authenticator-app/id6470453559)

Enhance your online security with this app that generates time-based one-time passwords. Protect your accounts from unauthorized access by enabling two-factor authentication and scanning QR codes. Secure your digital life with robust encryption and convenient backup options.

**Highlights:** Generates one-time tokens, Two-factor authentication, Encrypted vault, Password/biometric unlock, Supports HOTP and TOTP, Automatic iCloud backups, Multiple entry methods

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Convenient multi-device sync
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 🔒 Secure backup and recovery options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads disrupting usage
- 💰 Paid premium version required for ad-free experience

**Reported bugs**

- Ads interfering with account setup
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved free tier with fewer ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is Auth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Auth?

Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Auth averages 4.2 from 365 ratings.

### Do Authenticator or Auth have ads?

Both Authenticator and Auth show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Auth?

Authenticator ships an update weekly, and Auth every 2 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on September 30, 2026 and Auth on September 30, 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.*