# Authenticator App vs Phone Call Recorder, Recording

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator App at free with in-app purchases against Phone Call Recorder, Recording's subscription. Authenticator App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Phone Call Recorder, Recording's advantage is ratings volume (191 vs 46). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Phone Call Recorder, Recording sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 — 4.5 for Authenticator App against 4.6 for Phone Call Recorder, Recording. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 191 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Authenticator App's written reviews are positive against 43% of Phone Call Recorder, Recording's.

Authenticator App ships an update every 3 weeks, Phone Call Recorder, Recording every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | Phone Call Recorder, Recording |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-mfa2faotp/id6466401057/reviews) | **[4.6 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-call-recorder-recording/id6468250472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **191** |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 71 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YCMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707329745) | [Security App LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655677065) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-mfa2faotp/id6466401057)

Securely store and generate two-factor authentication tokens for all your online accounts. Offers bank-grade encryption, biometric unlock, and seamless device syncing for robust digital security.

**Highlights:** Bank-grade encryption, Secure 2FA and MFA tokens, Effortless setup via QR code or manual entry, Biometric unlock (Face ID, Touch ID), Encrypted iCloud backups, Cross-device sync, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator 2FA,MFA- 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Authenticator:2FA,MFA,OTP | $29.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Phone Call Recorder, Recording

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-call-recorder-recording/id6468250472)

This app allows you to record phone calls, create voice memos, and block ads. Effortlessly save, play, and share your recordings, and customize ad-blocking rules for a cleaner online experience.

**Highlights:** Record incoming and outgoing calls, Capture and edit voice memos, Save, play, and share recordings, Block ads and trackers, Customizable ad-blocking rules

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phone Call Recorder & AdBlock | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Automatic Call Recorder: Phone | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone call and voice Recorder | $14.99 | per month |
| Call, Voice Recorder & AdBlock | $18.99 | per month |
| Record Calls & Voice, AdBlock | $84.99 | per year |
| Record Conversation, Recording | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Is Phone Call Recorder, Recording free?

Phone Call Recorder, Recording is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App or Phone Call Recorder, Recording?

Phone Call Recorder, Recording is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Phone Call Recorder, Recording averages 4.6 from 191 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App or Phone Call Recorder, Recording have ads?

Phone Call Recorder, Recording shows ads; Authenticator App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or Phone Call Recorder, Recording?

Authenticator App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Phone Call Recorder, Recording every 3 months. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on October 30, 2026 and Phone Call Recorder, Recording on October 23, 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.*