# Ghost vs Duo Auty 2FA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ghost at 60% against Duo Auty 2FA's 0%. Ghost also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 4). Duo Auty 2FA's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Duo Auty 2FA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duo Auty 2FA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost has 7.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Ghost's written reviews are positive against 0% of Duo Auty 2FA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ghost ships an update every 9 days, Duo Auty 2FA every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost | Duo Auty 2FA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duo-auty-2fa-secure-pass/id6480926410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **60.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 149 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Openlife AI Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896485364) | [Gurman Galychina LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450092250) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844)

Get a private, local phone number to stop spam and protect your identity. Receive texts, make unlimited calls, and use a temporary number for online sign-ups and transactions without revealing your real number.

**Highlights:** Temporary phone number, Unlimited calls, SMS verification codes, Local area codes, VPN protection, Spam shielding, No contracts or SIMs

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Protection | $9.99 | per 2 months |
| Premium | $14.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Multi-Plan - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Premium | $29.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cuts spam calls
- 🔒 Keeps personal number private
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Transparent about costs
- 👍 Separate work and personal calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Verification issues
- 🐛 Unable to send/receive messages
- 🐛 Unavailable area codes
- 🐛 Billing and subscription problems
- 🐛 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to delete conversations
- Inconsistent number availability
- Verification texts not received
- Calls not connecting properly

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple numbers and number switching
- Improve 2FA and verification process
- Add more customization and settings options
- Enhance call and messaging capabilities


### Duo Auty 2FA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duo-auty-2fa-secure-pass/id6480926410)

Enhance your online security with this two-factor authentication app. It supports time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) and PUSH authentication for seamless and secure access to your accounts. Add multiple accounts, customize with brand icons, and unlock with biometrics.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (2FA), TOTP and PUSH authentication, QR code scanning and import, Manual code entry, Brand icon customization, Biometrics integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly with trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan with trial | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost free?

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

### Is Duo Auty 2FA free?

Duo Auty 2FA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ghost or Duo Auty 2FA?

Duo Auty 2FA is rated higher. Ghost averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Duo Auty 2FA averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Ghost or Duo Auty 2FA have ads?

Neither Ghost nor Duo Auty 2FA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost or Duo Auty 2FA?

Ghost ships an update every 9 days, and Duo Auty 2FA every 8 months. Most recently, Ghost was updated on November 7, 2026 and Duo Auty 2FA on November 4, 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.*