# FireApp vs Authenticator

FireApp and Authenticator both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of FireApp's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator's. FireApp also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (417 vs 31). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FireApp sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 FireApp against 4.3 for Authenticator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireApp has 417 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of FireApp's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator's.

FireApp ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FireApp | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (417 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774/reviews) | [4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-app/id6472184300/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **417** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **49.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Piotr Kalita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759390978) |

## What reviewers say

### FireApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774)

Control your Smart TV using your iOS device. This app offers a virtual remote with a touchpad, keyboard, and volume controls. It connects automatically and supports a wide range of TV models, with regular updates for new devices.

**Highlights:** Virtual remote control, Automatic device connection, Touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard, Volume adjustment, Power off function

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp: TV Controller - Show | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp TV Weekly Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for FireApp Now | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good remote control
- 👍 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes and crashes
- Fails to connect to devices

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Improve compatibility with devices


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-app/id6472184300)

This app provides robust two-factor authentication to secure your online accounts. It offers features like account organization, secure password storage, and cross-device synchronization for enhanced digital identity protection.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (2FA), Account creation via QR code or manual entry, Account organization with folders, Secure password and recovery code storage, Cross-device synchronization and backup, Face ID app lock

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator: Secure 2FA App | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 2FA Authenticator: MFA, TOTP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator: Secure 2FA App | $14.99 | per month |
| Authenticator: Secure 2FA App | $15.99 | per month |
| Authenticator: Secure 2FA App | $83.99 | per year |
| Two Factor Verify - Duo Auth | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FireApp free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

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

FireApp and Authenticator are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 417 and 31 ratings respectively.

### Do FireApp or Authenticator have ads?

Both FireApp and Authenticator show ads.

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

FireApp ships an update every 2 months, and Authenticator every 33 months. Most recently, FireApp was updated on October 9, 2026 and Authenticator on October 6, 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.*