Comparison

Auth vs Authenticator App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Auth

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
Read full description

This app generates one-time tokens on your device which are used in combination with your password. This helps to protect your accounts from hackers, making your security bulletproof. Just enable the two-factor authentication in your account settings for your provider, scan the QR code provided and you're good to go! Main Features ◆ Encrypted, can be unlocked with a password or Touch/Face ID ◆ Supports industry standard algorithms: HOTP and TOTP ◆ Supports Supports 6/7/8 digits & SHA1/SHA-256/SHA-512 ◆ Supports automatic backups of the vault to iCloud ◆ Lots of ways to add new entries - Scan a QR code or an image of one - Enter details manually - Import from other popular authenticator apps ◆ Organization - Alphabetic/custom sorting - Custom or automatically generated icons - Advanced entry editing - Search by name/issuer Terms of Use: https://653a45caedf4b.site123.me/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://653a45caedf4b.site123.me/privacy-policy

About

Authenticator App

This app generates secure two-factor authentication tokens to protect your online accounts. It offers encrypted cloud backups and multi-device synchronization for easy recovery and access. The app works offline and can be secured with a PIN or biometric lock.

Highlights
  • Secure 2FA token generation
  • Encrypted cloud backups
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Offline functionality
  • PIN and biometric lock
Features
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Authenticator App: 2FA・MFA・OTP delivers secure two-factor authentication codes for your accounts, keeping your online services protected with reliable TOTP generation. Simple, fast, and privacy-focused — perfect for securing logins without internet dependency. Key Features: - Generate TOTP codes for your accounts - Easy QR code scanning for quick account setup - Biometric security with Face ID or Touch ID - Secure cloud backup and data recovery - Offline functionality for use anywhere - Minimalist design for instant access Stay protected across all your services with Authenticator App: 2FA・MFA・OTP — your trusted companion for effortless account security. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-bRMtRSuH0pLoMZIwI69CA441mkxM0Cj0xaw91mEhTA/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-V6vBYQxi7tUSy_X5TVwc6skbLVyXHrjANNyCwFCOHU/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Auth3 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator App at none against Auth's shown. Auth's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (87% vs 67%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Auth sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Auth against 4.3 for Authenticator App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 365 and 210 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Auth's written reviews are positive against 67% of Authenticator App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auth ships an update every 2 weeks, Authenticator App every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Auth versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (365 ratings)4.3 (210 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings365 — better210
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB48 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer婷 兰Authentication Services

Customer experience

Auth

All ratings365 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative10.6%

Authenticator App

All ratings210 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Auth

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads interfering with account setup
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved free tier with fewer ads

Authenticator App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Auth

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly premium$3.997 Days
  • Yearly premium$49.991 Year
15 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions15
  • Digital Security Authenticator3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Enhance online security3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Generate one-time passwords$5.997 Days
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  • Smart Authenticator3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • One-Time Password Generator$7.997 Days
  • Secure Code Generator3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • One-Time Security Code App3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Smart Code Authenticator3 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • 2FA App$14.991 Month
  • Secure Verification Generator3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Secure your accounts$19.991 Month
  • Account protection Authenticator3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Secure your accounts$39.991 Year
  • Safe Login Code Generator3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • One-Time Password$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Auth free?
Auth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Auth or Authenticator App?
Authenticator App is rated higher. Auth averages 4.2 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.3 from 210 ratings.
Do Auth or Authenticator App have ads?
Auth shows ads; Authenticator App does not.
Which is updated more often, Auth or Authenticator App?
Auth ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator App every 8 months. Most recently, Auth was updated on September 30, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 3, 2026.

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