# MFA vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 4.5 against MFA's 3.0. Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MFA sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of MFA's written reviews are positive against 19% of Authenticator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MFA ships an update every 4 weeks, Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MFA | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfa-2fa-authenticatorotpauth/id6470821519/reviews) | **[4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fatotpmfaotp/id6473263996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 19.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [德杰 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706563972) | [少虹 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826580475) |

## What reviewers say

### MFA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfa-2fa-authenticatorotpauth/id6470821519)

Enhance your digital security with a comprehensive suite of tools. Features include a password manager, private browser, and multi-factor authentication authenticator for secure online access.

**Highlights:** Password Manager with Touch ID/Face ID, Private Browser with no trace browsing, MFA Authenticator with TOTP and push notifications, Secure storage for login credentials, QR code scanning for 2FA setup

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MFA Authenticator - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| MFA Authenticator PRO-1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| MFA Authenticator - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| MFA Authenticator App-Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fatotpmfaotp/id6473263996)

Secure your online accounts with dual-factor authentication and bank-grade encryption. This app also offers private storage for photos and videos with independent vault spaces for enhanced data protection.

**Highlights:** Dual-factor authentication, Bank-grade encryption, Secure photo and video storage, Independent vault spaces, Face ID and Touch ID recognition, iCloud Keychain sync and backup

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator PRO - Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator | $6.99 | per month |
| Authenticator PRO - Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Authenticator PRO- Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Authenticator PRO - Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MFA free?

MFA 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, MFA or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. MFA averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.

### Do MFA or Authenticator have ads?

Neither MFA nor Authenticator shows ads.

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

MFA ships an update every 4 weeks, and Authenticator monthly. Most recently, MFA was updated on September 23, 2026 and Authenticator on September 24, 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.*