# MFA vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Authenticator at 88% against MFA's 25%. Authenticator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (137 vs 2). MFA's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 137 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of MFA's written reviews are positive against 88% of Authenticator's.

MFA ships an update every 4 weeks, Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 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) | **[4.7 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-otp-2fa-and-code/id6475266111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **137** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 31 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [德杰 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706563972) | [YILDIZCO YAZILIM IC VE DIS TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664266199) |

## 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-otp-2fa-and-code/id6475266111)

Enhance your online security with this powerful 2FA authenticator. It generates secure one-time passwords for two-factor and multi-factor authentication across numerous platforms. Protect your accounts effortlessly with an intuitive interface and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Generate 2FA codes (TOTP), Support for OTP and MFA, Instant QR code scanner, Works completely offline, Encrypted backup & restore, Multiple account support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App | $39.99 | per year |


## 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 4.7 from 137 ratings.

### Do MFA or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; MFA does not.

### 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 22, 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.*