# Authenticator vs Tiger Password Manager：Passkey

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tiger Password Manager：Passkey at 100% against Authenticator's 0%. Tiger Password Manager：Passkey also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 33 months). Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Tiger Password Manager：Passkey sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiger Password Manager：Passkey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 31 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tiger Password Manager：Passkey's.

Authenticator ships an update every 33 months, Tiger Password Manager：Passkey every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | Tiger Password Manager：Passkey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-app/id6472184300/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiger-password-managerpasskey/id6474221908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piotr Kalita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759390978) | [Shanghai Yixuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600811603) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Tiger Password Manager：Passkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiger-password-managerpasskey/id6474221908)

Securely store and manage all your digital credentials, private photos, and sensitive documents. This app uses advanced encryption to protect your data, offering features like password generation, auto-fill, and cross-device synchronization for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Secure password storage and management, Private photo and video vault, Personal data protection (files, addresses, cards), Dual encryption with master password or biometrics, Password generator and auto-fill, Cross-device data synchronization, Password security assessment

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly_Special | $9.99 | per year |
| Annually | $19.99 | per year |
| Perpetual Plan | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is Tiger Password Manager：Passkey free?

Tiger Password Manager：Passkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Tiger Password Manager：Passkey?

Tiger Password Manager：Passkey is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Tiger Password Manager：Passkey averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Authenticator or Tiger Password Manager：Passkey have ads?

Both Authenticator and Tiger Password Manager：Passkey show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Tiger Password Manager：Passkey?

Authenticator ships an update every 33 months, and Tiger Password Manager：Passkey every 8 days. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on September 19, 2026 and Tiger Password Manager：Passkey on September 16, 2026.

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