# Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP vs 2 factor authentication

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2 factor authentication at none against Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP's 12. 2 factor authentication also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP's advantage is ratings volume (80 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 2 factor authentication asks for nothing beyond the download.

2 factor authentication holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP has 80 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP | 2 factor authentication |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator2famfaotp/id6473175732/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-factor-authentication/id6505051115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Audio Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791650973) | [Appnap Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553618191) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator2famfaotp/id6473175732)

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication. This app generates time-based one-time passcodes for an extra layer of security beyond your password. It offers fast setup via QR codes or manual entry and cross-platform syncing.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (2FA), Time-based one-time passcodes (TOTP), QR code scanning for setup, Manual key entry, Cross-platform backup and sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator: Access Protection | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 2FA Authy Authenticator, MFA | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Security: Authenticator, Authy | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Security: Authenticator, Authy | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Authenticator: MFA | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Security: Digital Authenticator | $19.99 | per month |
| 2FA Authy Authenticator, MFA | $19.99 | per month |
| Authenticator: Access Protection | $29.99 | per month |
| Security: Authenticator App | $39.99 | per year |
| Security Authenticator: MFA | $49.99 | per year |
| 2FA | $9.99 | one-time |
| Authenticator | $9.99 | one-time |


### 2 factor authentication

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-factor-authentication/id6505051115)

Enhance your online security with a robust two-step verification process. This app generates time-based one-time passwords for account protection and offers features like encrypted backups and private browsing.

**Highlights:** Two-step verification, Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Multi-account management, Encrypted backup and sync, Private browsing, Email recovery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP free?

Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 2 factor authentication free?

2 factor authentication is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP or 2 factor authentication?

2 factor authentication is rated higher. Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while 2 factor authentication averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP or 2 factor authentication have ads?

Neither Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP nor 2 factor authentication shows ads.

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