# Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator at freemium against Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP's subscription. Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 80) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 and Authenticator sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP against 4.7 for Authenticator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 2.5K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator2famfaotp/id6473175732/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-app/id6642706929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 80 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 74.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 73 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audio Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791650973) | [Vitalii Kuprenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763634127) |

## 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 |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-app/id6642706929)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA). Easily generate and store one-time codes by scanning QR codes or entering details manually. Offers data breach monitoring and a basic password manager for free, with premium features available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (2FA) code generation, QR code scanning for setup, Broad service compatibility, Data breach monitoring, Basic password manager, Unlimited 2FA accounts (subscription), Unlimited password manager with autofill (subscription)

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly PRO Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Access | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Forever Unlimited Access | $59.99 | one-time |
| Forever Unlimited Access | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick setup
- 🔒 Secure authentication
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Works flawlessly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Charges users despite cancellation
- 🐛 Incompatible with some services

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Unable to access 2FA for some services

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

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

Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP 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, Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

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

Authenticator shows ads; Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP or Authenticator?

Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP ships an update every 2 months, and Authenticator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator・2FA・MFA・OTP was updated on September 18, 2026 and Authenticator on September 23, 2026.

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