Comparison

Merge Voice Memos vs Authenticator App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Merge Voice Memos

Effortlessly combine multiple voice recordings into a single audio file. This app integrates directly with Apple's Voice Memos, allowing you to merge recordings seamlessly through the share sheet. Save your consolidated audio back to Voice Memos or export it elsewhere.

Highlights
  • Merge voice recordings
  • Native app extension
  • Direct integration with Voice Memos
  • Share sheet functionality
  • Save to Voice Memos
  • Export to other destinations
Features
Currently charting
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Merge voice memos in three taps, right inside Apple Voice Memos. One-time purchase. No subscription, no account, no upload. Perfect for lectures split across classes, meeting minutes, interviews, song ideas, auditions, and long sessions that Voice Memos cut into pieces. How it works 1. In Voice Memos, select the recordings to merge. 2. Tap Share, then "Merge Recordings". 3. Preview, then save back to Voice Memos, to Files, or anywhere. Features • Drag to reorder, swipe to remove a clip. • Instant preview of the merged result before you save. • Skip 15 seconds forward or back while previewing. • Exports a standard M4A file. • Works with Voice Memos recordings and other M4A or AIFF audio. • Fully offline. Recordings never leave your device. • iPhone and iPad. Family Sharing supported.

About

Authenticator App

Secure your online accounts with this 2FA OTP manager. It offers easy account setup via QR code scanning or manual entry, and enhances security with biometric authentication. All one-time passwords are stored locally on your device for increased protection.

Highlights
  • 2FA OTP management
  • QR code scanning for account setup
  • Manual code entry
  • Biometric unlock (fingerprint/face recognition)
  • Local storage of OTPs
  • Supports numerous platforms
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Introducing Authenticator - The Ultimate 2FA OTP Manager. Unmatched protection in just a tap! Authenticator - 2FA App is a highly recommended free 2FA app used for securing your accounts on different platforms such as Instagram, Google, Facebook, Github, Twitter, X, Binance, Salceforce, and many more. Scan QR Code: Effortlessly add your accounts by scanning QR codes. No more manual entry or hassle. Manual Code Entry: Easily enter authentication codes manually for added flexibility. Biometrics Integration: Unlock the app effortlessly with your fingerprint or face recognition for enhanced security. No Password Stored: The Authenticator application generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP), stored on the user's phone without internet access. This solution dramatically increases login security. For a safe and secure experience try the application NOW! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-policy/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-policy/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Merge Voice Memos4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Merge Voice Memos at 94% against Authenticator App's 29%. Merge Voice Memos also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Authenticator App's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Authenticator App is free to download; Merge Voice Memos costs $3.99 up front. Authenticator App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.19 per 7 days. Merge Voice Memos asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Merge Voice Memos holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Voice Memos has 544 ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Merge Voice Memos's written reviews are positive against 29% of Authenticator App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merge Voice Memos ships an update every 5 weeks, Authenticator App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Merge Voice Memos versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge Voice MemosAuthenticator App
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (544 ratings) — better4.4 (90 ratings)
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings544 — better90
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#58 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLATINUM CITY LLCTatsat Brahmbhatt

Customer experience

Merge Voice Memos

All ratings544 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative4.8%

Authenticator App

All ratings86 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

Merge Voice Memos

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to select files in Voice Memo app
  • Occasional failures in merging audio files

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to merge more than just voice memos
  • Improved ordering and arrangement of audio files

Authenticator App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Merge Voice Memos

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.197 Days
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.491 Year
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  • Yearly$53.901 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$59.99
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Merge Voice Memos free?
Merge Voice Memos costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Merge Voice Memos or Authenticator App?
Merge Voice Memos is rated higher. Merge Voice Memos averages 4.9 out of 5 from 544 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.4 from 90 ratings.
Do Merge Voice Memos or Authenticator App have ads?
Neither Merge Voice Memos nor Authenticator App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Merge Voice Memos or Authenticator App?
Merge Voice Memos ships an update every 5 weeks, and Authenticator App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Merge Voice Memos was updated on November 8, 2026 and Authenticator App on November 4, 2026.

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