# Authenticator App vs Tokens

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tokens at none against Authenticator App's 2. Authenticator App's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Tokens asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | Tokens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ashish Chaklasiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028356298) | [xiaomin shen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436466501) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6477574808)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Premium - 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### Tokens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokens-2fa-authenticator/id6785225924)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Is Tokens free?

Tokens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Authenticator App or Tokens have ads?

Neither Authenticator App nor Tokens shows ads.

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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.*