# Authenticator ® App vs Authenticator App ∞

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator ® App at 4.4 against Authenticator App ∞'s 3.9. Authenticator ® App also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 331) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). Authenticator App ∞'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator ® App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App ∞ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator ® App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ® App has 3.2K ratings behind it against 331, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Authenticator ® App's written reviews are positive against 23% of Authenticator App ∞'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Authenticator ® App ships an update every 5 weeks, Authenticator App ∞ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator ® App | Authenticator App ∞ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6480253221/reviews)** | [3.9 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6742086933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 331 |
| Positive reviews | 19.3% of reviews | **22.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 135 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [MatechMobile Software JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567017153) | [Rushdata Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861404410) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator ® App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6480253221)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app enhances online security by managing two-factor authentication codes for over 1,000 applications. It offers features like password leak detection, VPN protection, and secure password autofill, with cloud backups and biometric security options.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication code generation, Password leak detection, VPN protection, Password and account autofill, Cloud backups, Biometric security (Face ID, Touch ID), Organize apps with folders

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VPN Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly VPN Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Upgrade Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly 7 Day Free Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly VPN Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| One-time Payment | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and efficient
- 🚀 Smooth experience
- 🔒 Keeps accounts safe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Not free, charges subscription fees
- 🔒 Poor security, unable to log in
- 🤖 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤔 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working for face scan
- Unable to find authentication codes
- Codes not working, locked out of accounts

**Requested features**

- Add option to cancel subscription
- Improve customer support


### Authenticator App ∞

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6742086933)

This app provides robust security for your online accounts by generating secure two-factor authentication (2FA) codes. It also offers features like risky link detection, private file storage, and seamless device synchronization for comprehensive data protection.

**Highlights:** Secure 2FA code generation, Encrypted code storage, QR code scanning and generation, Risky link detection, Private file and notes storage, Seamless device synchronization, Offline 2FA code generation

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly PRO | $49.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Lifetime PRO | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Forcing to buy an app to authenticate an account
- 💸 Charged $49.99 for subscription
- 🚫 Scam app
- 🚫 Does not work as expected
- 🚫 Misleading app, not the Microsoft Authenticator

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work with work account
- Repeatedly charged for the app without delivering


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator ® App free?

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

### Is Authenticator App ∞ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator ® App or Authenticator App ∞?

Authenticator ® App is rated higher. Authenticator ® App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Authenticator App ∞ averages 3.9 from 331 ratings.

### Do Authenticator ® App or Authenticator App ∞ have ads?

Authenticator ® App shows ads; Authenticator App ∞ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator ® App or Authenticator App ∞?

Authenticator ® App ships an update every 5 weeks, and Authenticator App ∞ every 2 months. Most recently, Authenticator ® App was updated on September 22, 2026 and Authenticator App ∞ on September 21, 2026.

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