# Authenticator ® App vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is update cadence: Authenticator App at weekly against Authenticator ® App's every 5 weeks. Authenticator ® App's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 86) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.4 for Authenticator ® App against 4.5 for Authenticator App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ® App has 3.2K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of Authenticator ® App's written reviews are positive against 25% of Authenticator App's.

Authenticator ® App ships an update every 5 weeks, Authenticator App weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## 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) | **[4.5 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-mfa/id6754013259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | 19.3% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 135 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MatechMobile Software JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567017153) | [SAN MOBILE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678140821) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator ® App

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

**Currently charting:** #78 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-2fa-mfa/id6754013259)

This app provides secure and effortless two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) by generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for online accounts. It offers encrypted backup, cloud sync, and QR code integration for easy setup and cross-device access, serving as a reliable alternative to other authenticator apps.

**Highlights:** Secure 2FA/MFA code generation, Encrypted backup and cloud sync, QR code integration for easy setup, Cross-device compatibility, Fast and consistent performance

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator 2FA Weekly Basic | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Autenticador 2FA Weekly Pre | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Authentication 2FA Weekly Plus | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| FreeOTP Authenticator Weekly Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| MFA Authenticator Monthly Basic | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pre Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plus Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## 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 4.5 from 86 ratings.

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

Both Authenticator ® App and Authenticator App show ads.

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

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

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