# Authenticator App vs Document Signer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Document Signer at 75% against Authenticator App's 29%. Document Signer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Authenticator App's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 26). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.19 per 7 days and Document Signer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Document Signer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Authenticator App's written reviews are positive against 75% of Document Signer's.

Authenticator App ships an update every 2 weeks, Document Signer every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | Document Signer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6480513197/reviews) | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-signer-simplesign/id6502412936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 106 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tatsat Brahmbhatt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692901637) | [Zion Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685918923) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6480513197)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.19 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.49 | per year |
| Yearly | $53.90 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### Document Signer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-signer-simplesign/id6502412936)

Easily sign PDFs, fill forms, and manage scanned documents. This app offers a free e-signature feature and a camera scanner. Upgrade to Pro for advanced editing tools, templates, and cloud syncing.

**Highlights:** Electronic document signing, PDF and image file signing, Camera scanner for documents, Document editing tools, Ready-to-use templates, Google Drive syncing, Local storage for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime SimpleSign Offer | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Is Document Signer free?

Document Signer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App or Document Signer?

Document Signer is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Document Signer averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App or Document Signer have ads?

Neither Authenticator App nor Document Signer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or Document Signer?

Authenticator App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Document Signer every 9 days. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Document Signer on October 24, 2026.

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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.*