# Authenticator App vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 5.0 against Authenticator App's 4.4. Authenticator App's advantage is ratings volume (86 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Authenticator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 86 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Authenticator App's written reviews are positive against 20% of Authenticator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Authenticator App ships an update every 2 weeks, Authenticator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6480513197/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-code/id6502896786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tatsat Brahmbhatt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692901637) | [林炽 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743430951) |

## 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 |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-code/id6502896786)

Enhance your online security with two-factor authentication. This app acts as a password manager, generating strong passwords and offering auto-fill for convenient and secure logins. It supports a wide range of services and securely backs up your data with encryption.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication, Password manager, QR code scanning, Auto-fill login information, Strong password generation, Encrypted data backup, Biometric unlock

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Authenticator - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Authenticator 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

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

Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Authenticator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App or Authenticator have ads?

Neither Authenticator App nor Authenticator shows ads.

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

Authenticator App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator every 2 months. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on October 2, 2026 and Authenticator on October 6, 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.*