# 2FA Authenticator vs RootKey

2FA Authenticator and RootKey both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of RootKey's written reviews are positive against 72% of 2FA Authenticator's. RootKey also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). 2FA Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 1) and monetization model (freemium vs paid). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2FA Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RootKey sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 2FA Authenticator against 5.0 for RootKey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2FA Authenticator has 77 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of 2FA Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 100% of RootKey's.

2FA Authenticator ships an update every 6 days, RootKey daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2FA Authenticator | RootKey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-authenticator-mfaotpauth/id6503233227/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootkey-ai-coding-and-passwords/id6806959122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 32 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [朝虹 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678918725) | [Jiangsu Xinghui Shuzhi Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854062439) |

## What reviewers say

### 2FA Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-authenticator-mfaotpauth/id6503233227)

This app provides robust digital security for your online accounts using end-to-end encryption. It simplifies adding accounts, securely backs up and syncs your data, and offers offline password generation. Manage all your passwords and generate strong ones with ease.

**Highlights:** Effortless account addition via QR code, Secure data backup and cross-device sync, Offline one-time password generation, Password manager for central organization, Customizable strong password generator, Face ID and Touch ID secure access

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### RootKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootkey-ai-coding-and-passwords/id6806959122)

Securely manage your passwords and sensitive data with end-to-end encryption. This app offers offline access, cross-device syncing via your chosen cloud service, and a one-time purchase model with free updates. It also integrates AI coding assistants with granular access controls.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Offline access, Cross-device syncing, One-time purchase, AI coding assistant integration, Password generator, Security checks

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade 1 to 3 Devices | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Device · Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Devices · Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade 3 to 5 Devices | $14.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade 1 to 5 Devices | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 Devices · Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2FA Authenticator free?

2FA Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RootKey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2FA Authenticator or RootKey?

2FA Authenticator and RootKey are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 77 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do 2FA Authenticator or RootKey have ads?

Neither 2FA Authenticator nor RootKey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2FA Authenticator or RootKey?

2FA Authenticator ships an update every 6 days, and RootKey daily. Most recently, 2FA Authenticator was updated on October 30, 2026 and RootKey on October 31, 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.*