# Authenticator 2FA vs Control+ Security & Protection

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator 2FA at 5.0 against Control+ Security & Protection's 4.5. Authenticator 2FA also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Control+ Security & Protection's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator 2FA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Control+ Security & Protection sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator 2FA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control+ Security & Protection has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator 2FA ships an update every 19 months, Control+ Security & Protection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator 2FA | Control+ Security & Protection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-otpmfatotp/id6503905826/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-plus-security-and-protection/id6739730555/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joviclabs Innovations Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736830551) | [National Cyber Shield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533411663) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator 2FA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-otpmfatotp/id6503905826)

This app combines a secure password manager with a TOTP authenticator, allowing you to store sensitive data and generate verification codes in one place. It offers zero-knowledge encryption, biometric unlock, and security health monitoring to protect your digital identity.

**Highlights:** Password manager and secure vault, Built-in TOTP/OTP authenticator, Zero-knowledge security architecture, Security health and breach monitoring, Autofill for fast sign-in, Offline access to vault

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Pro Premium Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Pro Premium Plus | $24.99 | per year |


### Control+ Security & Protection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-plus-security-and-protection/id6739730555)

This app acts as your online financial security guard, instantly verifying website legitimacy before you enter payment details. It uses AI to detect and alert you about fake shopping sites, bank account scams, and fraudulent charges, helping you shop online with confidence and protect your savings.

**Highlights:** AI-powered website legitimacy checks, Real-time scam alerts, Protection against fake shopping sites, Bank account scam detection, Fraudulent charge prevention, Automatic online transaction analysis

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Control+ | $19.99 | per month |
| Control+ | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Control+ Protection | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Control+ | $64.99 | per 6 months |
| Control+ | $99.99 | per year |
| Control+ Protection | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Dev Family Protection Add-on | $37.99 | one-time |
| Family Protection Add-on | $37.99 | one-time |
| Dev Family Protection Add-on | $59.99 | one-time |
| Family Protection Add-on | $59.99 | one-time |
| Dev Family Protection Add-on | $97.99 | one-time |
| Family Protection Add-on | $97.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator 2FA free?

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

### Is Control+ Security & Protection free?

Control+ Security & Protection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator 2FA or Control+ Security & Protection?

Authenticator 2FA is rated higher. Authenticator 2FA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Control+ Security & Protection averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Authenticator 2FA or Control+ Security & Protection have ads?

Neither Authenticator 2FA nor Control+ Security & Protection shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator 2FA or Control+ Security & Protection?

Authenticator 2FA ships an update every 19 months, and Control+ Security & Protection fortnightly. Most recently, Authenticator 2FA was updated on June 4, 2026 and Control+ Security & Protection on September 26, 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.*