# 2 factor authentication vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2 factor authentication at none against Authenticator App's 3. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. 2 factor authentication asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 2 factor authentication against 5.0 for Authenticator App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2 factor authentication | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-factor-authentication/id6505051115/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-otp-and-2fa/id6738784299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appnap Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553618191) | [Sky Stack Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837994634) |

## What reviewers say

### 2 factor authentication

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-factor-authentication/id6505051115)

Enhance your online security with a robust two-step verification process. This app generates time-based one-time passwords for account protection and offers features like encrypted backups and private browsing.

**Highlights:** Two-step verification, Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Multi-account management, Encrypted backup and sync, Private browsing, Email recovery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-otp-and-2fa/id6738784299)

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication and manage all your passwords in one place. Easily scan QR codes to set up codes and integrate with popular services for enhanced digital safety.

**Highlights:** Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Password Manager, Scan and Import Codes, Seamless Integration, Secure Account Management

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2 factor authentication free?

2 factor authentication is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2 factor authentication or Authenticator App?

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

### Do 2 factor authentication or Authenticator App have ads?

Neither 2 factor authentication nor Authenticator App shows ads.

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