# 2 factor authentication vs Authenticator 2FA, MFA, OTP

The clearest difference is rating: 2 factor authentication at 5.0 against Authenticator 2FA, MFA, OTP's 4.5. 2 factor authentication also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Authenticator 2FA, MFA, OTP's advantage is ratings volume (128 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator 2FA, MFA, OTP sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 2 factor authentication asks for nothing beyond the download.

2 factor authentication holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator 2FA, MFA, OTP has 128 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2 factor authentication | Authenticator 2FA, MFA, OTP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-factor-authentication/id6505051115/reviews)** | [4.5 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-mfa-otp/id6747663150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **128** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appnap Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553618191) | [Maksym Holoborodko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822231352) |

## 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 2FA, MFA, OTP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-mfa-otp/id6747663150)

Secure your online accounts with a fast and easy two-factor authentication app. It supports quick setup via QR code scanning, Face ID, and includes a built-in password manager for auto-filling credentials. Compatible with all major 2FA-enabled platforms.

**Highlights:** Quick setup with QR code scanning, Face ID support, Built-in password manager, AutoFill capabilities, Compatible with major 2FA platforms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features | $69.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features | $79.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features | $69.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2 factor authentication free?

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

### Is Authenticator 2FA, MFA, OTP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2 factor authentication or Authenticator 2FA, MFA, OTP?

2 factor authentication is rated higher. 2 factor authentication averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Authenticator 2FA, MFA, OTP averages 4.5 from 128 ratings.

### Do 2 factor authentication or Authenticator 2FA, MFA, OTP have ads?

Neither 2 factor authentication nor Authenticator 2FA, MFA, OTP shows ads.

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