# 2 factor authentication vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2 factor authentication at none against Authenticator App's 4. 2 factor authentication also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Authenticator App's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 2 factor authentication asks for nothing beyond the download.

2 factor authentication holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 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)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6751569816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Appnap Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553618191) | [Krutagna Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712452317) |

## 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-2fa-otp/id6751569816)

This app helps you securely manage two-factor authentication (2FA) and one-time password (OTP) codes for all your accounts. It offers features like code preview, secure data backup and transfer, and a password vault for enhanced digital security.

**Highlights:** Manage 2FA and OTP codes, Preview upcoming authentication codes, Secure password vault, Backup and restore data, Quick device transfer, Simple and easy-to-use interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Offer Access | $29.99 | per year |


## 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 is rated higher. 2 factor authentication averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Authenticator App shows ads; 2 factor authentication does not.

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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.*