# 2 factor authentication vs Auther

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2 factor authentication at none against Auther's 2. 2 factor authentication also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auther sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 2 factor authentication asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2 factor authentication | Auther |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-factor-authentication/id6505051115/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appnap Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553618191) | [Dwi Randy](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786617548) |

## 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


### Auther

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auther-password-manager-and-2fa/id6789758013)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auther Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Auther Pro Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2 factor authentication free?

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

### Is Auther free?

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

### Do 2 factor authentication or Auther have ads?

Neither 2 factor authentication nor Auther shows ads.

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