# Authenticator App vs BlazeAuth

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator App at free with in-app purchases against BlazeAuth's subscription. Authenticator App also leads on device support (3 vs 1). BlazeAuth's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 38%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and BlazeAuth sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Authenticator App against 4.5 for BlazeAuth. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 908 and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Authenticator App's written reviews are positive against 60% of BlazeAuth's.

Authenticator App ships an update every 3 weeks, BlazeAuth every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | BlazeAuth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (908 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-mfa/id6505110382/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blazeauth-mfa-authenticator/id6737611270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 908 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 320 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A1Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801470556) | [Kanatom Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751253046) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-mfa/id6505110382)

Secure your online accounts with two-factor and multi-factor authentication. Generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) and OTP codes for fast, reliable logins. Includes a built-in password manager and encrypted backup for all your credentials.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (2FA), Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Built-in password manager, Encrypted backup and sync, Import from other authenticator apps, Offline code generation

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |


### BlazeAuth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blazeauth-mfa-authenticator/id6737611270)

This app offers a comprehensive security solution, combining two-factor authentication, a password manager, and VPN protection. Secure your accounts and online privacy with advanced encryption and seamless backup features.

**Highlights:** Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), TOTP code generation, Password Manager, Encrypted backup, Face ID & Touch ID protection, Built-in VPN

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Family Premium | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Family Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $89.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Family Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick, reliable logins
- 🔒 Keeps accounts secure
- 👍 Simple setup and smooth operation
- 👍 No annoying ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work on some devices
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 👎 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work on I15 devices
- Information only in German

**Requested features**

- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Is BlazeAuth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App or BlazeAuth?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 908 ratings, while BlazeAuth averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Authenticator App or BlazeAuth have ads?

Authenticator App shows ads; BlazeAuth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or BlazeAuth?

Authenticator App ships an update every 3 weeks, and BlazeAuth every 2 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on October 11, 2026 and BlazeAuth on October 12, 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.*