Comparison

Authenticator App vs Authenticator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Authenticator App

Securely generate and manage two-factor authentication (2FA) tokens for your online accounts. Encrypts all stored data and offers iCloud backup and sync for seamless access across devices. Supports a wide range of popular services and includes widget and Apple Watch compatibility.

Highlights
  • Generate 2FA tokens
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Device-wide synchronization
  • QR code import/export
  • Customizable icons
  • Widget and Apple Watch support
Features
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Authenticator App - Securely generate and manage two step authentication (2FA) tokens directly on your device for enhanced security of your online accounts. Backup and sync with iCloud. Authenticator increases your account security, thwarting potential hacker attempts by adding an extra security layer. Privacy & Encryption - Authenticator ensures your data's privacy, encrypting all stored information. Widget and Apple Watch support! 2FA Code Backup and Sync with iCloud - Reliable, encrypted backups of your 2FA codes to your iCloud, ensuring that you can regain access to your accounts on any new device seamlessly, or synchronize them across multiple devices. Device-wide Synchronization - Automatically sync your 2FA tokens across all connected devices. Once linked to an online account, our app operates seamlessly across different mobile platforms, enabling concurrent logins from multiple devices. Easy Import Options - Transfer all your 2FA codes effortlessly from any external app into Authenticator with a simple scan of a QR code or by using a file, supporting an unlimited import of codes. Simple Export Features - Quickly export your 2FA codes with just a single tap, either as a file or via QR code, from Authenticator. Personalize with Icons - Customize your 2FA tokens by adding unique or default icons for better visibility and recognition, with automatic detection of service icons (favicons). Extensive Compatibility - Support the most popular services including Facebook, Coinbase, Amazon, Gmail, Instagram, Roblox and thousands of other providers. Privacy Policy: https://apphi.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://apphi.com/tos

About

Authenticator

Features
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This app generates the six-digit codes you need when a service asks for a second step at sign-in. Scan a QR code once, and the code is there whenever you come back. Everything happens on your device. There is no account to create and nothing to sign up for. What it does Generates time-based one-time codes (TOTP) that refresh every thirty seconds. Works with any service that supports authenticator apps — email providers, social networks, cloud storage, developer tools, crypto platforms, work accounts and more. Adding an account takes a few seconds: scan the QR code the service shows you, or type in the setup key by hand if there is no code to scan. Codes work without an internet connection. They are calculated on your phone from the time and the key, so a weak signal or no signal at all makes no difference. You can rename accounts, reorder the list, and remove what you no longer use. If you would rather not leave your codes open on the screen, the app can be locked with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode. Privacy Policy: https://stratadevstudiolimited.com/pp.html Terms of Use: https://stratadevstudiolimited.com/tt.html

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator at none against Authenticator App's 2. Authenticator App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Authenticator App versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApphiSTRATADEV STUDIO LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
None

Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator App or Authenticator have ads?
Neither Authenticator App nor Authenticator shows ads.

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