# Authenticator App | 2FA Auth vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Authenticator App at 100% against Authenticator App | 2FA Auth's 35%. Authenticator App also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App | 2FA Auth's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 10). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App | 2FA Auth sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App | 2FA Auth has 56 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Authenticator App | 2FA Auth's written reviews are positive against 100% of Authenticator App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | 2FA Auth | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-auth/id6612014885/reviews) | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-mfa-and-2fa-auth/id6755171707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 109 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAXLABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249757953) | [Beijing Fenglan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823342892) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App | 2FA Auth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-auth/id6612014885)

Enhance your online security with a robust two-factor authentication manager. This app generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for secure logins, even offline. It also offers password management and easy account import/export for thousands of services.

**Highlights:** Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Time-Based One-Time Passwords (TOTP), Offline Capability, Password Management, Import/Export Accounts, Wide Compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Sale Off | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Payment | $39.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-mfa-and-2fa-auth/id6755171707)

This app provides multi-factor authentication and password management. It generates secure 2FA/MFA tokens offline and creates strong, customizable passwords. Your encrypted data is stored locally for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Multi-factor authentication token generation, Offline token generation, Strong password generation, Local encrypted password storage, Password and FaceID unlock, Privacy-focused encrypted storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator App-MFA&2FA Auth VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App | 2FA Auth free?

Authenticator App | 2FA Auth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App | 2FA Auth or Authenticator App?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Authenticator App | 2FA Auth averages 3.9 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App | 2FA Auth or Authenticator App have ads?

Authenticator App | 2FA Auth shows ads; Authenticator App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App | 2FA Auth or Authenticator App?

Authenticator App | 2FA Auth ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator App | 2FA Auth was updated on September 22, 2026 and Authenticator App on August 20, 2026.

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