# Authenticator App | 2FA Auth vs FactorCat

The clearest difference is rating: FactorCat at 5.0 against Authenticator App | 2FA Auth's 3.9. FactorCat also leads on ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App | 2FA Auth's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 FactorCat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FactorCat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App | 2FA Auth has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator App | 2FA Auth ships an update every 3 weeks, FactorCat every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | 2FA Auth | FactorCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-auth/id6612014885/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factorcat-mfa-authenticator/id6760269296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 109 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAXLABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249757953) | [Capital F](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614080688) |

## 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 |


### FactorCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factorcat-mfa-authenticator/id6760269296)

This app streamlines multi-factor authentication by replacing manual code entry with a single tap approval via push notification. It offers secure, encrypted storage of your authentication secrets and supports two vault types for flexible recovery and enhanced security.

**Highlights:** One-tap MFA approval, Automatic code filling via browser extension, Encrypted TOTP secrets storage, Cloud Vault for easy recovery, Locked Vault with zero-trust encryption, Standalone authenticator functionality

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FactorCat Supporter | $12.99 | per year |
| FactorCat Pro | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is FactorCat free?

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

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

FactorCat is rated higher. Authenticator App | 2FA Auth averages 3.9 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while FactorCat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

Authenticator App | 2FA Auth ships an update every 3 weeks, and FactorCat every 3 months. Most recently, Authenticator App | 2FA Auth was updated on September 22, 2026 and FactorCat on September 18, 2026.

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