Authenticator App | 2FA Auth vs FairAuth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Authenticator App | 2FA Auth
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.
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- Time-Based One-Time Passwords (TOTP)
- Offline Capability
- Password Management
- Import/Export Accounts
- Wide Compatibility
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Feeling overwhelmed by keeping your online accounts secure? Authentication is a perfect two-factor authentication (2FA) solution for all your accounts. Very easy to use and 100% secure. Two-factor authentication (2FA), adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts. Authenticator employs a cutting-edge security method called Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) to generate unique codes. These codes change every 30 seconds, ensuring that even if someone intercepts one code, they cannot use it to gain access. This two-step autentication significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access, even if your password is compromised. Key Features: - Strong Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Safeguard your accounts with the industry-standard TOTP method. - Offline Capability: Continue to protect your accounts even without an internet connection. - Password Management: Securely store and autofill your passwords for effortless logins. - Import/Export Accounts: Easily manage your 2FA accounts through QR codes or private keys. - Wide Compatibility: Works with thousands of popular online services. Why Choose Authenticator? - Enhanced Security: secures all your online accounts on your device by 2-step verification. It generates a unique time-based one-time password (TOTP) for each login, ensuring that only authorized users can access your account. - Convenience: Save time and frustration by eliminating the need to remember complex passwords. Authenticator's password management feature securely stores your credentials for quick and easy logins. - Flexibility: Whether you're at home, work, or on the go, Authenticator's offline functionality ensures uninterrupted protection. - Data Protection: Your account information is securely stored and encrypted, safeguarding your privacy. - Time-Saving: Quickly add new accounts by scanning QR codes or entering private keys. You can authenticate your identity quickly, allowing you to access your accounts without unnecessary delays. - Universal Compatibility: Enjoy peace of mind knowing Authenticator works seamlessly with your favorite online services. Whether you use Google, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Dropbox, Snapchat, Github, Tesla, Coinbase, or even manage your Bitcoin wallet, Authenticator’s 2FA tokens are universally accepted. - Free: Authenticator is completely free to download and use. The app is designed to be accessible to everyone, ensuring that you don’t have to compromise on security due to cost. Why you should use Authenticator's TOTP? Authenticator utilizes Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) technology, offering several advantages over traditional SMS-based 2FA: the secret key input for TOTP is only shared once and the method does not rely on the telephony network, which helps reduce the attack surface. TOTP has stronger proof of possession than SMS, which can be legitimately accessed via multiple devices and may be susceptible to SIM swap attacks. Don't compromise your online safety. Join the millions of users who trust Authenticator to safeguard their online accounts. Download now and experience the peace of mind that comes with knowing your information is protected. [Disclaimers] All copyrights are duly respected and reserved to their respective owners. If you observe any content in our app that violates copyrights, kindly notify us, and we will promptly rectify the issue. Term of Use: https://www.maxlabs.hk/authenticator/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.maxlabs.hk/authenticator/privacy-policy Apple Terms of use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Connect with Us: Reach out to us at ios-support@maxlabs.hk
FairAuth
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FairAuth creates the codes for two-step verification on iPhone and iPad. No account, no tracking, and your codes stay yours. Try everything free for 7 days. After that, a one-time purchase unlocks adding new accounts, your own images, AutoFill and shortcuts. There is no subscription. Showing and copying your codes, backups, export and restore stay free forever, with or without the purchase. Add accounts in seconds • Scan the QR code, choose a screenshot or open the setup link • If a service only shows a setup key, type it in • Time-based and counter-based codes, and codes for Steam Move from your old app • FairAuth reads the export files of many authenticator apps and password managers, the Passwords app and the transfer codes of Google Authenticator • For apps without an export, a checklist guides you account by account Backups the way you choose • iCloud Sync, end-to-end encrypted • Or a backup file in a place you choose: a USB drive, your NAS or your own cloud storage • The file format is published, so you can open your backups without FairAuth • Export all your codes at any time Codes where you sign in • With AutoFill, FairAuth suggests the right code when you sign in to a website or an app Protected • FairAuth opens only with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode • Codes stay hidden in the app switcher and while the screen is being recorded • No account, no phone number, no ads, no tracking Made for everyone • Large text and VoiceOver • 24 languages • Help that works without an internet connection FairAuth is made by BYTEPOTATO UG (haftungsbeschränkt) in Göttingen, Germany.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FairAuth at none against Authenticator App | 2FA Auth's shown. Authenticator App | 2FA Auth's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Authenticator App | 2FA Auth sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and FairAuth sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Authenticator App | 2FA Auth ships an update every 3 weeks, FairAuth fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Authenticator App | 2FA Auth | FairAuth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAXLABS COMPANY LIMITED | BYTEPOTATO UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) |
In-app purchases
Authenticator App | 2FA Auth
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
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- Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- Yearly Premium Sale Off1 Year trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Payment$39.99
FairAuth
- 7-day TrialFree
- FairAuth Full Version$8.99
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