# Authenticator App | 2FA Auth vs FairAuth

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | 2FA Auth | FairAuth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-auth/id6612014885/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **61** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAXLABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249757953) | [BYTEPOTATO UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864772555) |

## 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 |


### FairAuth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairauth-authenticator/id6816309314)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| FairAuth Full Version | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is FairAuth free?

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

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

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

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

Authenticator App | 2FA Auth ships an update every 3 weeks, and FairAuth fortnightly. Most recently, Authenticator App | 2FA Auth was updated on October 30, 2026 and FairAuth on October 20, 2026.

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