Comparison

Authenticator vs QuickQR

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA). Easily generate and store one-time codes by scanning QR codes or entering details manually. Offers data breach monitoring and a basic password manager for free, with premium features available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA) code generation
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • Broad service compatibility
  • Data breach monitoring
  • Basic password manager
  • Unlimited 2FA accounts (subscription)
  • Unlimited password manager with autofill (subscription)
Features
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Protect your online accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA) using Authenticator, a reliable way to generate and store secure codes. Just scan the QR code or enter the details manually to generate a one-time code and access your favorite service. Why Choose Authenticator? - Quick & Easy Setup: Enable 2FA for your account instantly by scanning a QR code - Broad Compatibility: Works with thousands of popular services, making it easy to connect and streamline your login process. - Sleek Design: Features a modern, user-friendly interface that simplifies managing your 2FA codes. Get started with free essentials, and upgrade for full access. Free features include: - Data Breach Monitoring: Check if your personal data has been compromised in the Dark Web. - Basic Password Manager: Securely store a limited number of your most important passwords. With a subscription, you also get: - Unlimited 2FA Accounts: Secure every social, financial, and work account you own without limits. - Unlimited Password Manager: Store unlimited passwords with autofill capabilities. - Premium Security: Access advanced backup and synchronization features. Subscription Information: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions and disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings. When you use a trial subscription, you will be charged the full subscription price for the selected period after it expires. Please cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. This app is not connected to, endorsed by, or affiliated with any third-party platforms or services it is compatible with. Privacy Policy: http://pp.myauthenticator.pro/ Terms of Use: http://tou.myauthenticator.pro/ For support or inquiries, please email us at: kuprenkovitalii@gmail.com

About

QuickQR

Easily create and customize QR codes for websites, Wi-Fi, contacts, and social media. Offers extensive QR types, style templates, logo integration, and advanced design options. Save and share your generated codes offline.

Highlights
  • Extensive QR types
  • Style templates
  • Integrated logo/image
  • Advanced pixel customization
  • QR code history
  • Offline generation
  • One-tap sharing
Features
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Create, scan and fully customize QR codes in seconds with QuickQR. Generate a QR code for a website, Wi‑Fi, email, contact card (vCard), calendar, text and social profiles — everything works offline. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Create: QR codes for URL, Wi‑Fi, email, vCard, calendar, text and social links. • Scan & edit: read a QR code, change its content and save it again. • Barcode: read products and labels in an instant. DESIGN & CUSTOMIZATION • Ready-made style templates — NEW: gradient templates in Instagram and TikTok style. • Gradient colors (NEW): start→end color transition for pixels, eyes and background; transparent background. • Logo in QR: embed your logo or image directly into the pixels — no white boxes, no distortion. • Advanced pixel, eye and pupil shapes. AND MORE • History: save and reuse every code you create. • Share with one tap. • Offline: works even without internet. Restaurant menu, business card, event or campaign — with QuickQR you create a professional code in minutes. Download QuickQR for free. Premium features like Logo in QR and advanced customization unlock with a subscription. QuickQR offers an auto-renewable subscription. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/enesnurullahkendirci/QuickQR/blob/main/privacyPolicy.md

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
QuickQR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 4.7 against QuickQR's 4.0. Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 1) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). QuickQR's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and QuickQR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 100% of QuickQR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, QuickQR weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Authenticator versus QuickQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorQuickQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii KuprenkoEnes Kendirci

Customer experience

Authenticator

All ratings2,460 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.3%

QuickQR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Authenticator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Unable to access 2FA for some services

Requested features

1 request
  • Dark mode option

QuickQR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly PRO Access7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly PRO Access3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weekly PRO Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly PRO Access$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO Access$9.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO Access3 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Annual Pro Access$29.991 Year
  • Annual Unlimited Access$39.991 Year
  • Annual Pro Access$59.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Forever Unlimited Access$59.99
  • Forever Unlimited Access$69.99
2 purchases

QuickQR

Subscriptions2
  • QuickQR Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • QuickQR Premium - 3 Month7 Days trial$4.993 Months

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickQR free?
QuickQR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator or QuickQR?
Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while QuickQR averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Authenticator or QuickQR have ads?
Both Authenticator and QuickQR show ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or QuickQR?
Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, and QuickQR weekly. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on September 25, 2026 and QuickQR on September 7, 2026.

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