# Authenticator vs QuickQR

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | QuickQR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-app/id6642706929/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickqr-code-scanner-and-maker/id6744375020/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 202 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vitalii Kuprenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763634127) | [Enes Kendirci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563058577) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-app/id6642706929)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly PRO Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Access | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Forever Unlimited Access | $59.99 | one-time |
| Forever Unlimited Access | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick setup
- 🔒 Secure authentication
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Works flawlessly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Charges users despite cancellation
- 🐛 Incompatible with some services

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Unable to access 2FA for some services

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


### QuickQR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickqr-code-scanner-and-maker/id6744375020)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuickQR Premium - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| QuickQR Premium - 3 Month | $4.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*