# Authenticator vs Authenticator for Binance

The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator for Binance at none against Authenticator's shown. Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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 Authenticator for Binance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Authenticator against 4.8 for Authenticator for Binance. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 2.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, Authenticator for Binance every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | Authenticator for Binance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-app/id6642706929/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-for-binance/id6746622359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 202 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vitalii Kuprenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763634127) | [Logan Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817556982) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

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

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


### Authenticator for Binance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-for-binance/id6746622359)

Secure your online accounts with this modern two-factor authentication app. It supports TOTP and encrypts your tokens locally for maximum privacy. Features like cloud backup and multi-device sync are available via a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (2FA), TOTP support, Local token encryption, QR code scanning, Face ID/PIN protection, Cloud backup (premium), Multi-device sync (premium)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2fa auth app (weekly standart) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 2fa auth app (weekly trial) | $3.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is Authenticator for Binance free?

Authenticator for Binance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Authenticator for Binance?

Authenticator for Binance is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Authenticator for Binance averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Authenticator or Authenticator for Binance have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; Authenticator for Binance does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Authenticator for Binance?

Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator for Binance every 3 months. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on September 28, 2026 and Authenticator for Binance on September 23, 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.*