# Apply vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Authenticator at every 4 days against Apply's every 4 months. Apply's advantage is ratings volume (287 vs 6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apply sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.2 for Apply against 4.3 for Authenticator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apply has 287 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Apply ships an update every 4 months, Authenticator every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apply | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apply-recently-deleted-apps/id6677037057/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-password-keeper/id6743125741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **287** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mert Guner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489149305) | [Hans Laustsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818105515) |

## What reviewers say

### Apply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apply-recently-deleted-apps/id6677037057)

Easily track your recently installed and deleted applications. Organize your app history, create custom favorite lists, and share them with friends. Never lose track of your essential apps again with this user-friendly tool.

**Highlights:** Track recently installed apps, Track recently deleted apps, Create personalized favorite app lists, Share app lists with friends, Organize app history, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Package | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Package | $9.99 | per month |
| Limited Offer Premium Package | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium Package | $19.99 | per 3 months |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-password-keeper/id6743125741)

This app provides free two-factor and multi-factor authentication for your online accounts. It also offers a password manager with autofill, encrypted backups, and a built-in VPN for enhanced digital security.

**Highlights:** Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Password Manager with Autofill, Encrypted Backups, Cross-Device Sync, Offline Access, Built-In VPN Protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Trial Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apply free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Apply or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. Apply averages 4.2 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Apply or Authenticator have ads?

Neither Apply nor Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apply or Authenticator?

Apply ships an update every 4 months, and Authenticator every 4 days. Most recently, Apply was updated on September 20, 2026 and Authenticator on June 4, 2026.

---

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