Comparison

Encryptor vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Encryptor

Secure your sensitive files, photos, and texts with robust AES encryption and decryption. Easily password-protect your data, share files with confidence, and maintain your privacy. This app offers a user-friendly and efficient way to keep your information safe.

Highlights
  • File and photo encryption
  • Password protection
  • File decryption
  • Secure file sharing
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Encryptor is your all-in-one solution for securing files, photos, and texts. Easily encrypt, decrypt, and password-protect sensitive data with just a tap. Keep your privacy safe and share files securely, knowing your information is always protected. Features: • Quick file and photo encryption • Secure password protection • Easy file decryption • Safe sharing with confidence • User-friendly and fast Take control of your privacy with Encryptor – simple, secure, and efficient. Encryptor Plus is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment for Plus subscription will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription will renew automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. https://appersian.app/audiom/termsofuse.html

About

Authenticator

Securely manage your two-factor authentication tokens and passwords in one place. This app offers offline code generation and a private in-app browser. Free users can manage existing codes and passwords, while premium subscribers gain unlimited creation and secure browsing.

Highlights
  • Organize 2FA tokens and passwords
  • Offline code generation
  • Built-in secure browser
  • Manage existing codes and passwords (free)
  • Unlimited code/password creation (premium)
  • Face ID access
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Auth Master – Secure 2FA & Password Management Effortlessly organize and protect your two‑factor authentication tokens and passwords all in one place. Auth Master keeps your sensitive data safe on your iPhone — no network needed for codes, plus a built‑in secure browser for private browsing on the go. Free Features: – View, edit, rename, and delete your existing 2FA codes – View, edit, rename, and delete your stored passwords – Access full Settings suite: 1. Rate the app 2. Share Auth Master with friends 3. Contact us via email 4. View Privacy Policy & Terms of Use 5. Restore purchases 6. Set or change your app passcode 7. Enable Face ID for instant access Premium Features (subscription required): – Add and create unlimited 2FA codes (via QR‑scan or manual Secret Key entry) – Save and generate unlimited passwords – Browse securely with our in‑app encrypted browser (no history saved) Subscription Plans: – Weekly: $4.99 – Monthly: $17.99 – Annual: $49.99 Adding and creating 2FA codes, adding passwords, and secure browsing require an active subscription. Viewing, editing, and deleting existing codes and passwords and all Settings features are always free. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation. Subscriptions auto‑renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your iTunes Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-for-2FA-Authenticator-07-22 Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/2FA-Authenticator-Terms-of-Use-07-22

Screenshots

Encryptor4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator at free with in-app purchases against Encryptor's subscription. Authenticator also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Encryptor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Encryptor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 25 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encryptor ships an update fortnightly, Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Encryptor versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncryptorAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (29 ratings)4.5 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better25
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamira SadeghiTimon Scherzinger

Customer experience

Encryptor

All ratings29 ratings
Positive72.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral25.0%
Negative17.9%

Authenticator

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Encryptor

Subscriptions4
  • Encryptor Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Encryptor Plus Monthly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Encryptor Plus Annual$14.991 Year
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  • Encryptor Plus Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Encryptor Plus Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Encryptor free?
Encryptor 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, Encryptor or Authenticator?
Authenticator is rated higher. Encryptor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.
Do Encryptor or Authenticator have ads?
Authenticator shows ads; Encryptor does not.
Which is updated more often, Encryptor or Authenticator?
Encryptor ships an update fortnightly, and Authenticator weekly. Most recently, Encryptor was updated on September 8, 2026 and Authenticator on September 5, 2026.

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