# Authenticator vs App Authenicator

Authenticator and App Authenicator are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and App Authenicator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | App Authenicator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-otp-security/id6689522423/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jay Clauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844912065) | [Oliver Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048810415) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-otp-security/id6689522423)

This app provides two-factor authentication (2FA) to secure your online accounts. It allows for quick setup, organization, and backup of your verification codes and passwords across devices. Enhance your digital security with this essential tool.

**Highlights:** Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Quick account setup and organization, Backup and sync across devices, Add, save, and edit 2FA codes, Add, save, and edit passwords

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| authenticatorWeeklyTrial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| authenticatorMonth | $19.99 | per month |
| authenticatorYear | $49.99 | per year |
| authenticatorLifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### App Authenicator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-authenicator-max/id6759552556)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is App Authenicator free?

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

### Do Authenticator or App Authenicator have ads?

Neither Authenticator nor App Authenicator shows ads.

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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.*