Comparison

Authenticator vs Authenticator App

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator

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
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Our app is a secure, two-factor authentication (2FA) tool designed to enhance the protection of your online accounts. Our product helps prevent unauthorized access by requiring second form of verification, which can only be retrieved from your device. Auto-renewable subscription purchase required to get access to the following features: -Strengthen your account security with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). - Quickly set up and organize all your accounts with ease. - Seamlessly back up and sync your accounts for easy access across devices. - Ability to add, save and edit 2FA codes. - Ability to add, save and edit passwords. Subscription Details: - Payment is processed through your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. - Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, with the renewal cost clearly indicated. - Users can manage their subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon subscription purchase, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eZ7FN2ra0gXOX5iAa_q9izvv3S5iyQKbORnXZL5PGb0/edit Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K_tC4epcn4sBMxMRzKU9-0Z-4LO4XjeAAAY-8cZnXs4/edit

About

Authenticator App

Enhance your online security with dynamic verification codes for accounts. This app provides a secure, one-tap login experience, generating refreshable codes that work offline and support numerous platforms.

Highlights
  • One-tap secure login
  • Dynamic verification codes
  • Offline functionality
  • Supports 10,000+ services
  • QR code import
  • Manual key entry
Features
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Your account security assistant—enable secure login with one tap! Strengthen your online accounts with dynamic verification codes for an extra layer of protection. Supports multiple platforms, generates 6-digit dynamic codes that refresh every 30 seconds, and works securely even offline. Key Features Quick Setup: Bind your account in just 3 seconds. Supports QR code import, manual key entry, and photo recognition for flexible setup; Dynamic Codes: Based on the TOTP algorithm, codes refresh every 30 seconds to effectively prevent static password breaches; Multi-Platform Compatibility: Supports 10,000+ popular services, easily meeting all your two-factor authentication needs; Subscription Details After subscribing, you can use all Authenticator features without limitations; Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, or annually, depending on your selected plan; Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase; To cancel auto-renewal, please turn it off at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends, otherwise it will renew automatically; Renewal charges will be applied within 24 hours before the end of the current period, based on your selected plan; You can manage or disable auto-renewal anytime in your account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://futureoceans.github.io/auth/authencator/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://futureoceans.github.io/auth/authencator/terms.html

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Authenticator at 4 against Authenticator App's 1. Authenticator App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads 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. Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Authenticator against 5.0 for Authenticator App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Authenticator versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJay Clauer鹏 李

Customer experience

Authenticator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Authenticator App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • authenticatorWeeklyTrial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • authenticatorMonth$19.991 Month
  • authenticatorYear$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • authenticatorLifetime$49.99
3 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Authenticator App?
Authenticator and Authenticator App are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Authenticator or Authenticator App have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor Authenticator App shows ads.

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