# Authenticator vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 4.5 against Authenticator's 3.7. Authenticator also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (43 vs 6). Authenticator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 43 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-otp-manager/id6736586860/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-two-factor-app/id6737652692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 116 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDUS TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771341575) | [KERIM CEMIL OZURUK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831052803) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-otp-manager/id6736586860)

This app securely manages your two-factor authentication codes with end-to-end encryption and cloud backup. It offers automatic multi-device synchronization and works offline, supporting thousands of major services.

**Highlights:** Secure & Private Encryption, Encrypted Cloud Backup, Automatic Multi-Device Sync, Works Offline, Multiple Import Options, Supports Major Services

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly, One Time Offer | $1.99 | per month |
| Authenticator App - Weekly Special | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App Premuim - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Flex Security | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App - Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Full Security | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual, One Time Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App - Weekly Premium | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator App - Special | $17.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App - Annual Special | $19.99 | per year |
| Authenticator App - Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Security | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Elite Security | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium - Special | $39.99 | one-time |
| Authenticator App - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Authenticator App - Premium | $99.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-two-factor-app/id6737652692)

This app generates time-based one-time passwords (OTP) to secure your online accounts. It offers quick setup via QR code scanning, regular OTP updates, and works offline. Data is encrypted and can be backed up to iCloud for seamless device synchronization.

**Highlights:** Quick MFA token setup via QR code, Regularly updated OTP codes, Offline functionality, Encrypted iCloud backup, Cross-device synchronization, Universal compatibility with authentication practices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

Authenticator 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, Authenticator or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Authenticator averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Authenticator or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; Authenticator does not.

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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.*