# Authenticator vs MetaGuard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MetaGuard at none against Authenticator's 16. Authenticator's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MetaGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | MetaGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-otp-manager/id6736586860/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **42** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 119 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDUS TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771341575) | [Ermias Samsom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885406792) |

## 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 |


### MetaGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metaguard/id6760628958)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is MetaGuard free?

MetaGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Authenticator or MetaGuard have ads?

Neither Authenticator nor MetaGuard 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.*