# Word Editor vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is ads: Word Editor at none against Authenticator App's shown. Word Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (34% vs 17%). Authenticator App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Editor sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Authenticator App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Editor has 1.5K ratings behind it against 289, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Word Editor's written reviews are positive against 17% of Authenticator App's.

Word Editor ships an update fortnightly, Authenticator App every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Editor | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-office-word/id6736898512/reviews)** | [4.3 (289 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-and-mfa/id6745221060/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 289 |
| Positive reviews | **34.1% of reviews** | 16.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A1Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801470556) | [APPLY DIJITAL HIZMETLER TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811349573) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-office-word/id6736898512)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Productivity, #181 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Edit and manage Word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your mobile device. Convert files to PDF, collaborate in real-time, and access your work offline or via cloud sync. Offers a free trial for premium features.

**Highlights:** Edit and format Word documents (DOC, DOCX), Create and edit spreadsheets (XLS, XLSX), Create and edit presentations (PPT), Convert files to PDF, View various file formats, Cloud sync with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Real-time collaboration and sharing, Offline access to documents

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great word editor
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Helpful for kids' registration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work properly
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🤑 Deceptive billing practices
- 🤬 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Loses work when app is closed
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Highlight and resize text
- Free version with basic functionality


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-and-mfa/id6745221060)

This app generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) to secure your digital accounts. It offers a reliable alternative for two-factor authentication across various services, including email, social media, crypto wallets, and work platforms. Enjoy fast access, secure backups, and multi-device synchronization for enhanced digital protection.

**Highlights:** Generates TOTP codes, Alternative to Google Authenticator, Secure backup and sync, Instant QR code scanning, Multi-device support

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Standart | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pre Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plus Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Platinium Subscription | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plus Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Editor free?

Word Editor 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, Word Editor or Authenticator App?

Word Editor is rated higher. Word Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.3 from 289 ratings.

### Do Word Editor or Authenticator App have ads?

Authenticator App shows ads; Word Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Word Editor or Authenticator App?

Word Editor ships an update fortnightly, and Authenticator App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Word Editor was updated on October 30, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 30, 2026.

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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.*