# Authenticator vs Doc Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Doc Scanner at 4.9 against Authenticator's 3.7. Doc Scanner also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Authenticator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Doc Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Doc Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 12 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | Doc Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-two-factor-app/id6737652692/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scanner-pdf-maker/id6738075978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **12** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 56 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KERIM CEMIL OZURUK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831052803) | [Gautam Naiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770235878) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Doc Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scanner-pdf-maker/id6738075978)

Easily scan documents, enhance their quality with smart cropping, and optimize them into clear PDFs. Organize your scans into folders, share them as PDF or JPEG, and upload to cloud storage. It also supports QR code scanning and creation.

**Highlights:** Scan documents anytime, anywhere, Enhance scan quality with smart cropping, Optimize PDFs in various modes (B/W, Color), Organize documents in folders, Share PDF/JPEG files, Upload to cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox), Scan and create QR codes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is Doc Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Doc Scanner?

Doc Scanner is rated higher. Authenticator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Doc Scanner averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Authenticator or Doc Scanner have ads?

Doc Scanner 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.*