# 2FA Authenticator vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 4.4 against 2FA Authenticator's 4.0. Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (179 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2FA Authenticator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 179 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

2FA Authenticator ships an update every 6 weeks, Authenticator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2FA Authenticator | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-authenticator-otp-auth/id6739151231/reviews) | **[4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-otp-codes/id6740751083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **179** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yildirimhan Atcioglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387294619) | [Arpit Kakadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779328825) |

## What reviewers say

### 2FA Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-authenticator-otp-auth/id6739151231)

This app generates secure one-time passwords (OTP) for two-factor authentication, adding an extra layer of protection to your online accounts. It offers universal compatibility with popular platforms and features offline functionality and auto-copy for faster authentication.

**Highlights:** Secure OTP generation, Universal account compatibility, Offline code generation, Auto-copy for faster authentication, Dark mode support, Industry-standard encryption

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-otp-codes/id6740751083)

Secure your online accounts with this app, offering robust two-factor authentication (2FA) and time-based one-time password (TOTP) generation. It provides advanced security features like end-to-end encryption, privacy mode, and break-in alerts, alongside convenient multi-device sync and quick QR code scanning for effortless account protection across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Time-based one-time password (TOTP) generation, End-to-end encryption for codes, Privacy Mode to hide codes, Break-in alerts for unauthorized access attempts, Multi-device sync across Apple ecosystem, Quick QR code scanning for account setup, Lock screen widgets for instant access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Working app after latest update
- 👍 Lifetime subscription working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lifetime purchase option not working
- 🐛 Subscription issue after lifetime purchase
- 🔒 Lack of transparency and false information
- 🚫 Deceptive free lifetime offer

**Reported bugs**

- Lifetime purchase option not working
- Subscription issue after lifetime purchase
- Lifetime offer not working

**Requested features**

- Generate QR code for existing accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2FA Authenticator free?

2FA 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, 2FA Authenticator or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. 2FA Authenticator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.4 from 179 ratings.

### Do 2FA Authenticator or Authenticator have ads?

Neither 2FA Authenticator nor Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2FA Authenticator or Authenticator?

2FA Authenticator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Authenticator every 3 weeks. Most recently, 2FA Authenticator was updated on October 12, 2026 and Authenticator on October 6, 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.*