Comparison

Authenticator vs AetherLife

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Authenticator

Enhance your online security with this user-friendly app that generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for two-factor authentication. Securely manage codes for popular services by scanning QR codes or importing existing data. Offers iCloud sync and biometric protection for easy access across devices.

Highlights
  • Generate secure 2FA codes
  • Sync accounts with iCloud
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Setup via QR scan or import
  • Organize tokens with folders
  • Import/export codes as text file
Features
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Authenticator - 2FA/MFA is a highly secure two step authenticator app that can be installed on your iPhone/iPad to keep your online accounts safe. It is the easiest & most user friendly way to elevate your online security by generating two-factor authentication security tokens (2FA codes) or, in other words, time-based one-time password (TOTP/OTP), when you logging into your online accounts. Scan, generate & save 2FA/MFA codes with this authenticator app for popular services which support 2 step verification: Google, Microsoft, Amazon,Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, PayPal, Twitch, Epic,Shopify, etc. Key Features of this 2FA Authentication App: * Highly Security - Quickly generate secure 2FA codes for your accounts and update every 30 seconds. - Backup your security token and sync all accounts with iCloud, which enables you access to your accounts on iPhone, iPad, Mac or even Apple Watch, super fast and easy. - Make sure only you can access your accounts by enabling biometric authentication(Face ID or Touch ID). * 100% Easy to Use - Setup 2-factor authentication by scanning QR or manually input or even importing from Google Authenticator. - We offer detailed guides to help you add 2FA/MFA/(T)OTP Codes quickly. - Customize two step authentication token folders for easy TOTP/OTP management. - Import/export your two-factor authentication codes as a simple, readable text file for easy storage and backup. * All Popular Accounts In addition to the above services, the powerful authentication application also supports: Snapchat, Coinbase, Roblox, Discord, Reddit, SAP, Login.gov, Kick, Activision, NVIDIA, LastPass, Sony, One Healthcare ID, crypto, Stripe, Rockstar, Sprintax, Sterling, Ubisoft, Autotask, Air Force, GitHub, mo.gov and many more. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jqhy9RXEz_X740tUiWcUH2K3XnlhsWaJsIll0bN7uJk/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HoY1uo9ydkkL2BvKbEIMFfW_0ztR2Gs0bP2E8eNRFHA/edit?usp=sharing

About

AetherLife

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Aether is the all-in-one personal productivity app that keeps your life organized — beautifully and privately. No subscriptions. No ads. No servers. Just your data, on your device. NOTES Write and organize your thoughts with a clean, distraction-free editor. Star your favorites, group by category, and find anything instantly with smart search. TASKS Stay on top of everything with a powerful to-do system. Set due dates, assign urgency levels, and get daily morning and evening reminders to keep you focused. CALENDAR A beautiful monthly calendar to plan your life. Add events, set reminders days in advance, and see everything at a glance. PASSWORDS Store your accounts and passwords securely on your device. Track subscriptions, billing cycles, and get notified before anything expires. INSURANCE & TABLES A unique spreadsheet-style tool to manage your insurance policies and any structured data you need — with custom columns, formulas, and file attachments. PRIVACY FIRST Aether stores everything on your device and syncs privately via your personal iCloud. We have no servers, no accounts, and no access to your data — ever. — Sign in with Apple — iCloud sync across all your devices — Supports 13 languages — One-time purchase. Yours forever.

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
AetherLife4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AetherLife at none against Authenticator's 7. Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. AetherLife asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Authenticator versus AetherLife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorAetherLife
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer园 周Tiago Pereira

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$12.991 Month
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  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
None

AetherLife

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AetherLife free?
AetherLife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator or AetherLife have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor AetherLife shows ads.

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