# Authenticator App vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator App at free against Authenticator App's freemium. Authenticator App also leads on ratings volume (144 vs 24) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Authenticator App against 4.5 for Authenticator App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 144 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fas-auth/id6739326877/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-totp/id6751783318/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **144** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 95.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vipul Prajapati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737800971) | [DAMOI SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844628066) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fas-auth/id6739326877)

This app provides secure two-factor authentication (2FA) for all your online accounts. It generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) quickly and offers features like biometric security and cross-device sync. It's a reliable alternative for protecting your digital life.

**Highlights:** Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Fast code generation, Cross-device backup and sync, Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID), QR code scanning, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Premium Shield | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator 2FA MFA (1 Week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Two Factor Authentication, 2FA | $8.99 | per month |
| Authentication Premium (1Year) | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth Backup with iCloud
- 🔒 Privacy-focused and well-built
- 🔒 Biometric lock adds peace of mind
- 🔒 Secured Auth Ever!
- 🔒 Fast & Secured 2FA

**What reviewers complain about**

- None

**Reported bugs**

- None

**Requested features**

- None


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-totp/id6751783318)

This app generates secure one-time passwords for your online accounts, offering an extra layer of protection for email, social media, banking, and work platforms. It supports TOTP and HOTP standards, allows easy account setup via QR code or manual entry, and ensures your data stays private and encrypted on your device.

**Highlights:** TOTP & HOTP code generation, QR code scanning for setup, Secure on-device storage, Offline code generation, Optional password management, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Authenticator Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Authenticator Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

Authenticator App 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, Authenticator App or Authenticator App?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

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

Neither Authenticator App nor Authenticator App 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.*