# Authenticator App PRO vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 5.0 against Authenticator App PRO's 4.5. Authenticator also leads on ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App PRO's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App PRO sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 7 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App PRO | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-pro/id6740162242/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-authy-and-mfa/id6744403699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hansaben Moradiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788656038) | [Rizki ARDYANSAH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829948751) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-pro/id6740162242)

Secure your online accounts with this app, generating time-based one-time passwords for two-factor authentication. It supports major platforms, offers biometric security, and allows for easy import and export of codes. The app works offline and syncs across multiple devices for seamless account protection.

**Highlights:** Generate 2FA & MFA Codes, Securely Manage All Accounts, Import & Export 2FA Codes, Biometric Security (Face ID/Touch ID), Scan QR Codes Instantly, Works Offline, Multi-Device Sync

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| lifetime plan | $59.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-authy-and-mfa/id6744403699)

Secure your online accounts with this two-factor authentication app. It generates one-time passwords (OTP) and time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for secure logins and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Protect your data from unauthorized access with a user-friendly interface and offline support.

**Highlights:** Generate TOTP & OTP codes, Secure and fast login with MFA, Account protection from hackers, User-friendly interface, Offline code generation, Multi-platform syncing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan with 3-day Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan (Best Choice) | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App PRO free?

Authenticator App PRO 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, Authenticator App PRO or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator App PRO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Authenticator averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

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

Authenticator App PRO shows ads; Authenticator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App PRO or Authenticator?

Authenticator App PRO ships an update weekly, and Authenticator weekly. Most recently, Authenticator App PRO was updated on September 10, 2026 and Authenticator on September 21, 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.*