Comparison

Authenticator vs Cherrypic.in

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator

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
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Protect your online accounts with Authenticator App, the ultimate two-factor authentication (2FA) solution designed for security, privacy, and everyday convenience. Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) and keep every account safe across all your Apple devices. Whether you need an authenticator app for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, or any other service – this is your all-in-one 2FA security companion. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE AUTHENTICATOR APP * Built for modern account security threats and data breaches * Designed for real life, not just tech experts * Simple, beautiful and deeply secure experience * Trusted by users who want protection, not complexity ADVANCED SECURITY & PRIVACY * End-to-End Encryption – Military-grade protection for all your codes * Privacy Mode – Hide verification codes from prying eyes with a single tap * FaceDown Lock – Instantly lock the app by placing your device face down * Break-In Alerts – Get notified if someone attempts unauthorized access * Biometric Lock – Secure the app with Face ID or Touch ID EFFORTLESS & CONVENIENT 2FA * Multi-Device Sync – Access your 2FA codes across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac * Encrypted iCloud Backup – Never lose access to your accounts * Quick QR Code Scan – Add new accounts in seconds by scanning QR codes * Lock Screen Widget – Instant access to your most-used 2FA codes * Search & Organize – Find accounts quickly with smart search and custom icons OPTIMIZED FOR APPLE ECOSYSTEM * Apple Watch Support – Access 2FA codes directly from your wrist * iPad & Mac Integration – Seamless authentication across all Apple devices * Offline Authentication – Generate codes even without internet connection * Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets – Pin codes for one-glance access PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE * Dark & Light Mode – Choose the theme that suits your style * Custom Icons – Personalize with recognizable brand icons * Flexible Layout – List view, grid view, or favorites WORKS WITH ALL MAJOR SERVICES * Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Apple, Instagram, Twitter/X, Amazon, Coinbase, Discord, GitHub, Dropbox, LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok, Reddit, Steam, Epic Games, Nvidia, PayPal, Binance, Kraken, Shopify, WordPress, and thousands more * Perfect as your Authenticator App for Google * Perfect as your Authenticator App for Microsoft * Perfect as your Authenticator App for Facebook * Perfect as your Authenticator App for Instagram * Perfect as your Authenticator App for Crypto & Banking WHY CHOOSE AUTHENTICATOR APP? * Free to use with premium features * No account or phone number required * No ads in the core experience * Works completely offline * Regular updates and improvements * Designed for privacy – your data stays yours YOUR ACCOUNTS DESERVE PROTECTION Download Authenticator App Add 2FA now Secure every login Stay protected ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage auto-renewal in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/centillion-policy/home EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cherrypic.in

Features
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**Cherrypic.in – Your All-in-One Curation App** Cherrypic.in is a modern all-in-one curation app for capturing, organizing, connecting, and revisiting everything that matters to you. Save articles, videos, tools, documents, references, ideas, files, images, and even real-world objects in one organized workspace. Add context, create tasks, build habits, track progress, and turn everything you collect into a personal library that stays easy to search, explore, and use. Instead of letting bookmarks, notes, tasks, inspiration, and useful information disappear across different apps, Cherrypic brings them together in one structured system. With smart classification, custom tags, collections, highlights, files, logs, backlinks, indicators, type-aware dashboards, tasks, habits, object capture, and AI-assisted organization, Cherrypic.in helps transform scattered information into an organized digital library built around you. **Key Features** • Save articles, videos, websites, tools, documents, ideas, and references • Capture and organize real-world objects and things you want to remember • Add notes, context, metadata, and useful details to anything you save • Organize content using types, tags, collections, and custom properties • Highlight important passages, ideas, and details • Create and manage tasks alongside the things they relate to • Build and track habits in the same personal workspace • Track progress for articles, videos, audio, courses, and other content • Discover relationships between saved items with backlinks • Attach files, PDFs, images, and supporting references • Maintain logs and activity related to your saved items • Use indicators and dashboards to understand your library at a glance • Let AI suggest tags, collections, classifications, and useful metadata • Filter, group, search, and sort your library your way • Build a personal knowledge base that becomes more useful over time Whether you're collecting research, saving inspiration, organizing tools, tracking media, managing tasks, building habits, cataloging objects, or creating your personal knowledge base, Cherrypic.in gives everything you care about one place to grow. **Subscription Information** Cherrypic.in is a subscription-only app. Monthly and annual subscription plans are available. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period. Cherrypic.in does not offer a free plan. There are no separate in-app purchases or individually paid content within the app. Access to Cherrypic.in's features is included with your active subscription.

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
Cherrypic.in4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cherrypic.in at every 5 days against Authenticator's every 3 weeks. Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Cherrypic.in sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, Cherrypic.in every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Authenticator versus Cherrypic.in: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorCherrypic.in
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (181 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings181 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArpit KakadiyaNOMAD PRODUCTS LLP

Bugs and requests

Authenticator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lifetime purchase option not working
  • Subscription issue after lifetime purchase
  • Lifetime offer not working

Requested features

1 request
  • Generate QR code for existing accounts

Cherrypic.in

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Cherrypic.in

Subscriptions2
  • Cherrypic.in Membership$5.991 Month
  • Cherrypic.in Annual Plan$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cherrypic.in free?
Cherrypic.in is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Authenticator or Cherrypic.in have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor Cherrypic.in shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Cherrypic.in?
Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cherrypic.in every 5 days. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on November 9, 2026 and Cherrypic.in on November 10, 2026.

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