# RemoteX vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator at free with in-app purchases against RemoteX's subscription. Authenticator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). RemoteX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (115 vs 25). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RemoteX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115 and 25 respectively.

RemoteX ships an update every 6 weeks, Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteX | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotex-tv-remote-control/id6740772174/reviews) | **[4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-auth/id6749149708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 119 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sydney Cooper](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785837073) | [Timon Scherzinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895022963) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoteX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotex-tv-remote-control/id6740772174)

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote and entertainment hub. Control volume, channels, and streaming apps with intuitive gestures. Discover movie news and trailers, and launch your favorite platforms instantly.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Volume and channel adjustment, Streaming app navigation, Movie news and trailers, One-tap app launching, Minimalist interface, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoteX PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| RemoteX PRO (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-auth/id6749149708)

Securely manage your two-factor authentication tokens and passwords in one place. This app offers offline code generation and a private in-app browser. Free users can manage existing codes and passwords, while premium subscribers gain unlimited creation and secure browsing.

**Highlights:** Organize 2FA tokens and passwords, Offline code generation, Built-in secure browser, Manage existing codes and passwords (free), Unlimited code/password creation (premium), Face ID access

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteX free?

RemoteX 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, RemoteX or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. RemoteX averages 4.2 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.

### Do RemoteX or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; RemoteX does not.

### Which is updated more often, RemoteX or Authenticator?

RemoteX ships an update every 6 weeks, and Authenticator weekly. Most recently, RemoteX was updated on October 15, 2026 and Authenticator on October 8, 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.*