# Authenticator App⋅ vs Cleanora

The clearest difference is rating: Cleanora at 5.0 against Authenticator App⋅'s 3.5. Cleanora also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). Authenticator App⋅'s advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App⋅ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Cleanora asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cleanora holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App⋅ has 153 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator App⋅ ships an update every 3 weeks, Cleanora every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App⋅ | Cleanora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6742173130/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanora-phone-cleaner/id6798147404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ByteSpeed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724157365) | [VisonMix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887506426) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App⋅

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6742173130)

Securely manage all your passwords in an encrypted vault and enhance account protection with dual-encrypted two-factor authentication codes. Generate strong passwords, sync across devices, and set up accounts quickly with QR codes.

**Highlights:** Encrypted password storage, Smart password generator, Dual-encrypted 2FA, Fast QR code setup, Secure iCloud backup and sync, Import/export QR codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP - 3 Days Free | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP - 3 Days Free | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP | $49.99 | one-time |


### Cleanora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanora-phone-cleaner/id6798147404)

This app helps you declutter your photo library by identifying and suggesting the removal of duplicate, similar, and large media files. It provides insights into your device's storage usage, making it easier to manage your phone's space.

**Highlights:** Smart cleanup suggestions, Duplicate and similar photo detection, Category-based media browsing, Storage insights and statistics, Large media finder, Review before deleting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App⋅ free?

Authenticator App⋅ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cleanora free?

Cleanora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App⋅ or Cleanora?

Cleanora is rated higher. Authenticator App⋅ averages 3.5 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Cleanora averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Authenticator App⋅ and Cleanora show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App⋅ or Cleanora?

Authenticator App⋅ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cleanora every 11 days. Most recently, Authenticator App⋅ was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cleanora on October 9, 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.*