# Authenticator vs Nova Phone Cleaner

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 5.0 against Nova Phone Cleaner's 2.0. Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). Nova Phone Cleaner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Nova Phone Cleaner sells 3 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator ships an update weekly, Nova Phone Cleaner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | Nova Phone Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-authy-and-mfa/id6744403699/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-phone-cleaner/id6752420339/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rizki ARDYANSAH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829948751) | [DESNA-S-LTD TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853845994) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Nova Phone Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-phone-cleaner/id6752420339)

Streamline your device with tools for storage management, content organization, and privacy protection. Effortlessly reclaim space, secure private media, and test your internet connection. Designed for simplicity and everyday use.

**Highlights:** Intelligent media cleaning, Duplicate contact management, Photo compression, Secure Secret Folder for photos/videos, Network speed test, Clean and simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Device Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Device Quarterly | $59.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is Nova Phone Cleaner free?

Nova Phone Cleaner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Nova Phone Cleaner?

Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Nova Phone Cleaner averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Authenticator or Nova Phone Cleaner have ads?

Neither Authenticator nor Nova Phone Cleaner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Nova Phone Cleaner?

Authenticator ships an update weekly, and Nova Phone Cleaner every 2 days. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nova Phone Cleaner on October 28, 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.*