# Authenticator* vs AI Note Taker

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator* at 4.8 against AI Note Taker's 4.3. Authenticator* also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). AI Note Taker's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 10). 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 $4.99 per 7 days and AI Note Taker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator* holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Note Taker has 58 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator* ships an update fortnightly, AI Note Taker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator* | AI Note Taker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6748315527/reviews)** | [4.3 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-audio-to-text/id6749573951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **58** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arctec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571513981) | [Janis Berzins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844307915) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6748315527)

This app generates secure two-factor authentication codes for your online accounts. It offers end-to-end encryption, biometric locking, and seamless iCloud backup. Access codes instantly via widgets or Apple Watch, even offline.

**Highlights:** Secure 2FA/MFA code generation, End-to-end encryption, Face ID & PIN lock, iCloud sync & backup, Apple Watch & Home Screen widgets, Offline code generation, Unlimited account support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime PRO Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### AI Note Taker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-note-taker-audio-to-text/id6749573951)

Instantly convert spoken words into organized, searchable text. This intelligent audio companion transcribes meetings, lectures, and thoughts with high accuracy, offering summarization and easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Speech to text conversion, Intelligent summarization, Universal language support, One-tap sharing, Real-time processing, Adaptive learning for voice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Note Taker Weekly Sale | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker Monthly | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator* free?

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

### Is AI Note Taker free?

AI Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator* or AI Note Taker?

Authenticator* is rated higher. Authenticator* averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while AI Note Taker averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.

### Do Authenticator* or AI Note Taker have ads?

Neither Authenticator* nor AI Note Taker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator* or AI Note Taker?

Authenticator* ships an update fortnightly, and AI Note Taker every 3 months. Most recently, Authenticator* was updated on September 18, 2026 and AI Note Taker on August 26, 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.*