# Authenticator* vs Notes Ai

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator* at 4.8 against Notes Ai's 3.9. Authenticator* also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator* sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Notes Ai 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, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 7 respectively.

Authenticator* ships an update fortnightly, Notes Ai every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator* | Notes Ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6748315527/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-ai-speech-to-notes/id6751940131/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arctec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571513981) | [乐乐 尚](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834230923) |

## 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 |


### Notes Ai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-ai-speech-to-notes/id6751940131)

Record, transcribe, and summarize conversations with AI. Get accurate transcripts, speaker labels, and concise bullet-point summaries. Ask AI questions about your recordings for quick insights and easily search through your notes.

**Highlights:** One-tap audio recording, Accurate transcripts with speaker identification, AI-powered summaries & highlights, Smart search with timestamp jumping, Ask AI questions about recordings, Unlimited recording time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Summarize Pro Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Summarize Pro week trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Summarize Pro Year | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator* free?

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

### Is Notes Ai free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator* or Notes Ai?

Authenticator* is rated higher. Authenticator* averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Notes Ai averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Authenticator* or Notes Ai have ads?

Neither Authenticator* nor Notes Ai shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator* or Notes Ai?

Authenticator* ships an update fortnightly, and Notes Ai every 2 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator* was updated on September 18, 2026 and Notes Ai on June 1, 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.*