# Authenticator vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Editor at every 9 days against Authenticator's every 5 months. PDF Editor also leads on ratings volume (441 vs 61). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Authenticator against 4.6 for PDF Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 441 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, PDF Editor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-mfa/id6748400576/reviews) | **[4.6 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-converter-and-viewer/id6751268483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **441** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEDUSHKA DEVELOPMENT - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895610448) | [SOLVEIT sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643528144) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-mfa/id6748400576)

This app provides two-factor authentication to secure your online accounts. It generates time-based one-time passwords for various services, offering features like cloud backup, biometric protection, and offline code generation. Protect your digital life with this reliable and user-friendly security solution.

**Highlights:** Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Secure cloud backup and sync, Biometric and PIN protection, QR code scanner for setup, Offline code generation, Support for multiple accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-converter-and-viewer/id6751268483)

Easily create, edit, and manage PDF files. Convert images to PDFs, merge or split documents, add annotations, and secure your files with passwords. Cloud support allows for convenient access and sharing anywhere.

**Highlights:** Create PDFs from images/text, Edit and annotate PDFs, Merge, split, and organize files, Add password protection, Cloud import/export, Scan documents

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator or PDF Editor?

PDF Editor is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.6 from 441 ratings.

### Do Authenticator or PDF Editor have ads?

Neither Authenticator nor PDF Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator or PDF Editor?

Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, and PDF Editor every 9 days. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on September 18, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 24, 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.*