# Authenticator vs AdBlock

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 4.5 against AdBlock's 3.8. Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (61 vs 9) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). AdBlock's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and AdBlock sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 61 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, AdBlock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | AdBlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-mfa/id6748400576/reviews)** | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock-pop-up-and-ad-blocker/id6758147217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEDUSHKA DEVELOPMENT - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895610448) | [Marko Stojanovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890497971) |

## 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 |


### AdBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock-pop-up-and-ad-blocker/id6758147217)

Enhance your web browsing by automatically blocking unwanted ads, pop-ups, and trackers. Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private online experience with customizable settings and simple controls.

**Highlights:** Automatic ad, banner, and pop-up blocking, Reduced tracking for enhanced privacy, Whitelist for specific websites, Customizable blocking settings, One-tap enable/disable control

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdBlock | $0.29 | per 7 days |
| Ad Blocker・AdBlock for Browser | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Ad Blocker・AdBlock for Browser | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Ad Blocker・Browser Protection | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AdBlock・Web Ad Blocker | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AdBlocker | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Ad Blocker for Browser | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pop Up | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Ad Blocker for Browser | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AdBlock・Browser Shield | $19.99 | per month |
| Ad Blocker・Web Cleaner | $29.99 | per month |
| Ad Blocker・Safe Browser | $39.99 | per year |
| AdBlock・Browser Guard | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is AdBlock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator or AdBlock?

Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while AdBlock averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Authenticator or AdBlock have ads?

Neither Authenticator nor AdBlock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator or AdBlock?

Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, and AdBlock fortnightly. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on October 22, 2026 and AdBlock on October 25, 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.*