# Screen recorder vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screen recorder at none against Authenticator App's 2. Screen recorder also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 24). Authenticator App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Screen recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Screen recorder against 4.5 for Authenticator App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen recorder has 142 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen recorder | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-edit-screenora/id6748602359/reviews) | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-totp/id6751783318/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [莹 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826158288) | [DAMOI SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844628066) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-edit-screenora/id6748602359)

Record your screen in high quality and edit videos with professional tools. This app also provides robust file management capabilities, consolidating essential functions into a single, user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** High-quality screen recording, Pro video editing tools, File management, All-in-one functionality, Simple and powerful interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone not working consistently
- Playback issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to record audio
- More customization options
- Improved privacy controls


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-totp/id6751783318)

This app generates secure one-time passwords for your online accounts, offering an extra layer of protection for email, social media, banking, and work platforms. It supports TOTP and HOTP standards, allows easy account setup via QR code or manual entry, and ensures your data stays private and encrypted on your device.

**Highlights:** TOTP & HOTP code generation, QR code scanning for setup, Secure on-device storage, Offline code generation, Optional password management, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Authenticator Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Authenticator Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen recorder free?

Screen recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen recorder or Authenticator App?

Screen recorder and Authenticator App are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 142 and 24 ratings respectively.

### Do Screen recorder or Authenticator App have ads?

Screen recorder shows ads; Authenticator App does not.

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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.*