Comparison

MapUs vs Authenticator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MapUs

Easily share your live location with trusted contacts using secure, time-limited links. This app simplifies meeting up, checking on loved ones, and coordinating group travel without constant texting. Enjoy peace of mind with full control over your location visibility.

Highlights
  • Instantly locate phones via verified number
  • Share real-time, time-limited location links
  • Create trusted family/friend networks
  • Smart tracking tools for peace of mind
  • Full control over location visibility
  • Ad-free interface with priority support
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Tired of long message threads just to meet up with friends or check in with someone you care about? This smart tracker app gives you a faster, cleaner way to share locations, track phones, and stay connected — using only a verified number. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to simplify coordination. Whether you're meeting someone downtown, checking if a friend made it home safely, or keeping track of group travel, this app makes it all easier. No need for constant texting — just open the app, share your live location with a secure link, and you’re done. Privacy stays in your hands. You choose who sees your location, when, and for how long. Once the session ends, your data is no longer visible — simple and safe. It’s also great for families. Parents can use the built-in tools to check in on kids without constant phone calls. Friends can use it to find each other at festivals, road trips, or nights out. Key features: -Instantly locate any phone using a verified number. -Share your location in real-time via private, time-limited links. -Create trusted networks with friends or family. -Use smart tracking tools for peace of mind. -Get full control over your location visibility. Get full access, Week Package: —Unlimited location tracking without delays. —Faster updates for more accurate positioning. —Manage multiple connections and large groups. —Advanced privacy and parental control settings. —Clean, ad-free interface with priority support. Plan come with a 3-day trial period. Your iTunes account will be billed once the purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions will renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal options in your Account Settings. Privacy and Support: Explore our privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mapus-phone-tracker-location/privacy-policy Click to review our Terms of Use and understand how we protect your data: https://sites.google.com/view/mapus-phone-tracker-location/terms-conditions Get in touch with our support service: a.lage@lagelab02.digital Less waiting, more knowing — download the app now.

About

Authenticator

Securely manage your two-factor authentication tokens and passwords in one place. This app offers offline code generation and a private in-app browser. Free users can manage existing codes and passwords, while premium subscribers gain unlimited creation and secure browsing.

Highlights
  • Organize 2FA tokens and passwords
  • Offline code generation
  • Built-in secure browser
  • Manage existing codes and passwords (free)
  • Unlimited code/password creation (premium)
  • Face ID access
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Auth Master – Secure 2FA & Password Management Effortlessly organize and protect your two‑factor authentication tokens and passwords all in one place. Auth Master keeps your sensitive data safe on your iPhone — no network needed for codes, plus a built‑in secure browser for private browsing on the go. Free Features: – View, edit, rename, and delete your existing 2FA codes – View, edit, rename, and delete your stored passwords – Access full Settings suite: 1. Rate the app 2. Share Auth Master with friends 3. Contact us via email 4. View Privacy Policy & Terms of Use 5. Restore purchases 6. Set or change your app passcode 7. Enable Face ID for instant access Premium Features (subscription required): – Add and create unlimited 2FA codes (via QR‑scan or manual Secret Key entry) – Save and generate unlimited passwords – Browse securely with our in‑app encrypted browser (no history saved) Subscription Plans: – Weekly: $4.99 – Monthly: $17.99 – Annual: $49.99 Adding and creating 2FA codes, adding passwords, and secure browsing require an active subscription. Viewing, editing, and deleting existing codes and passwords and all Settings features are always free. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation. Subscriptions auto‑renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your iTunes Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-for-2FA-Authenticator-07-22 Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/2FA-Authenticator-Terms-of-Use-07-22

Screenshots

MapUs4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Authenticator at 14.0 against MapUs's 17. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MapUs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MapUs against 4.5 for Authenticator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 25 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MapUs versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapUsAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (44 ratings) — better4.5 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44 — better25
Update frequencyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS1714.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnne LageTimon Scherzinger

Customer experience

MapUs

All ratings44 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral11.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Authenticator

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MapUs

Subscriptions2
  • mapusAnnWeekly$7.997 Days
  • MapUs - Phone Tracker Location3 Days trial$8.997 Days
3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MapUs free?
MapUs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapUs or Authenticator?
MapUs is rated higher. MapUs averages 4.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.
Do MapUs or Authenticator have ads?
Both MapUs and Authenticator show ads.

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