MapUs vs Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | MapUs | Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (44 ratings) — better | 4.5 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anne Lage | Timon Scherzinger |
Customer experience
MapUs
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In-app purchases
MapUs
- mapusAnnWeekly$7.997 Days
- MapUs - Phone Tracker Location3 Days trial$8.997 Days
Authenticator
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly$17.991 Month
- Yearly$49.991 Year
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