# SMS vs Authenticators App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticators App at none against SMS's 6. Authenticators App also leads on device support (4 vs 2). SMS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Authenticators App asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS | Authenticators App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Guangdong Yuetan Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763191669) | [Murat Cetin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806868353) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-token/id6749045242)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 充值$0.1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| 充值$0.5 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 充值$1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值$5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 充值$10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 充值$100 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Authenticators App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticators-app/id6809236317)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS free?

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

### Is Authenticators App free?

Authenticators App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SMS or Authenticators App have ads?

Neither SMS nor Authenticators App shows ads.

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