Comparison

Authenticator vs Remote for Roku

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

Head to head
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

About

Remote for Roku

Transform your phone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Navigate menus, change channels, control apps, and manage playback without a physical device. Connects easily over Wi-Fi for convenient control.

Highlights
  • Change channels and navigate menus
  • Launch and control apps
  • Adjust volume and playback
  • Connect over Wi-Fi
  • Alternative to physical remote
Features
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Turn your smartphone into a remote for TV! With our app, you can: - Change channels and navigate menus without a physical remote. - Launch and control apps - Adjust volume, pause, and rewind content. - Easily connect to your TV over Wi-Fi on the same network. - A great solution if you lost your remote, ran out of batteries, or just want convenient control from your phone. Subscription Details: - Annual Plan: $9.99/year with full access. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Disclaimer: This app is an independent, third-party tool created to improve your experience when controlling Roku devices. It is not an official product of Roku, Inc., and is neither affiliated with, endorsed, nor sponsored by Roku, Inc. All trademarks, service marks, and brand names referenced in this app belong to their respective owners and are used solely for identification purposes. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BDiFoHcCwRihmXB4Srv9dEs0ZcOevtebCBQzwksI5WY/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FmcJE-3Jqu8kre5GL-baxYXTl-_ejIBTX6N6kfUjPrc/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
Remote for Roku3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator at free with in-app purchases against Remote for Roku's subscription. Authenticator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Remote for Roku's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (362 vs 26). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote for Roku sells 7 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

Remote for Roku holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Roku has 362 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update weekly, Remote for Roku every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Authenticator versus Remote for Roku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorRemote for Roku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (26 ratings)4.7 (362 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26362 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimon ScherzingerIhor Bilous

Customer experience

Authenticator

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

Remote for Roku

All ratings303 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator

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

Remote for Roku

Subscriptions7
  • TV remote control in one app$4.997 Days
  • TV remote control in one app$9.991 Year
  • TV remote control in one app3 Days trial$9.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • TV remote control in one app$14.991 Year
  • TV remote control in one app$19.991 Year
  • TV remote control in one app3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • TV remote control in one app3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for Roku free?
Remote for Roku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Remote for Roku?
Remote for Roku is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Remote for Roku averages 4.7 from 362 ratings.
Do Authenticator or Remote for Roku have ads?
Authenticator shows ads; Remote for Roku does not.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Remote for Roku?
Authenticator ships an update weekly, and Remote for Roku every 5 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Remote for Roku on October 20, 2026.

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