# Authenticator vs Remote for Roku

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | Remote for Roku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-auth/id6749149708/reviews) | **[4.7 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-roku-tv-control/id6749854437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **362** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 73 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timon Scherzinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895022963) | [Ihor Bilous](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833228051) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-auth/id6749149708)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Remote for Roku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-roku-tv-control/id6749854437)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV remote control in one app | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV remote control in one app | $9.99 | per year |
| TV remote control in one app | $9.99 | per year |
| TV remote control in one app | $14.99 | per year |
| TV remote control in one app | $19.99 | per year |
| TV remote control in one app | $19.99 | per year |
| TV remote control in one app | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*