Comparison

Authenticator vs PDF Editor

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

PDF Editor

Easily create, edit, and manage PDF files. Convert images to PDFs, merge or split documents, add annotations, and secure your files with passwords. Cloud support allows for convenient access and sharing anywhere.

Highlights
  • Create PDFs from images/text
  • Edit and annotate PDFs
  • Merge, split, and organize files
  • Add password protection
  • Cloud import/export
  • Scan documents
Features
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PDF Creature is a fast and easy tool for creating, editing, and managing PDF files. Convert images or text into PDFs, merge or split documents, add annotations, and protect your files with passwords. With cloud support and a simple interface, PDF Creature helps you handle PDFs anywhere, anytime. Key Features: -Create PDFs from images or text -Edit and annotate PDFs -Merge, split, and organize files -Add password protection -Import and share via cloud services Download PDF Creature and take control of your documents. Subscription Information: - Payment. Charges apply to your iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. - Auto-Renewal. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Renewal Charges. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, based on the selected plan. - Manage Your Subscription. Go to your Account Settings after purchase to handle auto-renewal and other preferences. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-08-27-92 Terms Of Use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-of-Use-08-27-5

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Editor at none against Authenticator's shown. PDF Editor also leads on ratings volume (448 vs 25). Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 Authenticator against 4.6 for PDF Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 448 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update weekly, PDF Editor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Authenticator versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorPDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (25 ratings)4.6 (448 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25448 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimon ScherzingerSOLVEIT sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Authenticator

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

PDF Editor

All ratings448 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator

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

PDF Editor

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator or PDF Editor?
PDF Editor is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.6 from 448 ratings.
Do Authenticator or PDF Editor have ads?
Authenticator shows ads; PDF Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or PDF Editor?
Authenticator ships an update weekly, and PDF Editor every 10 days. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on October 8, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 11, 2026.

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