Comparison

Authenticator vs Bird ID

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

Bird ID

Identify birds by their appearance or song with this smart utility. It provides detailed information on species, saves your discoveries, and turns any outing into a nature exploration.

Highlights
  • Instant recognition by photo
  • Voice recording and analysis
  • History of searches
  • Detailed bird dossiers
  • Species appearance description
  • Habitat and distribution maps
Features
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This smart app for all nature lovers that will turn your walk into a fascinating exploration. Using advanced technology, the app easily recognizes birds by their appearance and voice, providing detailed information about any species encountered. Key features: - Instant recognition by photo: Take a photo of a bird directly in the app or upload a photo from the gallery - Voice recording and analysis: Heard a song, but can’t see the bird itself? Activate the sound recording function. The app records the voice, analyzes the unique frequencies and rhythms, and then suggests species to which this song belongs. - History of your searches: All your previous searches, both photo and audio, are automatically saved in the History section. This allows you to easily return to results, track your finds and monitor your activity. - Detailed dossier for each bird: Get comprehensive information about a specific species: description of appearance, behavioral features, habitat, distribution map, food habits and lifestyle. Who is this app for: The perfect assistant for amateur and professional birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, tourists, parents with children and for anyone who wants to learn more about the birds in their city or while traveling. Available subscription plans are: - $5.99/Week (3 days trial) - $29.99/Year Subscription Details: 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 rene Privacy Policy: https://www.icloud.com/pages/0661vPfWbdciP2RoF5HEXlXOA#Blank Terms of Use: https://www.icloud.com/pages/011MWC0jjjdMVqSdGqqed1H1Q#Blank_2

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
Bird ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator at free with in-app purchases against Bird ID's subscription. Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Bird ID's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, 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 Bird ID sells 9 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

Bird ID holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 16 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update weekly, Bird ID every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Authenticator versus Bird ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorBird ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (25 ratings)4.8 (16 ratings) — better
Number of ratings25 — better16
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimon ScherzingerMyroslava Pavlyuk

Customer experience

Authenticator

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

Bird ID

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator

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

Bird ID

Subscriptions9
  • Scan the birds$4.997 Days
  • Scan the birds3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Scan the birds3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Scan the birds$9.991 Year
  • Scan the birds$14.991 Year
  • Scan the birds$19.991 Year
  • Scan the birds3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Scan the birds$29.991 Year
  • Scan the birds3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bird ID free?
Bird ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Bird ID?
Bird ID is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Bird ID averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Authenticator or Bird ID have ads?
Authenticator shows ads; Bird ID does not.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Bird ID?
Authenticator ships an update weekly, and Bird ID every 2 days. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on September 5, 2026 and Bird ID on August 13, 2026.

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