Comparison

Authenticator vs Authenticator App

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

Authenticator App

This app generates secure one-time passwords for your online accounts, offering an extra layer of protection for email, social media, banking, and work platforms. It supports TOTP and HOTP standards, allows easy account setup via QR code or manual entry, and ensures your data stays private and encrypted on your device.

Highlights
  • TOTP & HOTP code generation
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • Secure on-device storage
  • Offline code generation
  • Optional password management
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Authenticator App - 2FA Totp generates TOTP and HOTP codes to keep your online accounts safe and accessible only to you. Whether it’s email, social media, banking, or work platforms, you can easily add your accounts and instantly generate secure one-time passwords for login. Why Authenticator? - TOTP & HOTP support – Compatible with the most widely used two-factor authentication standards. - Easy account setup – Add accounts via QR code scanning or manual entry. - Secure storage – Your codes and secrets stay safe on your device. - Password management – Optionally store and organize account credentials privately. - Offline access – Generate login codes anytime, even without internet connection. - Privacy first – No data leaves your phone; everything is encrypted and under your control. With Authenticator, your accounts get an extra layer of protection—without the hassle. Add unlimited 2FA codes and passwords with premium subscription available in app. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ljeclBfPprtXQVCDYhXvcg5x_dbJoGUw5ezM_hQLP7I/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-0Tq04B2wZA02pNPzcp3V-48TDW9Zd7oNeDav-ScJk/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator App at none against Authenticator's shown. Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Authenticator App sells 2 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 4.5 for Authenticator App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 24 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Authenticator versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (25 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings)
Number of ratings25 — better24
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimon ScherzingerDAMOI SRL

Customer experience

Authenticator

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

Authenticator App

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator

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

Authenticator App

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Week Authenticator Unlimited3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Year Authenticator Unlimited3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Authenticator App?
Authenticator and Authenticator App are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 25 and 24 ratings respectively.
Do Authenticator or Authenticator App have ads?
Authenticator shows ads; Authenticator App does not.

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