# Authenticator vs Remote for Firestick

The clearest difference is ads: Remote for Firestick at none against Authenticator's shown. Remote for Firestick also leads on ratings volume (223 vs 26). Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Firestick sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Authenticator against 4.6 for Remote for Firestick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Firestick has 223 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator ships an update weekly, Remote for Firestick every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | Remote for Firestick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-auth/id6749149708/reviews) | **[4.6 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-firestick-fire-tv/id6751916959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **223** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timon Scherzinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895022963) | [Arsen Havryliuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857737776) |

## 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 Firestick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-firestick-fire-tv/id6751916959)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote control for your TV. Access favorite apps, manage volume and channels, and enjoy a simple, intuitive interface with a dark mode option.

**Highlights:** Smartphone to TV remote replacement, Media center for app access, Basic TV function support, Intuitive interface, Dark mode option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote control | $9.99 | per year |
| Remote control | $19.99 | per year |
| Remote control | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote for Firestick free?

Remote for Firestick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Remote for Firestick?

Remote for Firestick is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Remote for Firestick averages 4.6 from 223 ratings.

### Do Authenticator or Remote for Firestick have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; Remote for Firestick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Remote for Firestick?

Authenticator ships an update weekly, and Remote for Firestick every 5 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on October 28, 2026 and Remote for Firestick on October 30, 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.*