Comparison

Authenticator vs Universal TV Remote 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

Universal TV Remote App.

Control your smart TV directly from your smartphone. This app offers a unified remote experience, replacing multiple physical remotes for seamless home entertainment management. Enjoy intuitive navigation and quick setup.

Highlights
  • Full TV control (power, volume, channels)
  • Smart TV compatibility
  • Wi-Fi pairing
  • Touchpad and keyboard navigation
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Simplify your home entertainment with a powerful universal remote app. Replace multiple remotes and manage your TV directly from your phone for smooth, hassle-free control. Key Features (Subscription Required): – Full control of power, volume, channels, and inputs – Works with most smart TVs – Quick setup and easy Wi-Fi pairing – Touchpad and keyboard support for fast navigation – Clean, intuitive interface for effortless use Subscription Details: – Annual Plan: $9.99/year Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jtv4sQD5wtq-lAjJIEYxiewUuZYEb8pJZj5Rd2wzySs/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qcGSNoeIKmkP50J0WAJUmsC_fVNq8iAWVOfWyZGjzRc/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
Universal TV Remote App.3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator at free with in-app purchases against Universal TV Remote App.'s subscription. Authenticator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Universal TV Remote App.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (292 vs 25). On price, rating, 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 Universal TV Remote App. sells 6 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Authenticator against 4.5 for Universal TV Remote App.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote App. has 292 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update weekly, Universal TV Remote App. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Authenticator versus Universal TV Remote App.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorUniversal TV Remote App.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (25 ratings)4.5 (292 ratings)
Positive reviews—18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings25292 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimon ScherzingerAnasatsiia Kruhlova

Customer experience

Authenticator

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

Universal TV Remote App.

All ratings292 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator

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

Universal TV Remote App.

Subscriptions6
  • Universal Remote – Smart TV$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote – Smart TV2 variants$9.991 Year
  • Universal Remote – Smart TV$14.991 Year
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  • Universal Remote – Smart TV$19.991 Year
  • Universal Remote – Smart TV$24.991 Year
  • Universal Remote – Smart TV$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote App. free?
Universal TV Remote App. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Universal TV Remote App.?
Authenticator and Universal TV Remote App. are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 25 and 292 ratings respectively.
Do Authenticator or Universal TV Remote App. have ads?
Authenticator shows ads; Universal TV Remote App. does not.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Universal TV Remote App.?
Authenticator ships an update weekly, and Universal TV Remote App. every 3 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on October 8, 2026 and Universal TV Remote App. on October 11, 2026.

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