Comparison

Granted vs Authenticator for 2FA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Granted

Generate secure, one-time verification codes for your online accounts. This app offers a simple yet powerful way to enhance security with offline functionality, encrypted storage, and broad compatibility. It ensures accessibility for all users, including those with visual impairments.

Highlights
  • Generate one-time verification codes
  • QR code, link, or manual setup
  • Offline functionality
  • Encrypted storage
  • Password or biometric unlock
  • iCloud sync
  • Supports TOTP and HOTP
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Granted is a modern, secure and easy to use two-factor authentication (2FA) app. Get one-time verification codes for Google, Facebook, Dropbox, GitHub and numerous other services for extra security of your online accounts. SIMPLE, YET POWERFUL Set up accounts effortlessly with QR code, link or manual entry. Find them instantly with built-in or custom icons and folder organization. PRIVACY & SECURITY FIRST Works completely offline with encrypted storage, password or biometric unlock and secure backups. No trackers, no ads, no data collection. LIVES IN YOUR ECOSYSTEM Apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Use iCloud sync (optionally) to keep your accounts available across all your devices. BROADLY COMPATIBLE Support for time-based (TOTP) or counter-based (HOTP) code generation, custom algorithm (SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, MD5), code length and timing. UNMATCHED ACCESSIBILITY With best-in-class VoiceOver experience, even time-based codes are no longer a challenge for visually impaired users. Use Granted for free with all features available for up to 3 accounts. Unlock unlimited accounts with a one-time purchase at a price you choose, no subscription required. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/grantedapp/privacy

About

Authenticator for 2FA

Features
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Authenticator for 2FA is your fast, reliable, and privacy-focused solution for protecting online accounts. Instantly generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for all your logins, from email to banking to social media — no internet required. With simple setup, instant code generation, and offline security, you stay safe even if your network isn’t. Protect your accounts from hackers and take control of your digital security today. Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. Terms of use : https://harshbenhirpara.blogspot.com/2025/04/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy : https://harshbenhirpara.blogspot.com/2025/04/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Granted4 screens
Authenticator for 2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Granted at none against Authenticator for 2FA's shown. Authenticator for 2FA's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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. Granted sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Authenticator for 2FA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Granted versus Authenticator for 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrantedAuthenticator for 2FA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita OrlovHarshaben Hirpara

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Granted

One-time4
  • Granted∞$4.99
  • Granted∞ + Small tip$9.99
  • Granted∞ + Medium tip$14.99
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  • Granted∞ + Large tip$24.99
2 purchases

Authenticator for 2FA

Subscriptions2
  • Authenticator Week Plan$3.997 Days
  • Authenticator Year Plan$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Granted free?
Granted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator for 2FA free?
Authenticator for 2FA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Granted or Authenticator for 2FA have ads?
Authenticator for 2FA shows ads; Granted does not.

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