# Find Lost Device vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator App at none against Find Lost Device's shown. Find Lost Device's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 24). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Find Lost Device sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Find Lost Device against 4.5 for Authenticator App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find Lost Device has 121 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Find Lost Device | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-lost-device-ilocator/id6749324033/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-totp/id6751783318/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 24 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Belerom Wiiksintet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831755934) | [DAMOI SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844628066) |

## What reviewers say

### Find Lost Device

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-lost-device-ilocator/id6749324033)

Locate misplaced items with advanced tracking technology. This app provides real-time location data and distance estimation to help you find your valuables quickly and easily. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your important possessions are always within reach.

**Highlights:** Accurate location tracking, Real-time tracking, Distance estimation, Quick Bluetooth device search, Add devices to favorites, 3-day free trial

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Find Lost Device - iLocator | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Find Lost Device - iLocator | $12.99 | per 7 days |


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-totp/id6751783318)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Authenticator Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Authenticator Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Find Lost Device free?

Find Lost Device 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, Find Lost Device or Authenticator App?

Find Lost Device is rated higher. Find Lost Device averages 4.5 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Find Lost Device or Authenticator App have ads?

Find Lost Device shows ads; Authenticator App does not.

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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.*