# Temp Number Now vs Authenticator App 2FA Secure

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App 2FA Secure at 5.0 against Temp Number Now's 3.5. Temp Number Now's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temp Number Now sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Authenticator App 2FA Secure sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator App 2FA Secure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temp Number Now has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Temp Number Now ships an update fortnightly, Authenticator App 2FA Secure weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temp Number Now | Authenticator App 2FA Secure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-number-now-receive-sms/id6749545709/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-secure/id6754811170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maiya Shrestha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831035208) | [My Thu Nguyen Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838373822) |

## What reviewers say

### Temp Number Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-number-now-receive-sms/id6749545709)

Get temporary, disposable phone numbers for SMS verification without revealing your real number. Protect your privacy and avoid spam by using a virtual number for online sign-ups and account verifications. Receive verification codes instantly in a secure inbox.

**Highlights:** Free disposable phone numbers, Receive instant SMS codes, No registration required, Wide country coverage, Privacy protection, Versatile online service use

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove_ads_permanently | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 tempnumber credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| You will get 5 credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| tempnumbernow_10_dollar_credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| You will get 12 credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| tempnumbernow_20_dollar_credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| You will get 23 credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| You will get 50 credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| You will get 100 credits | $99.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator App 2FA Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-secure/id6754811170)

This app provides secure two-factor authentication for your online accounts. It generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for quick and safe logins, adding an extra layer of security against unauthorized access. Access your codes offline and manage them easily to simplify your login process.

**Highlights:** Secure 2FA code generation, Multi-platform compatibility, Offline access to codes, Easy account management, Fast OTP/TOTP generation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weeky Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yealy Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Temp Number Now free?

Temp Number Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator App 2FA Secure free?

Authenticator App 2FA Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Temp Number Now or Authenticator App 2FA Secure?

Authenticator App 2FA Secure is rated higher. Temp Number Now averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Authenticator App 2FA Secure averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Temp Number Now or Authenticator App 2FA Secure have ads?

Neither Temp Number Now nor Authenticator App 2FA Secure shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Temp Number Now or Authenticator App 2FA Secure?

Temp Number Now ships an update fortnightly, and Authenticator App 2FA Secure weekly. Most recently, Temp Number Now was updated on October 12, 2026 and Authenticator App 2FA Secure on October 17, 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.*