# Authenticator App vs My Password Vault

The clearest difference is rating: My Password Vault at 5.0 against Authenticator App's 4.0. My Password Vault also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Authenticator App's advantage is ratings volume (123 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and My Password Vault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Password Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 123 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator App ships an update fortnightly, My Password Vault weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | My Password Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-mfa/id6749863577/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-password-vault/id6776333649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solid Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779157605) | [SKYFACE, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865822910) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-mfa/id6749863577)

Enhance your online security with time-sensitive codes for account access. This tool prevents unauthorized entry even if passwords are compromised. It's user-friendly, supports multiple accounts, and offers peace of mind for your sensitive information.

**Highlights:** Generates time-sensitive 2FA codes, Protects against unauthorized access, Supports multiple accounts, Easy setup via QR code or secret key, Available on Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac, Home Screen widget for quick access, Face ID protection for codes, iCloud synchronization for backup and restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |


### My Password Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-password-vault/id6776333649)

Securely manage your passwords with this local-first password manager. It offers AES-GCM-256 encryption, optional cloud sync, and built-in TOTP for two-factor authentication. A free tier is available with limitations, and a lifetime PRO option unlocks unlimited entries.

**Highlights:** Local-first password management, AES-GCM-256 encryption, Optional cloud sync, Built-in TOTP, Spreadsheet-simple vault, Cross-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Password Vault | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Is My Password Vault free?

My Password Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator App or My Password Vault?

My Password Vault is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while My Password Vault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Authenticator App or My Password Vault have ads?

Neither Authenticator App nor My Password Vault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or My Password Vault?

Authenticator App ships an update fortnightly, and My Password Vault weekly. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on September 19, 2026 and My Password Vault on September 10, 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.*