# Authenticator App vs QoAuth

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QoAuth at none against Authenticator App's 4. QoAuth also leads on ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. QoAuth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Authenticator App ships an update every 3 weeks, QoAuth every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | QoAuth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6751569816/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krutagna Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712452317) | [卢瑜 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517806264) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6751569816)

This app helps you securely manage two-factor authentication (2FA) and one-time password (OTP) codes for all your accounts. It offers features like code preview, secure data backup and transfer, and a password vault for enhanced digital security.

**Highlights:** Manage 2FA and OTP codes, Preview upcoming authentication codes, Secure password vault, Backup and restore data, Quick device transfer, Simple and easy-to-use interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Offer Access | $29.99 | per year |


### QoAuth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qoauth/id6773035439)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Is QoAuth free?

QoAuth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Authenticator App or QoAuth have ads?

Authenticator App shows ads; QoAuth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator App or QoAuth?

Authenticator App ships an update every 3 weeks, and QoAuth every 3 months. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on November 5, 2026 and QoAuth on October 31, 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.*
