# Mic vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App at 5.0 against Mic's 4.1. Authenticator App also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 1). Mic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mic has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mic ships an update every 3 months, Authenticator App every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mic | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic-phone-as-microphone/id6753771783/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-safe-2fa/id6753803401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD ATAHER ALI EMON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688020970) | [4ingens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661356024) |

## What reviewers say

### Mic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic-phone-as-microphone/id6753771783)

Transform your phone into a live Bluetooth microphone. Stream your voice in real-time to any speaker, with options for echo, reverb, and studio effects. Ideal for karaoke, parties, or making announcements.

**Highlights:** Live Bluetooth microphone, AirPlay and Bluetooth speaker support, Real-time audio streaming, Voice effects (echo, reverb), Karaoke and party use, Simple setup

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-safe-2fa/id6753803401)

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication. Generate and store one-time passwords (OTP) by scanning QR codes or manual entry. Offers cloud backup, biometric security, and a password manager for enhanced protection.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (2FA), Generate OTP codes (TOTP/HOTP), Cloud backup and sync, Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID), Password manager, Apple Watch and widgets support, Import from Google Authenticator

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Plan | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mic free?

Mic 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, Mic or Authenticator App?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Mic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mic or Authenticator App have ads?

Authenticator App shows ads; Mic does not.

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

Mic ships an update every 3 months, and Authenticator App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mic was updated on October 30, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 30, 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.*