Comparison

Authenticator App vs Shopping By Shop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Authenticator App

This app provides secure and effortless two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) by generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for online accounts. It offers encrypted backup, cloud sync, and QR code integration for easy setup and cross-device access, serving as a reliable alternative to other authenticator apps.

Highlights
  • Secure 2FA/MFA code generation
  • Encrypted backup and cloud sync
  • QR code integration for easy setup
  • Cross-device compatibility
  • Fast and consistent performance
Features
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Authenticator is an advanced authentication app built to provide secure and effortless two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your online accounts. It enhances your digital security by generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) and OTP codes for any platform that supports 2FA. Designed as a reliable alternative to Google Authenticator, this app ensures strong protection for your personal and professional accounts. Whether you’re securing email, managing social media logins, accessing cryptocurrency exchanges, or logging into work platforms that require two-factor authentication, Authenticator keeps your credentials safe and easily accessible. It supports popular services like Google, Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft, Binance, and many others. Key Features: Secure Authentication: Create and manage your 2FA and TOTP codes compatible with thousands of online platforms. Fast and Consistent Performance: Quickly retrieve authentication codes, even when switching between multiple accounts. Encrypted Backup & Cloud Sync: Protect your auth data with end-to-end encryption and synchronize it seamlessly across all your iOS devices. QR Code Integration: Add new authenticator entries instantly by scanning QR codes with your device’s camera. Cross-Device Compatibility: Enjoy full synchronization and access to your MFA and TOTP codes on multiple devices. Download Authenticator now to strengthen your online security with simple, reliable, and powerful multi-factor authentication (MFA). Your trusted all-in-one auth solution — fast, secure, and always in sync. https://www.sanmobile.co/terms.html https://www.sanmobile.co/privacy.html

About

Shopping By Shop

Features
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Shopping By Shop helps you plan your shopping trip by organising items by the shop you’re visiting. Instead of one long list, you can create sections for each shop and see exactly what you need, where you need it. Add your regular shops once, reuse them whenever you like, and tick items off as you go. The app stays out of your way and does exactly what it says — no accounts, no subscriptions, no clutter. Features - Organise your shopping by shop - Add and reuse your regular shops - Tick items off as you shop - Hide or show completed items - Clear items or reset your list at any time - Clean, calm design focused on usability - Works completely offline

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
Shopping By Shop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shopping By Shop at none against Authenticator App's 8. Shopping By Shop also leads on ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Shopping By Shop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Authenticator App versus Shopping By Shop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppShopping By Shop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAN MOBILECATHERINE O'NEILL

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions8
  • Authenticator 2FA Weekly Basic3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Autenticador 2FA Weekly Pre3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Authentication 2FA Weekly Plus3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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  • FreeOTP Authenticator Weekly Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • MFA Authenticator Monthly Basic$29.991 Month
  • Yearly Pre Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Plus Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$59.991 Year
None

Shopping By Shop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shopping By Shop free?
Shopping By Shop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authenticator App or Shopping By Shop have ads?
Authenticator App shows ads; Shopping By Shop does not.

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